September’s return to Japan, UFC Fight Night 52, will feature some local talent, officials today announced. During a press conference in Tokoyo, some familiar names were announced the card (via MMAFighting.com ), which takes place Sept. 20 at Saitama Arena in Saitama, Japan. The event, which features a previously announced headliner between heavyweights Roy Nelson and Mark Hunt, is expected to stream on UFC Fight Pass. In flyweight action, Kyoji Horiguchi (13-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), a Japanese who’s picked up UFC wins over Dustin Pague and Darrell Montague to move his overall winning streak to seven fights, meets Chris Cariaso (17-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC), who looks to cement his contender status with a fourth straight UFC win
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UFC Fight Night 52 adds Kyoji Horiguchi, Takanori Gomi, Yoshihiro Akiyama, others – MMA Junkie