RIZIN 39

Notable RIZIN names Yusuke Yachi and Tsuyoshi Sudario were among the 14 names announced for RIZIN 39 on Wednesday. The new matchups are joining a card that take place on October 23rd at the Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A in Fukuoka, Japan. Yachi will have a tough challenge in his attempt to snap a losing streak. He is being paired up against South African lightweight talent Boyd Allen, who will be fighting in the promotion for the first time. Allen has a pro record that includes 16 wins through 21 appearances. He has fought numerous times in notable regional promotion EFC since 2012.

Directed by Nobuyuki Sakakibara, RIZIN 39 leans on a strong ensemble — Kleber Koike, Juntaro Ushiku, Tsuyoshi Kamiyama — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2022.