Takafumi Otsuka (born August 22, 1986) is a
Japanese
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** Japanese diaspor ...
mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...
. He competed in the
bantamweight
Bantamweight is a weight class in combat sports. For boxing, the range is above and up to . In kickboxing, a bantamweight fighter generally weighs between . In mixed martial arts, MMA, bantamweight is .
The name for the class is derived from Ba ...
,
featherweight
Featherweight is a weight class in the combat sports of boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and Greco-Roman wrestling.
Boxing
Professional boxing
History
A featherweight boxer weighs in at a limit of . In the early days of the division, this ...
and
lightweight
Lightweight is a weight class in combat sports and rowing.
Boxing
Professional boxing
The lightweight division is over 130 pounds (59 kilograms) and up to 135 pounds (61.2 kilograms) weight class in the sport of boxing.
Notable lightweight boxe ...
division. A professional mixed martial artist since 2006, Otsuka is a two-time
DEEP Bantamweight Champion and a one-time
DEEP Featherweight Champion.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Otsuka made his professional MMA debut in October 2006 and lost the bout via submission in the second round.
Deep
Although Otsuka fought for various promotions over the first ten years of his career, he primarily competed for the
Deep
Deep or The Deep may refer to:
Places United States
* Deep Creek (Appomattox River tributary), Virginia
* Deep Creek (Great Salt Lake), Idaho and Utah
* Deep Creek (Mahantango Creek tributary), Pennsylvania
* Deep Creek (Mojave River tributary), ...
promotion in Japan with over 25 bouts held there.
Otsuka challenged
Dokonjonosuke Mishima
known as , also written Dokonjyonosuke Mishima, is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. He has competed professionally since 1998 in organizations such as Shooto, DEEP, PRIDE, the UFC and in his pro wrestling days he has c ...
for the
DEEP Featherweight Championship at Deep: 43 Impact on August 23, 2009. He won the fight and claimed the title via unanimous decision.
Otsuka made his first title defense attempt against
Yoshiro Maeda
is a Japanese mixed martial artist who currently competes in DEEP's flyweight division, and formerly fought in DEEP's bantamweight division, the latter of which he is a former champion, recently losing the title to Daiki Hata who is still the rei ...
at Deep 57: Impact on February 18, 2012. However, he lost the title via second-round submission.
In April 2014, Otsuka faced
Kenji Osawa
Kenji Osawa (born November 4, 1976) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist from Tokyo. He debuted in MMA over a decade ago, and trains and fights out of Wajitsu Keishukai, where he teaches once a week.
MMA career
Osawa's fight record is 21 ...
for the vacant DEEP Bantamweight Championship at Deep: 66 Impact. He won the bout and title via unanimous decision.
Rizin FF
In July 2017, Otsuka made his debut for
Rizin Fighting Federation
Rizin Fighting Federation (Rizin FF or Rizin) is a Japanese mixed martial arts organization created in 2015 by the former Pride Fighting Championships and Dream Stage Entertainment president Nobuyuki Sakakibara.
Rizin was founded to be the spir ...
. He faced
Anthony Birchak in the first round of the Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix on July 30, 2017 at
Rizin 6 and won the fight via split decision.
Shooto
Otsuka made his promotional debut in Shooto against Tatsuya Ando at Shooto 1123 on November 23, 2020. He won the fight via technical knockout after Ando injured his knee.
Otsuka then challenged Ryo Okada for the
Shooto Featherweight Championship at Shooto 0320 on March 20, 2021. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix 2021
Otsuka faced Hiroki Yamashita in the opening round of the Bantamweight Grand Prix at
Rizin 29 on May 30, 2021. He won the bout via unanimous decision.
Otsuka was scheduled to face
Hiromasa Ougikubo
Hiromasa Ougikubo (born 1 April 1987) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing as a flyweight in the Rizin Fighting Federation. A professional since 2006, he has also competed for Shooto, Vale Tudo Japan, and The Ultimate Fighte ...
in the quarterfinals on September 19, 2021 at
Rizin 30. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Championships and Accomplishments
*
Deep
Deep or The Deep may refer to:
Places United States
* Deep Creek (Appomattox River tributary), Virginia
* Deep Creek (Great Salt Lake), Idaho and Utah
* Deep Creek (Mahantango Creek tributary), Pennsylvania
* Deep Creek (Mojave River tributary), ...
