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Minowaman, a legend among hardcore fight fans, is headed to the RIZIN Fighting Federation ring.
The 44-year-old, who has competed in well over 100 mixed martial arts bouts and many pro wrestling matches, will take on
jūryō-ranked sumo Tsuyoshi Sudario at RIZIN 26 inside the Saitama Super Arena on New Years Eve.
Considering the legend has fought just about everywhere else on earth, this debut in RIZIN ring, the biggest promotion in his native Japan, feels like a long time coming. But according to the man himself, the timing is perfect.
“I was actually hoping to get the opportunity to fight for RIZIN,” he told BJPENN.com ahead of his RIZIN 26 fight with Sudario. “I was thinking about it about a month before I got the offer so I think it was meant to be.