When and why did you start training for fighting? I started Judo when I was in 2nd grade of preliminary school, and I started to train kickboxing when I was a high school student and saw martial arts on TV.

What ranks and titles have you held?  Pancrase Welterweight Champion

Do you have any heroes? No

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? UFC is the best and largest organization in the world, which will give me a chance to become the world’s best fighter.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting?  Bouncer at club 

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?  Judo National High School Champion (2009)

Specific accomplishments in pro competition?  J-NETWORK Kickboxing Light heavyweight Champion,  Pancrase Welterweight Champion

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in judo

Favorite grappling technique: Judo Throw

Favorite Striking technique: All the punches

• Pro since 2016

• Four wins by KO

• Three first round finishes

• Coming off TKO2 over WEC veteran Hiromitsu Miura in July 2017