Bruno Cappelozza Riding a streak of four straight knockout wins, Brazil’s Bruno Cappelozza has his eyes on what would be his biggest accomplishment yet. Cappelozza (7-3), who normally fights at light heavyweight, will be at heavyweight this week to take part in the Rizin Fighting Federation tournament at its two-night debut event at Saitama Super Arena near Tokyo. Cappelozza meets Teodoras Aukstuolis (7-2) in the tourney’s opening round. Given Cappelozza grew up watching PRIDE, which took place in Japan and called the Saitama Super Arena home, it could be an emotional moment for Cappelozza when he makes the walk on Tuesday for his opening-round fight. “This will be my first international fight,” Cappelozza told MMAjunkie. “I grew up on PRIDE
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With memories of PRIDE lingering, Bruno Cappelozza eyes Rizin tournament crown – MMA Junkie