Hisashi Matsuoka - Life Long Jiu Jitsu Journey

Fighter profile of Hisashi Matsuoka by Chris Garcia

Hisashi Matsuoka, born April 21st, 1987, in Tokyo, Japan. He first competed in wrestling tournaments, but found his place in Jiu Jitsu. He was born and raised in family with Martial Arts roots - his father was a black belt in Judo and Japanesse Jiu Jisu -� so his parents supported him and helped him become better man and fighter. He quickly become a BJJ Phenom, when he become Tokyo's champion in BJJ in 205 division. In age of 24 he moved to Sapporo, when he started to train BJJ in MMA gym. When he saw guys combining BJJ with boxing, wrestling and muay thai he was shocked, but then - he tried, and he fall in love with that new sport. As an Amateur, he won his 8 fights by way of submission and was on his way to become Amateur MMA Champion of Japan, when life stroke.

His father, who taught him art of Judo and Japanesse Jiu Jitsu, and was coaching him, died in a car accident. Hisashi moved back to Tokyo, trying to help his family. He still trained, and still wanted to start his career. When his family sitatution was on a good track again, he came back to MMA - winning next 5 bouts by way of first round submission.

He found his career's next mile stone, when he lost for the first time, by way of KO against skilled boxer from USA. After that, as a 13-1 Amateur he joined ONI Striking Academy and started his professional MMA Career - Currently 2-0, joined new promotion in Russia and will be part of their 205 tournament, in which they will crown their first Light Heavyweight Champion. With great BJJ skils and Brown Belt around his waist, he improved his wrestling and wants to prove that Japanesse fighters are for real, and you can't count any one out.

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