Shinsho Anzai breaks down into tears discussing what UFC-Japan win means to him

SAITAMA, Japan – Shinsho Anzai spent two years away from the octagon and finally returned at UFC Fight Night 117.

Anzai (10-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) topped Luke Jumeau (12-4 MMA, 1-1 UFC) with a pair of 29-28 scores and a 30-27 thanks to solid work in the clinch and takedowns in front of his home-city fans.

For Anzai, it was a hard-fought victory that was a long time coming. And afterward, during an interview with MMAjunkie, he was overcome with emotion as he thought about the road back and what his wife said to him the night before his FXX-televised win at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.

“Last night – I’m newly married – and my wife told me …” Anzai said through an interpreter with tears in his eyes. “I was feeling really nervous looking in the mirror and she told me, ‘It’s going to be OK tomorrow. You’re going to have a great day tomorrow.'”

She was right.

To hear more from Anzai, watch the video above.

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