MMA Fighting.com reports that former TNA Knockout Lei’D Tapa is under consideration to take on Gabbi Garcia for the newly founded “Rizin” promotion. The promotion was founded by former PRIDE FC President Nobuyuki Sakakibara on New Year’s Eve.
While Tapa has never fought before professionally, she is currently training with UFC fighter Amanda Nunes.
Just finished conditioning with @bharris_100.
Also @leidtapa getting ready for her fight against @gabigarciaoficial pic.twitter.com/Ie6NYTSspW— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) October 22, 2015
This event will also feature the return of MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko.
The event will be aired on Spike TV.
