FIGHTER DETAILS
Name: Takeshi Kato
Nickname: The Genetic Freak
GCC record: 0-1-0
Birthday: : March 1, 1990
Weight class: Lightweight (155)
Hometown: Osaka, Japan
Height: 5'8
Reach: 70' inches
Background: BJJ
Stance: Switches from South Paw
Pic base: Scott Jorgensen
Gym affiliate: HILITE FC
BIOGRAPHY
Born in Osaka, Japan to the legendary grappler Kenji Kato (the founder of the Red Viper Fighting System) Takeshi was trained in his families patented jiu jitsu from an early age and showed a natural affinity for the art form. He surpassed the skills of his older brothers and earned a black belt when he was 19 and headed to North America where he built up a 3-0 MMA record before turning to professional wrestling and going on a nine month undefeated streak in HWO and becoming the companies top star before it was eventually sold. He then took a position in Toronto, Canada as a grappling instructor for James Ravens HILITE Fighting Club and eventually returned to the sport of MMA, running his all time record to 7-1 and capturing the Union GP Lightweight title before being offered a GCC contract.
ABILITY SCOUTING REPORT
STRIKING - GREAT
CLINCH - WEAK
WRESTLING - DECENT
BJJ - WORLD CLASS
Striking Tree Info: Defensive Striker - Kato utilizes footwork and head movement to avoid incoming strikes reminiscent of some world class level strikers. - Kato's kicking ability is questionable. He can throw them but they don't hit with too much power.
- Kato's guard defense against punches is rated between 75 and 80 points.
- Kato has a creative punch and kick rating between 60 and 65 points.
Clinch Tree Info:
- Kato's knees within a Muay Thai clinch are non threatening.
- Kato struggles within the clinch, will likely try to jump guard due to very poor control within the Muay Thai clinch.
- Kato's grappling rating within a wrestling clinch is 45 to 50 points.
- Kato's power on elbows within a muay thai clinch scales between 35 and 40 points.
Wrestling Tree Info:
- Kato is great in his ability to advance positions on the ground.
- Kato is lacking in power when it comes to utilizing ground and pound, he is more likely to look for submissions instead.
- Kato's top control is rated between 65 and 70 points.
- Kato's scrambling ability is rated between 65 and 70 points.
BJJ - OFFENSIVE GRAPPLING SPECIALIST - Kato is a world class BBJ artist. Particularly, he is most dangerous when utilizing arm blood chokes submissions such as arm triangles, rear naked & d'arce chokes. - Kato is better for defending submissions himself when underneath an opponent as opposed to being on top of them.
- Kato's lowest stat in this category is submission defense from top position.
- Kato's control from guard rating is between 85 and 90 points.
PHYSICAL SCOUTING REPORT
- Kato is known for having both heart and a good game plan
- Kato is known to have decent killer instinct - Kato is known to have an iron chin
- Kato is known to have the flexibility of an elastic band
- Kato is known to have decent at best strength - Kato is known to cut and bleed very easily - Kato is known to Jump Guard - Kato is known to allow takedowns - Kato is known to utilize a rubber guard - Kato is known to be professional and respectful inside the cage
GCC FIGHT HISTORY
