You just got a victory in Japan, over another big name of Japan MMA scene. How do you feel and what do you think of your performance?

I feel great, the fight was not so physically demanding and there was no serious injury, for which I am really grateful, because I was not in best shape. I got surprised by illness just before the fight and I had to fight with that as well. Performance as such was not according to my expectations, but in the end I did what I wanted to do. I forced my way in that fight.

Majority of first round, you were tactically waiting for your oportunity to finish your oponent. Was this the strategy for the fight?

Yes, that was the strategy. Main strategy was to keep the distance, because my oponent was well known wrestler, and even in this age, he was really strong and exposive. So my aim was to work on him from distance and keep a good movement. There were some moments, when he managed to grab me, so that is something I need to work on.

You were a huge favorite, coming to this fight. Everyone expected dominant performance. Did this pressure get to you?

I was feeling pressure. People expect me to win, but I didn´t care about that. Everyone has some expectations, but after fight, there is always silence. After all, this is sport for viewers, so there is the attention on my performace and I cannot run away from these things. If I am favorite, or underdog, I just don´t think about it and I focus on my own thing.



In December, you attended elimination tournament, but this weekend you were preparing only for one fight. Is the preparation different with regards to whom you should face?

Preparation was the same, but I was more focusing on ground game. I was expecting some takedowns, because he was fighting after some time off and he was in his homeland, where he wants to show his best performance.



Were you feeling the weight difference? This time, you didn´t need to lose weight and you knew that the oponent will have weight advantage.

I was not cutting down, but I lost 3kgs (6-7 pounds) before the fight anyway, because that´s just what my body does. I lose some unnecessary water etc. And I feel beter in my movement and cardio improves as well. Against my oponent, I felt good regarding both strenght and movement. There was no long clinching, where he could utilize the weight, but during the contact, I was not feeling any significant problems.

The best years of Fujita are definitely over, which you can see in his last results. But you had to give everything to your preparation. Where did you get inspiration (motivation) ?

My motivation is still the same, and that is neverending improvement of myself. I want to show my best performance, improve my technique, control the feeling in fight. The fight night itself need a lot of energy, especially, if I fight the main event of the evening. Mentally and physically I must in top shape. I definitely didn´t underestimate this match.



For your next fight, would you again prefer some known name of MMA, or would you prefer some rising star?

I don´t care. I would like to face the best one, but I need to work my way up there. Whatever oponent the will send against me, I will prepare for him and WIN.



You have a good name in Japan, thanks to your performaces and oponents. We know you are a huge fan of samurai´s culture and tradition. What does it mean for you personally, to fight in Japan?

I am very grateful for it. Japan is a craddle of martial arts and fighting spirit. Even though their generation is evolving so fast and there are changes not only to mentality, those people are much more spiritual and they are sensitive to feelings, when you know them. That´s why certain type of people are getting recognition in Japan. I still look back to their samurai idea, which is what I like the most.

With your aproach to the whole process, you are quite unique and you push you way of warrior on next level. Don´t you think more fighters should focus on psychological aspect of fighting?

I discovered this in last two years. It is the single most important whing, because it will affect your whole life. The mentality will affect your preparation for fight, fight itself and overall aproach. I think more people should focus on this area and work with it. The progress is slow, but after some time, you will create habits and sudenly, you are stronger than ever just thanks to the improvement in mentality.

You are quite mature in this area, considering your age. How did you get to this eastern philosophy?

First time, it was in our gym, where my MMA coach, Jaroslav Hovezak, gave me Book of five circles, from Mijamoto Musashi.

Are you interested in western scene? Las Vegas fights, or preparation in some world class gym?

At this moment, I am enjoying my life and fight, wherever I am. But I like to try new things, so I can say that after Rizin, I will be glad to fight anywhere on the world. I am definitely interested in USA, but it is mainly around business and marketing, whoch are things that don´t belong to pure fighting. That´s just business.

Regarding USA, I cannot ask you about UFC. We know you have great contract with Rizin, so please just explain your situation.

I cannot explain details of contract, but I will fight there for some time. But you never know what will come tommorow. Like this morning, I just saw a picture of Iceland, so I told myself that next week I will flight there, explore it and survive there.

Do you have a time to keep in touch with UFC scene? Do you watch whole fight cards?

I don´t watch whole fight nights, but I watch specific fighters and favourites. Sometimes, I read statements and rumours on social media, but I don´t follow it thoroughly. In the end, it is UFC, so mainly business.

Do you have any favourite fighter, who you like to watch, right now?



Since the begining, my favourite fighter is Lyoto Machida, for his aproach, and for his style. Than definetly Jon Jones, whom I noticed because of his style and I watch him ever since. In HW division, it is Fabricio Wrdum, who is unpredictable and he shows really great combinations.

What do you say about Jon Jones comeback?

Even though Jon Jones looks really seriously, he does unexpected things. In the end, we don´t know, if all the things were just coincidence, or if he was unlucky few times in a row and paid for that.

And you opinion about Conor McGregor and his current situation?

I watched his old videos, and I know he was a ordinary guy. He followed his path, fought, but now he is destroyed by the UFC machinery and he is „jumping like donkey*“ for them. He did a great show few times, but you just can´t keep this pace forever. In life, there are ups, but there are downs as well, when you wanna just have a rest and be normal. We can see it on his decision and the backslash it created. I don´t try to judge him, I just watch it from distance. One day Conor is best, next day he is the worst.

(*czech saying for someone who does whatever is wanted from him)

Let´s get back to Czech republic. You are one the only ones using social media, Facebook specifically. During fight preparations, fans can see your progress. What does it mean for you?

I do it mainly for my way of life, so I can show it to other people. I had to clear my mind, and later I would like to work with other people and theirr motivation. Sometimes I give it a lot of energy, sometimes less, but I keep working on that.

Tvoje heslo BJP už prakticky zlidovělo a mnoho lidí se jím motivuje. Jak se na sebe díváš, jako na člověka, který svým přístupem a výkony motivuje další nejen začínající sportovce?

Your favourite acronym BJP* (*fight - trust – prove ) is famous between fans. How do you see yourself as a man, who is motivating other beginners and fans in their journey?

You know, earlier, I was not even noticing it, and I don´t want to think about it, because once you call yourself „motivator“, you lose the charm, because you stop being so sharp. That´s why I don´t say anything like this about myself and I just show my aproach. I want my actions to speak for me. The point is to show to people, that it is possible, and that they have to put their focus on what they like.

Just just opened a e-shop with merchandising, where you fans can support you by buying t-shirt with your motive. Are you involved in the design? Was it your idea?

Project was idea of me, my coaches and my friend. I still need money, because either when I do a camps abroad, or when I want to develop in other areas, for all of this, you need money. So I see it as opportunity which can help me on my way. I was involved in the design, and I am glad that I can see it during the fights or just on the street. And when I see, that someone just took the right road and reached his goals, I am very happy for him. And I am very grateful for every support, not only for buying of merchandise.

Do you have any other project in your head?

We will see how thing turn around. There are ideas everywhere. Just need to stop ignoring them. I plan some „BJP“ material and we will see in summer. If fans have some ideas, I will gladly work with them.



For the end of interview, I need to ask you about your next match. You have a vacation now, but when can we see you next time?

There should be 3 fight nights per year, so my next fight should be at Rzin in September.I don´t know who will be the oponent, and I don´t care right now. When the time comes, you will know all details. Just follow me.

Any message to fans?

Thanks to my partners Kajot, Aktin, Profighters, Pozisbau, my fans and my staff. Be better everyday! BJP!

