If the Brazilians are known for their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Americans their Free-style and Greco-roman wrestling, many North fans would suggest that the grappling style representing Japan is Judo. This is not surprising with fighters such as Yushin Okami and Yoshihiro Akiyama being prominent judo practitioners and main event fighters in the UFC.
The Bantamweight Grand Prix tournament is set to re-invigorate the mma scene in Japan, with notable contenders Masazaku Imanari, Hideo Tokoro , and Bibiano Fernandez competing in the opening rounds of the tournament. A noteworthy new-comer, Rodolfo Marques ( 11-1-0) is also set to make his debut in the Dream ring