**
Deep Bantamweight Championship (Two times)
***Three Successful Title Defenses
**
Deep Featherweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 29–19–2
,
Hiromasa Ougikubo
Hiromasa Ougikubo (born 1 April 1987) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing as a flyweight in the Rizin Fighting Federation. A professional since 2006, he has also competed for Shooto, Vale Tudo Japan, and The Ultimate Fighte ...
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Rizin 30
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Saitama, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center , 29–18–2
, Hiroki Yamashita
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Rizin 29
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Osaka
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2. ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 28–18–2
, Ryo Okada
, Decision (unanimous)
, Shooto 0320
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 28–17–2
, Tatsuya Ando
, TKO (knee injury)
, Shooto 1123
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 2:12
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 27–17–2
, Yuki Motoya
, Decision (unanimous)
, Deep: 94 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 27–16–2
, Yuki Takano
, Decision (unanimous)
, Deep: 93 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 26–16–2
, Rikuto Shirakawa
, TKO (shoulder injury)
, Deep: 91 Impact
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:26
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 25–16–2
,
Trevin Jones
Trevin Anthony Jones (born August 4, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist living on the US Territory of Guam, who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Jones started his MMA career when he fi ...
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
, Deep: 89 Impact
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 1:40
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 25–15–2
, Seiji Akao
, Decision (unanimous)
, Deep: 87 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 24–15–2
, Victor Henry
, KO (kick to the body)
, Deep: 85 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 1:36
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 24–14–2
,
Shintaro Ishiwatari
is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist and former Pancrase Bantamweight Champion. A professional competitor since 2006, he has also competed in Shooto, RIZIN, Vale Tudo Japan, DEEP, and World Victory Road.
Mixed martial arts career Shoo ...
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 15:00
,
Saitama, Japan
is the capital and the most populous city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance. Being in the Greater Tokyo Area and lying 1 ...
,
2017 Rizin Bantamweight Grand-Prix Semi-Finals
, -
, Win
, align=center, 24–13–2
,
Khalid Taha
Khalid Taha (born February 15, 1992) is a German mixed martial artist currently competing in the bantamweight division. A professional since 2013, he has fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Rizin Fighting Federation.
Mixed martial ...
, Submission (guillotine choke)
,
Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 7:22
,
Saitama, Japan
is the capital and the most populous city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance. Being in the Greater Tokyo Area and lying 1 ...
,
2017 Rizin Bantamweight Grand-Prix Quarter-Finals
, -
, Win
, align=center, 23–13–2
,
Anthony Birchak
, Decision (split)
,
Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round - Part 1
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Saitama, Japan
is the capital and the most populous city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance. Being in the Greater Tokyo Area and lying 1 ...
,
2017 Rizin Bantamweight Grand-Prix Opening Round
, -
, Win
, align=center, 22–13–2
, Koichi Ishizuka
, Decision (split)
, Deep: 77 Impact x DEEP JEWELS 13
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
Defended the DEEP Bantamweight Championship.
, -
, Win
, align=center, 21–13–2
, Baataryn Azjavkhlan
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
, Deep: 77 Impact x DEEP JEWELS 13
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 20–13–2
, Daisuke Endo
, Decision (unanimous)
, Deep: 75 Impact: 15th Anniversary
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Draw
, align=center, 19–13–2
, Ken Saotome
, Technical Draw (accidental clash of heads)
, Deep: 74 Impact
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:30
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 19–13–1
, Toshiaki Kitada
, Decision (unanimous)
, Deep: 72 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
Defended the DEEP Bantamweight Championship.
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 18–13–1
,
Shintaro Ishiwatari
is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist and former Pancrase Bantamweight Champion. A professional competitor since 2006, he has also competed in Shooto, RIZIN, Vale Tudo Japan, DEEP, and World Victory Road.
Mixed martial arts career Shoo ...
