The UFC 303 is approaching, and the MMA community is more excited than ever. The event is headlined by Light Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka in the cage. It was revealed that a famous wrestling personality would be in attendance, which has sent the MMA world into a frenzy.
MMA fans on WWE star’s presence at the UFC 303
The UFC has many MMA stars from all over the world. Recently, the promotion signed Flyweight ace Rei Tsuruya, who is debuting in the UFC 303. Rei is one of the best Japanese fighters from the Asian subcontinent. Rei Tsuruya will be backed by one of the best Japanese WWE Superstars, Shinsuke Nakamura. Below are some of the major reactions posted by fans on the internet.
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Fans expressed their excitement at the news that the duo of Japanese combat stars would join hands over the weekend. Nakamura is one of the major Smackdown stars in the WWE and is well-known amongst the WWE circles for his impressive stunts in the WWE ring. The other pointed out that Nakamura is a black belt in grappling and has won four fights in the cage.
It will be interesting to see the WWE star shouting instructions to Rei at the UFC 303. Japanese fans will be pleased to see the Smackdown veteran supporting his fellow Japanese, and they will be hoping for a Rei victory so he can become the first-ever Japanese UFC champion in the future.
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