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Hiroyuki Takaya

When and why did you start training for fighting? Because I was born to fight.

What ranks and titles have you held? People call me the “uncrowned king”

Do you have any heroes? Mike Tyson

What is your favorite technique? Striking from any position, stand up and from the bottom too.

What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC? I am very excited and I can’t wait. I always want to fight and I want to KO my opponent.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? It’s a secret

What is it like to fight on live TV in the WEC? I am so excited and I can’t wait.

Sat. Oct. 1	BRACE 43	7:00PM	NZT
Sun. Oct. 2	EFN	5:00AM	NZT
Sun. Oct. 2	Pancrase	7:00PM	NZT
Sat. Oct. 8	BRACE	10:00PM	NZT
Sun. Oct. 9	EFN	4:00AM	NZT
Sat. Oct. 15	Fight Night Manila	11:45PM	NZT