, TKO (punch)
, Deep: Dream Impact 2014: Omisoka Special
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 3:30
,
Saitama, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 18–12–1
, Toshinori Tsunemura
, Submission (guillotine choke)
, Deep: 69 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 4:46
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
Defended the DEEP Bantamweight Championship.
, -
, Win
, align=center, 17–12–1
,
Kenji Osawa
Kenji Osawa (born November 4, 1976) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist from Tokyo. He debuted in MMA over a decade ago, and trains and fights out of Wajitsu Keishukai, where he teaches once a week.
MMA career
Osawa's fight record is 21 ...
, Decision (unanimous)
, Deep: 66 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
Won Vacant DEEP Bantamweight Championship
, -
, Win
, align=center, 16–12–1
, Toshiaki Kitada
, Decision (unanimous)
, Deep: Cage Impact 2013
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 15–12–1
, Yoon Jun Lee
, Decision (unanimous)
, Road FC 12: Road Fighting Championship 12
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Wonju
Wonju () is the most populous city in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The city is located approximately east of Seoul. Wonju was the site of three crucial battles during the Korean War.
Geography
Wonju sits at the southwestern corner of Gangw ...
,
Gwandong
Gwandong (관동; ) is a region coinciding with the former Gangwon Province in Korea. Today, the term refers to South Korea's Gangwon Province and North Korea's Kangwon Province. The name is often used to refer to people residing in the regio ...
, South Korea
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 15–11–1
, Makoto Kamaya
, Decision (unanimous)
, Deep: 62 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 14–11–1
, Seiji Akao
, Decision (unanimous)
, Deep: Cage Impact 2012 in Tokyo: 2nd Round
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 13–11–1
, Naohiro Mizuno
, Decision (unanimous)
, Deep: 60 Impact
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 12–11–1
, Tatsumitsu Wada
, Decision (majority)
, Deep: Cage Impact 2012 in Tokyo: Over Again
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 12–10–1
,
Yoshiro Maeda
is a Japanese mixed martial artist who currently competes in DEEP's flyweight division, and formerly fought in DEEP's bantamweight division, the latter of which he is a former champion, recently losing the title to Daiki Hata who is still the rei ...
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
, Deep: 57 Impact
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 3:13
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 12–9–1
,
Bibiano Fernandes
, Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
,
Dream 17
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:41
,
Saitama,
Saitama, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 12–8–1
,
Hiroshi Nakamura
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Deep: 54 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 11–8–1
,
Kenji Osawa
Kenji Osawa (born November 4, 1976) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist from Tokyo. He debuted in MMA over a decade ago, and trains and fights out of Wajitsu Keishukai, where he teaches once a week.
MMA career
Osawa's fight record is 21 ...
, Decision (split)
,
Dream: Fight for Japan!
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Saitama,
Saitama, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 11–7–1
, Tomohiko Hori
, Decision (unanimous)
, Deep: 51 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 10–7–1
,
Yoshiro Maeda
is a Japanese mixed martial artist who currently competes in DEEP's flyweight division, and formerly fought in DEEP's bantamweight division, the latter of which he is a former champion, recently losing the title to Daiki Hata who is still the rei ...
, Decision (majority)
,
Deep: 50 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 10–6–1
, Koichiro Matsumoto
, Decision (split)
,
Deep: 48 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 10–5–1
,
Kazuyuki Miyata
Kazuyuki Miyata ( ''Miyata Kazuyuki'') is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of Rizin. A professional competitor since 2004, Miyata has competed for DREAM, K-1 HERO'S, DEEP, RINGS, and made an app ...
, Decision (split)
,
Dream 14
''Dream 14'' was a mixed martial arts event held by Fighting and Entertainment Group's mixed martial arts promotion Dream. The event took place on May 29, 2010 in Japan. The event aired live in North America on HDNet.
Background
This event was o ...
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Saitama,
Saitama, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 10–4–1
, Takeshi Yamazaki
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Deep: 46 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 9–4–1
,
Dokonjonosuke Mishima
known as , also written Dokonjyonosuke Mishima, is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. He has competed professionally since 1998 in organizations such as Shooto, DEEP, PRIDE, the UFC and in his pro wrestling days he has c ...
