Daijiro Matsui Martial artist
Daijiro Matsui (born December 5, 1972 in Okayama) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. He currently competes in the Middleweight division but has also fought as a Light Heavyweight. Although he is perhaps best known for his numerous appearances in the Pride Fighting Championships, Matsui has also appeared in other well-known organizations such as Pancrase, King of the Cage, DEEP, and the Cage Rage Championships. Matsui is known for his unorthodox striking, including the use of the shoulder strike from the guard. He also used forward rolls and cartwheel kicks in an attempt to draw his opponents to the ground.