Shane Carwin has a new home.
The former interim UFC heavyweight champion has signed with Rizin FF, promotion officials announced at a press conference on Thursday morning.
Carwin will also take part in the Japan-based organization’s open-weight Grand Prix tournament, which kicked off with the opening round last month at Rizin FF 2. He has received a wild card and is the eighth man in the tournament. His opponent in the second round has yet to be determined.
Carwin committed to a return to mixed martial arts in September after months of hints prior to his official announcement.