UFC Fight Night Manial 2: Lamas vs. Penn will feature another promising Lightweight bout when Yusuke Kasuya (9-2-2, fighting out of Kanagawa, Japan) and Damir Hadzovic (10-3-0, fighting out of Copenhagan, Denmark) finally meet inside the Octagon.
Trained in both Karate and mixed martial arts, Kasuya has earned a reputation as a finisher with all his 9 wins never reaching the final bell. While possessing an arsenal of kicks, Kasuya has won eight fights via submission showcasing his versatility and growth as a fighter.
His opponent Hadzovic owns a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and welcomes the challenge should the fight be taken to the ground. If kept standing, the Dutch is confident that his speed will be enough to stifle his Japanese foe.
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