Know Your Fighter: Yusuke Sato

Full Name:

Yusuke Sato

Age:

25

Where were you born:

Kumamoto, Japan

Where do you live:

Gold Coast, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

CMBT Training Centre

Who are your coaches:

Miles Muecke & Brentin Mumford

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

Karate Black Belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Karate, Judo and Baseball

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

Only when I came to Australia about 18 months ago.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

Everything is fresh to me, MMA Training, living and speaking a second language, even the air too, so I love my life.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

Obviously striking since born is useful to MMA and I reckon Living in an environment different from the one you were born in is not easy, but it makes you mentally stronger.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Not just a Karate Kid anymore !!

What is your favourite sport and why:

I love KARATE, JUDO, MMA and surf too. I feel happy because my pulse increases.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Ichiro Suzuki

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Israel Adesanya & Kyoji Horiguchi

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Eternal Champion and then World Champion in MMA. To create my own life through martial arts and become an athlete who can supply good energy to the world.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

A wonderful knockout.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

If you can create your own waves, you can win any match, I will dominate the space.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

I’ll show my everything for you guys. Hopefully you guys pretty much enjoy my fight!

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Instagram: @yusukeossjboy