Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Valiev vs Day
Feb. 6, 2021
Stats & Records
3
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
3
Wins by Decision
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 247
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 542
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 5
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Japan
Age
34
Height
70.00
Weight
146.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 15, 2017
Reach
73.50
Leg reach
40.50
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2015
- Three wins by KO, two by submission (2 Guillotine)
- Three first round finishes
- Origin of nickname: “It was given to me by my friends and teammates when I was an amateur kickboxer because of my warrior mentality and lifestyle.”
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training when I was 13 because I love martial arts
What ranks and titles have you held? Destiny Promotions 135-pound kickboxing title
Do you have any heroes? My parents
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything; this goal is my main driving force and motivator.
What was your job before you started fighting? Taekwondo instructor
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Amateur Hawaii Kickboxing title at 145, amateur Hawaii MMA title at 135.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: 4th Degree Taekwondo black belt
Favorite grappling technique: The one that makes my opponent tap
Favorite Striking technique: Spinning stuff
