An open-weight fight at Rizin FF 8 is in jeopardy after Gabi Garcia came in 28 pounds over the 209-pound limit. Garcia (4-0) weighed in at 237 pounds today for her scheduled fight against 53-year-old retired professional wrestler Shinobu Kandori (4-1), who was 162.25. According to reports on social media, Kandori screamed at Garcia on the stage, then stormed off. Rizin FF 8 takes place Friday at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, near Tokyo. The event airs via online pay-per-view. Commentator Joe Ferraro said on Twitter that Rizin FF head Nobuyuki Sakakibara came on stage and said “Competition-wise, we cannot make this happen.” But so far, the bout has not officially been scrapped.
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