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10 Japanese Fighters To Keep an Eye on

Prospect talk is always a hot topic in MMA. People look all over the USA, Russia, Europe, and other places to see if they can pinpoint the next fighters that could be champions in UFC, PFL, Rizin, or One. A lot of pundits though overlook Japan when it comes to prospects. With successful fighters from Japan such as Rinya Nakamura, Tetsuro Taira, Makoto “Shinryu” and Rei Tsuruya, we could be seeing a new golden age of Japanese fighters having success abroad. Here are 10 fighters, 5 men and 5 women, from Japan who you should keep an eye on and start paying attention to.