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Sakakibara reveals name for MMA promotion, but not Fedor Emelianenko's opponent

Sakakibara has revealed the name for his MMA promotion, but not Fedor Emelianenko's opponent. Here are details on the new promotion called Rizin FF.

During a press conference in Japan, former PRIDE boss Nobuyuki Sakakibara revealed details about his NYE plans, which involves a 3-day event for a promotion he calls Rizin Fighting Federation.

While the name of the organization has been revealed, Fedor Emelianenko's opponent wasn't. Earlier reports indicate that the heavyweight great will face the 1-0 Jaideep Singh, but the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.

The Last Emperor was in attendance during the presser, and will be headlining the event on December 31st.