The number five ranked in the Shooto's lightweight category, Katsuya Toida is finally getting his wish. Ever since he fought in August's HEAT show as the replacement for an injured Hatsu Hioki, this fighter from Keishu-kai always expressed his wish to fight Hioki. Its because "Two years ago, I was supposed to fight Hioki but the fight got cancelled due to my injury." For Toida who lost to Lion Takeshi in November, he needs this win to maintain his place in the ranking hoping for another title shot.

Hioki went through two close decision losses this year but came back with a win in a very tough fight against TUF veteran Brian Geraghty in November's HEAT show, so he is looking to stay on the winning track. For Hioki who currently ranks tenth in Shooto ranking, a win over Toida means he can be in the mix for the hunt for the title.

Sustain Presents 'Professional SHOOTO Supported by Crymson'
Saturday, January 26th, 2008
At Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Doors Open - 17:00
Fight Starts - 17:30

Confirmed Cards (Subject to Change):

Lightweight Bout 5 min / 3R
Katsuya Toida (Japan / Wajiu-tsu Keishu-kai Toikatsu Dojo) vs. Hatsu Hioki (Japan / ALIVE)

Bantamweight Bout 5 min / 3R
Jin Akimoto (Japan / Akimoto Dojo Jungle Junction) vs. Junji Ikoma (Japan / Chokushin-kai Kakutougi Dojo)

Lightweight Bout 5 min / 2R
Hayate Usui (Japan / Wajiu-tsu Keishu-kai RJW) vs. Daisuke Ishizawa (Japan / Paraestra Sapporo)

Bantamweight Bout 5 min / 2R
Takuya Mori (Japan / Paraestra Sapporo) vs. Ayumi "GOZO" Shioda (Japan / Paraestra Hachouji)

Ticket Prices:
RS - 10,000 yen
SS - 8,000 yen
S - 6,000 yen
A - 5,000 yen
*500 yen more at the door.