About
Pioneer in kickboxing for heavyweight fighters in K-1, a division in which he won Japan Grand Prix Championships in 1997 and 1998. As a MMA fighter, he never achieved much success with a 1-8-1 total record.
Before Fame
He made his debut in kickboxing well before MMA in 1990 and was victorious over Don Nakaya Nielsen in his first match. He was defeated in his first MMA fight in 2000 by Mark Coleman.
Trivia
He also competed in a professional karate fight in 1991 and was victorious over Willie Williams.
Family Life
He was born in Suita, Osaka, Japan.
Associated With
He was defeated by Quinton Jackson to earn his 7th loss of his MMA career.
