Chiba Lotte Marines announced that Hiroya, a fighter belonging to RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION, will be attending their game against Fukuoka Softbank on Friday, June 26th. He will be throwing the ceremonial first pitch.

▼Hiroya's comment▼
"As a fighter, I am truly honored to have been invited to throw this ceremonial first pitch. Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience. I will put all my strength into this ball, with the same feeling I have when I step into the ring!"

▼Hiroya's Profile▼
Hiroya (real name: Daiya Kondo) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist (MMA) belonging to JAPAN TOP TEAM. Born on May 7, 1998, he is from Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture. In 2020, he passed the "Mikuru Asakura 1-Year Challenge" and moved to Tokyo, where he has been attracting attention with his passionate fighting style, mainly in RIZIN.