Satoshi Ishi Signs Exclusive 2 Year Contract to Fight for Final Fight

Championship in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV, June 26, 2018 --(PR.com)-- Satoshi Ishii is back. The olympic gold medalist will fight
for FFC heavyweight title.

With wins over Pedro Rizzo, Tim Sylvia, Jeff Monson and Heath Herring to go along with his Olympic
gold medal in the 2008 Games, Satoshi Ishii has excelled on many of the world's prominent stages for
combat.

The world-class judoka has five submission wins in his professional career and is always looking to take
an armlock - along with any thoughts his opponents have of victory.

In that pursuit of dashing dreams and chasing limbs, Ishii has earned the right to fight for the vacant Final
Fight Championship heavyweight title. Details on his opponent and the date are being finalized, but FFC
is aiming for October. After inking a multi-year deal in March with Caesars Entertainment's Rio All-Suite
Hotel & Casino to present live combat sports events in Las Vegas, FFC will make its 702 debut with 10
championship fights, including four mixed martial arts, four kickboxing and two boxing bouts in the FFC
Fight Dome™ at the Rio.

“We couldn't be happier to kick off our Las Vegas debut in style,” FFC President and Founder Orsat
Zovko said. “This is a city of big shows; and having 10 championship fights, including a heavyweight
bout featuring the ever-dangerous Satoshi Ishii, is a fantastic way to celebrate our partnership with
Caesars Entertainment.”

A seasoned professional who has fought all over the world, the 31-year-old Ishii (16-8, 1-0 FFC) isn't
affected by an unknown opponent or Vegas' bright lights.

“I can fight anyone, anytime, like I always did,” he said. “I have a lot of experience and I always fought
the top fighters. I don't feel any pressure. I know how to deal with pressure.”

The Osaka, Japan native didn't display any signs of stress in his FFC debut last October against Bjoern
Schmiedeberg (12-8). Showcasing an effective blend of martial arts, Ishii used a classic judo hip throw to
take down the veteran heavyweight, passed his guard and applied a vicious kimura from side control,
earning the win at 2:36 of the first round.

“It was an honor for me to fight in the FFC 30 main event,” Ishii said. “It was a great experience.”

But Ishii isn't done improving. In a true sign of humility, the judo world champion sought out the help of
someone who earned two victories over him. Looking to improve as a mixed martial artist, he headed to
Croatia to train with MMA legend Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic.

“He has improved immensely in all segments and especially in standup,” Cro Cop said. “We polished his

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striking techniques and combined it with kicks. But he also tremendously improved when it comes to
strength and conditioning, which were his weaker points.

“Conditioning is the most important thing in MMA. As soon as the fighter gets tired, that's it. Even the
biggest heroes turn into cowards when they get tired.”

Cro Cop is excited that his friend gets to be a big part of a special night for the FFC and fight fans in Las
Vegas.

“It's definitely a big step forward in his career,” he added. “Moreover, he will fight in Las Vegas at one of
the properties of Caesars Entertainment - it is definitely a positive step for him and a big plus for his
career.”

More information on the card will be released in the near future. As for Ishii, he sees big things ahead.

“My best weapon is my ambition,” he said. “It's much more important than judo or wrestling skills.”

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Contact Information:
Final Fight Championship
Jorge Elias
818-415-6118
Contact via Email
finalfightchampionship.com

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