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DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10: Yushin Okami makes weight during the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Yushin Okami

TRAINING: After coming back to Japan, I’ll be training in match form. I’m trying to adjust to bring my best to the day.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Five years ago; my friend got me started.

What ranks and titles have you held? Third-ranked Pancrase middleweight, 2003 ADCC Japanese qualification winner.

Do you have any heroes? Caol Uno

What is your favorite technique? Ground and pound

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? UFC is my dream since from when I started training MMA, and my challenge to the world.

What was your job before you started fighting? Working in a restaurant and Pachinko.