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Rise 178 the Official Weigh-ins and Press Conference
May 17, 2024
Jay Snoddon and Norio Yokoyama both made weight for the Super featherweight (-60kg) division. Norio Yokoyama from Japan's Phoenix Dojo, ranked No.12 in class, hit the scales at 59.6kg. Meanwhile, the Belfast boy Jay Snoddon weighed in at 59.95kg, representing N. Ireland's Prokick Gym.
![Jay Snoddon and Norio Yokoyama both weighed in under the Super Featherweight (-60kg) division limit. Norio Yokoyama from Japan's Phoenix Dojo, ranked 12th in RISE, weighed 59.6kg, while Jay Snoddon from Belfast's Prokick Gym came in at 59.95kg.](/imager/images/2024/Events/Tokyo/8105/Snoddon.Vs.Yokoyama_b5f956014b035797ba614f897e99d813.jpg)
Jay Snoddon and Norio Yokoyama both weighed in under the Super Featherweight (-60kg) division limit. Norio Yokoyama from Japan's Phoenix Dojo, ranked 12th in RISE, weighed 59.6kg, while Jay Snoddon from Belfast's Prokick Gym came in at 59.95kg.
Jay Snoddon is all set to rock Japan, the captivating 'Land of the Rising Sun.' Tomorrow night, on May 19th, he makes his international debut at the illustrious Korakuen Hall. Stepping into the ring to take on Norio Yokoyama in the thrilling Fight Game known as RISE. Get ready for an action-packed showdown following K1 rules - three rounds of intense combat, each lasting three minutes, with a potential extra round if the match ends in a draw.
RE-Watch the #RISE178 前日計量・記者会見 - Official Weight in and Press Conference Saturday 19th May 2024
HOW TO WATCH THE FIGHT LIVE
Yes, you read it right! Watch Belfast’s Jay Snoddon take on Norio Yokoyama the might of the Japanese, LIVE from Japan for free. Don’t miss a single punch or kick!
To view the fight LIVE -
Step 1.
Simply download the app ABEMA by clicking the link below:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/...
Step 2.
When downloaded to your devise type in the search bar, RISE
Step 3. View
Step 4. enjoy!
The show starts locally in Tokyo at 5:15pm - 9am UK time GMT Sunday 20th.
Jay fights 5th on the card averaging 20 mins per fight. Therefore, Jay possibly will fight approximately 10:20am Sunday morning UK time GMT 20th May.
' Land of the Rising Sun.' by facing Norio Yokoyama in the highly anticipated Extreme Fight Game called 'RISE'. The match will is under K1 rules, comprising three rounds, each lasting three minutes, it’s normal kickboxing rules the only differences are, fighters may strike with the knee, similar to Thai-Boxing only no clinching.