Ex-ozeki Baruto to make debut in mixed martial arts event

Ex-ozeki Baruto to make debut in mixed martial arts event

Former Estonia-born sumo ozeki Baruto, who has become a professional mixed martial artist, holds on Dec. 11, 2015, an image of his French opponent in the "Rizin" fighting event on Dec. 31 in Saitama near Tokyo. Baruto, whose real name is Kaido Hoovelson, said to reporters that he is getting stronger, displaying a confident attitude. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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