According to Tokyo Reporter (which cites TBS News in Tokyo) MMA veteran Kirihito Kodama, 33, was arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred in Toshima Ward, Tokyo last year.
The report alleged that Kodama, 33, approached a 27-year-old man from behind in a parking lot outside of an apartment building before grabbing the man around the neck and applying a read naked choke until the victim passed out.
Kodama is accused of then taking the victim’s wallet, which contained 28,000 yen ($250), and smartphone. Reportedly the victim suffered injuries in the alleged attack which required two weeks to heal.