Japanese promotion Rizin FF has announced its tournament lineup for their lightweight grand prix, with perennial Bellator lightweight contender Patricky Freire set to feature. A press release from Rizin FF officials confirmed the eight participants in the upcoming tournament, which kicks off at Rizin FF 19 on October 12. The eight-man lightweight tournament field includes: Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (21-8 MMA, 0-0 Rizin) Johnny Case (26-6 MMA, 2-0 Rizin) Luiz Gustavo (9-1 MMA, 1-1 Rizin) Tatsuya Kawajiri (37-13 MMA, 2-3 Rizin) Tofiq Musaev (15-3 MMA, 2-0 Rizin) Roberto de Souza (9-0 MMA, 2-0 Rizin) Damien Brown (19-12 MMA, 2-0 Rizin) Hiroto Uesako (16-7 MMA, 1-0 Rizin) The quarter-finals are set to take place on the Rizin FF 19 card, with a draw to determine the matchups set to take place next week
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Bellator star Patricky Pitbull named in Rizin FF’s lightweight grand prix lineup – MMA Junkie