Shinsuke Nakamura will make his UFC debut at UFC 303 this Saturday when he corners newcomer Rei Tsuruya.
Before setting the pro wrestling world on fire in New Japan Pro-Wrestling and WWE, Nakamura was well-versed in MMA, boasting a 3-1 (1 no contest) record in that setting.
Nakamura took to social media earlier this morning to announce he would be in Rei Tsuruya’s corner this Saturday night at UFC 303, tweeting out:
“Fight the world at #ufc @ufc Please support Rei Tsuruya @mma_rei *Japanese Flag emoji* Shinsuke Nakamura becomes second for Rei Tsuruya in UFC debut, internet goes crazy with comments like ‘Yaaaaaw!’ and ‘Seriously?’,” Shinsuke Nakamura said in a post.
Nakamura’s statement was later confirmed by WWE officials to ESPN.
The King of Strong Style gave the following statement to ESPN regarding his appearance this weekend.
“I am excited to be a part of the massive UFC 303 event this weekend,” Shinsuke Nakamura said. “It is an honor to be in Rei Tsuruya’s corner. MMA is still a huge passion of mine and to be a part of Rei’s UFC debut is a great moment.”
Rei Tsuruya racked up a 9-0 MMA record before signing with the UFC in February. Tsuruya earned his contract by defeating Jiniushiyue via TKO at a Road to UFC event.
Tsuruya will face Carlos Hernandez this weekend, who has a 2-2 record in the UFC.
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