Rizin FF Announces 2019 Schedule; Rizin 15 Bouts Announced

Rizin Fighting Federation is back and ready for a rousing 2019 campaign, with the promotion intent on matching or even surpassing the record set in 2018 for the most events, starting with Rizin 15 in April.

Via press release, the organization announced their first event lineup of the year, starting in April and stretching to New Year’s Eve. Rizin founder Nobuyuki Sakakibara stated that the promotion will hold a minimum of six events, with the potential for two more depending on scheduling.

April 21: Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan

July 28: Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Aug. 18: Aichi Gymnasium, Nagoya, Japan

October: Osaka or Fukuoka, TBD

Dec. 29: Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Dec. 31:…