Roberto Satoshi will face his toughest test yet in mixed martial arts on Sunday when he faces Satoru Kitaoka at Rizin 15 in Yokohama, Japan.
A multiple-time champion in the jiu-jitsu circuit, who holds wins over the likes of Davi Ramos, JT Torres, Michael Langhi, Lucas Lepri, AJ Agazarm, and Celso Venicius, Satoshi will attempt to become the first man to ever submit 70-fight veteran Kitaoka in an MMA bout.
In a lengthy chat with MMA Fighting, the 29-year-old lightweight discussed his transition from the jiu-jitsu mats to the MMA cages, racking up a perfect 7-0 record with seven finishes, his longterm goals in the sport, and more.