Two weeks ago, Kai Asakura vs. Topnoi was announced for RIZIN 11, but sadly, just a few days ago, it was confirmed that Asakura would not make it due to a knee injury. In his place steps Tadaaki Yamamoto.
The bout was announced late Monday.
Tadaaki Yamamoto vs. Topnoi Thanongsaklek
A mainstay amongst Japanese flyweights for the better part of a decade, Tadaaki Yamamoto (15-10-3) – better known as “Onibozu” – is set to make his RIZIN debut on short-notice later this month.