RIZIN Fighting Federation will host a press briefing at 5 p.m. Japan time on November 3 in Nagoya to announce upcoming bouts for its traditional New Year’s Eve card, MiddleEasy reported. The year-end event is booked for December 31 at the Vantelin Dome Nagoya, shifting locations from the Saitama Super Arena due to ongoing renovations.
The October 27 notice from the promotion leaves the exact venue of the upcoming press conference undisclosed. Organizers confirmed that the briefing and a preliminary talk event starting at 4 p.m. will offer free admission to the public without requiring advance applications. However, specific fighters appearing at the session and initial matchup announcements remain under wraps.
Fan Events and Deadlines
Alongside the free press briefing, RIZIN organized a paid evening fan meeting in Nagoya running from approximately 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Admission costs ¥10,000, which includes a boxed meal, a drink, talk sessions, and photo opportunities with participating fighters. Top-tier fan-club members can also secure a miniature New Year’s Eve poster.
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Applications for the evening fan gathering close at noon Japan time on October 29. Selection results will be announced around 5 p.m. that same day, with location details sent directly to successful applicants. Meanwhile, fan-club seating applications for the free press conference operate under a separate window closing at 11:59 p.m. on October 28.
Broader Context
Recent public callouts, such as Razhabali Shaidullaev’s challenge directed at Alexander Volkanovski, have circulated across MMA discussions, but the promotion’s notice does not tie any such matchups to the Nagoya year-end lineup. The upcoming November 3 briefing focuses purely on revealing the developing fight card for the Aichi Prefecture venue.
