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RIZINRizin 2 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Opening Round
Bantamweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Erson Yamamoto
JapanErson Yamamoto
“Badman”
6-8-0
RESULT

Erson Yamamoto def. Kizaemon Saiga (Decision)

Split Decision · Round 2 · 5:00
Kizaemon Saiga
JapanKizaemon Saiga
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Erson Yamamoto defeated Kizaemon Saiga by Split Decision in round 2 (5:00) in the Bantamweight bout of Rizin 2 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Opening Round, held Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Erson Yamamoto vs Kizaemon Saiga?

Erson Yamamoto defeated Kizaemon Saiga by Split Decision in round 2 (5:00) in the Bantamweight bout of Rizin 2 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Opening Round, held Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Referee
Tomoki Matsumiya
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Win probability

Erson Yamamoto 50%50% Kizaemon Saiga

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

6-8-0
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Win Streak
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29
Age
37
5'7"
170 cm
Height
5'6"
168 cm
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Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
Japan
Nationality
Japan

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