RIZIN announces heavyweight grand prix, debut opponent for Danny Sabatello

Danny Sabatello | Lucas Noonan, Bellator

RIZIN’s return to Tokyo Dome will include the first round of a heavyweight grand prix, the debut of Bellator veteran Danny Sabatello, and the return of former UFC title contender John Dodson.

The Japanese promotion revealed Wednesday the first six names that will be featured on the 8-men heavyweight tournament on May 4: Tsuyoshi Sudario, Shoma Shibisai, Mikio Ueda, Jose Augusto, Aleksandr Soldatkin and Marek Samociuk. The company has yet...