But Sota's life is vastly different than other Thai fighters his age. He and his Thai counterparts may have the same technique, compete in the same stadia, and spend a comparable amount of time perfecting their skills in training, but the difference is that Sota has far more options. His future doesn't have to be Muay Thai, nor does he necessarily want it to be. He loves fighting, yet has no plans to continue fighting into adulthood, or become a trainer, or open his own gym. Instead, he says, he wants to be a businessman.