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SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 02: Kazuki Tokudome weighs in during the UFC on FUEL TV weigh-in at Saitama Super Arena on March 2, 2013 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Kazuki Tokudome

TRAINING: Covers all areas each week - MMA, ground, standup, and physical training

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started MMA training when I was 20 years old

What ranks and titles have you held? Pancrase World Ranking No.2 in 155lb weight class.

Do you have any heroes? Takanori Gomi is my hero in MMA

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true. It was my dream to fight in the UFC. However, it is just the starting point of my MMA career and I would like to make sure I win my UFC debut in Japan!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No. Instead I went to a vocational school after I graduated high school.

What was your job before you started fighting? Cleaner

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Judo Black Belt (2nd Degree), Jiu-jitsu Purple Belt

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Straight punch