Satoshi Ishii

- Born: December 19, 1986NBC Olympics: Satoshi Ishii
- Height: 5'11"NBC Olympics: Satoshi Ishii
- Weight: 243 lbsNBC Olympics: Satoshi Ishii
- Decided to compete in Mixed Martial Arts after his Olympic run in 2008

Satoshi Ishii is an Olympic Judo gold medalist from Japan.
Future in MMA

After winning the gold medal in judo at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Ishii was regarded as a national hero in Japan. He then expressed interest in becoming a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Ishii soon signed a contract with a Japanese mixed martial arts promotion, despite the objections of the Japanese Judo Federation. Ishii is expected to make his debut with the promotion in early 2009 at the fight series known as DREAM.MMAMANIA: Olympic Judo gold medalist Satoshi Ishii signs with FEG
It has been reported that Ishii will have his first MMA fight on December 31, 2008, at the K-1 Dynamite event. Ishii is also expected to go from judo to MMA full-time after his graduation from college in 2009.MMAMANIA: Olympic Judo gold medalist Satoshi Ishii signs with FEG
Open Challenge

After winning the gold medal at the Olympics, Ishii issued a challenge to MMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko. Emelianenko seemingly ignored the challenge as Ishii has yet to prove himself in an MMA ring. More details about Ishii's future in MMA will likely be revealed on November 3, 2008, during a fan club celebration.MMAMANIA: Olympic Judo gold medalist Satoshi Ishii signs with FEG
Medals Won
- Gold: 2008 Beijing Olympics
- Gold: 2007 Bangkok Summer Universiade
- Silver: 2006 Asian Games

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Uh wow, apparently Tanigawa just tweeted that he was drinking with Ishii (most likely Satoshi, NOT the K-1 founder) and Asashoryu in Hawaii
@robnashville Right there with your boy Satoshi Ishii