We finally received confirmation that Andy Souwer was indeed out of his RIZIN 11 bout vs. Takanori Gomi.
Now facing Gomi will be a fellow UFC veteran in the form of Melvin Guillard.
Takanori Gomi vs. Melvin Guillard
Takanori Gomi (35-15, 1NC) returns to RIZIN not only looking to secure his first win in the organization but first win in well over four years – period.
After besting Isaac Vallie-Flagg in UFC 172’s Fight of the Night, Gomi closed out his UFC run with five-straight defeats.