Rizin 29 Postponed from May 30 to June 13 to Accommodate Fan Attendance
Rizin Fighting Federation has once again shuffled its upcoming event schedule.
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“I have made the decision to postpone the event after consulting with the fighters, staff and organizers,” Sakakibara said. “Everyone was willing to adapt and put on the show for fans a month later.
“It has been nearly a year with reduced attendance, but the fans’ presence and support is what pushes the fighters to put on the best shows.”
Rizin 29 takes place at Maruzen Intech Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan and features four bouts in the opening round of the promotion’s bantamweight grand prix. The latest postponement comes after the organization rescheduled Rizin 28, slated for the Tokyo Dome on May 23, to June 13 due to a “state of emergency” in Japan. That move was also made in hopes of allowing more spectators into the venue, according to Sakakibara.
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