Olympic champ Ishii unclear on pro martial artist switch

Olympic champ Ishii unclear on pro martial artist switch

TOKYO, Japan - Satoshi Ishii, who won the gold medal in the men's over 100-kilogram judo event at the Beijing Olympics, speaks to reporters at his school's dormitory at Kokushikan University in Tokyo on Oct. 7. Ishii was vague about his intentions to quit the sport and become a professional mixed martial artist. (Kyodo)

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