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Fukuda actually changed her name two weeks ago, she announced it on Instagram
>As of yesterday, I, Fukuda Maya, have changed my name to Kotatsu Kiyoka and will be carrying out my activities from now on.
>The reason is my future goals.
>To wear belts in pro wrestling, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts
>To show the world, not just the pro wrestling world, martial arts world, and entertainment world, what we each think is the best way of pro wrestling
>And to promote the techniques and thoughts of UWF and fighting pro wrestling that I inherited from Master Tamura Kiyoshi in the form of Reiwa and pass them on to the next generation
>To promote it so much that a new belt under UWF rules is made, to capture and move the hearts of the wrestlers and the people watching
>I changed my name with my determination and my hope that I want you to take a strong step forward.
>The meaning of the name is taken from the proverb "Ryu-Ko" (dragon and tiger), with the meaning that two heroes, heroes, and powerful people who have mastered their ways will fight each other fiercely and strive to hone their skills.
>The reading is inspired by the image of a kotatsu (heated table) and the warm scenery of a Japanese winter.
>"Kiyo" comes from the name of my teacher, Kiyoshi Tamura.
>"Hana" (flower) is ephemeral, yet beautiful, cute, and has a nice, soothing scent, so I chose it because I like it and because the kanji look cute.