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Deep: 43 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 8–4–1
,
Bibiano Fernandes
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Dream 7: Featherweight Grand Prix 2009 First Round
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Saitama, Saitama
is the capital and the most populous city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance. Being in the Greater Tokyo Area and lying 1 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 8–3–1
, Shoji Maruyama
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Deep: 39 Impact
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 7–3–1
,
Masanori Kanehara
Masanori Kanehara (born November 18, 1982) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing the Bantamweight division in DEEP and Rizin FF. A professional competitor since 2003, Kanehara has formerly competed for World Victory Road, K-1 ...
, Decision (split)
,
Deep: 38 Impact
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 6–3–1
,
Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael Souza dos Anjos (; born October 26, 1984) is a Brazilian American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight and Lightweight divisions in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former UFC Light ...
, Decision (split)
, Fury FC 6: High Voltage
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, align=center, 5:00
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Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro ( , , ; literally 'River of January'), or simply Rio, is the capital of the state of the same name, Brazil's third-most populous state, and the second-most populous city in Brazil, after São Paulo. Listed by the GaWC as a b ...
, Brazil
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, Win
, align=center, 6–2–1
, Isamu Sugiuchi
, TKO (slam and punches)
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Deep: clubDeep Tokyo
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, align=center, 3:51
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Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
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, -
, Win
, align=center, 5–2–1
, Shun Takahashi
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
, Smoker's: The Smoker's Party 1
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, align=center, 1
, align=center, 1:39
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Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
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, -
, Win
, align=center, 4–2–1
, Rodrigo Ruiz
, TKO (punches)
, Fury FC 5: Final Conflict
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, align=center, 2
, align=center, 3:12
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São Paulo
São Paulo (, ; Portuguese for 'Saint Paul') is the most populous city in Brazil, and is the capital of the state of São Paulo, the most populous and wealthiest Brazilian state, located in the country's Southeast Region. Listed by the GaWC a ...
, Brazil
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, -
, Draw
, align=center, 3–2–1
, Seiji Ozuka
, Draw
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Deep: 31 Impact
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, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
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Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
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, -
, Win
, align=center, 3–2
, Motomare Takahashi
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
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Deep: clubDeep Tokyo
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, align=center, 1
, align=center, 2:42
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Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
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, Win
, align=center, 2–2
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Leandro Issa
Leandro Issa (born September 19, 1983) is a mixed martial artist from Brazil. Issa is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has won numerous BJJ competitions and tournaments including the Mundials and the Brazilian national championships. He ...
, TKO (punches)
, Fury FC 3: Reloaded
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, align=center, N/A
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São Paulo
São Paulo (, ; Portuguese for 'Saint Paul') is the most populous city in Brazil, and is the capital of the state of São Paulo, the most populous and wealthiest Brazilian state, located in the country's Southeast Region. Listed by the GaWC a ...
, Brazil
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, -
, Win
, align=center, 1–2
, Luiz Andrade I
, Decision (unanimous)
, MARS 6: Rapid Fire
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, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
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Yokohama
is the second-largest city in Japan by population and the most populous municipality of Japan. It is the capital city and the most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a 2020 population of 3.8 million. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of To ...
, Japan
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, -
, Loss
, align=center, 0–2
, Toshiaki Kitada
, Decision (unanimous)
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Deep: clubDeep Tokyo: Future King Tournament 2006
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, align=center, 1
, align=center, 5:00
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Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
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, -
, Loss
, align=center, 0–1
, Tashiro Nishiuchi
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
, MARS: Bodog Fight
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, align=center, 2
, align=center, 3:05
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Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan
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See also
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List of male mixed martial artists
This is a list of notable professional male mixed martial arts fighters in alphabetical order.
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* Shamil Abdurakhimov - ( M-1, UFC)
* Daichi Abe - (UFC, Pancrase)
* Hiroyuki Abe - (Shooto, KOTC, Cage Rage, DEEP, Pride)
* Papy Ab ...
References
External links
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1986 births
Japanese male mixed martial artists
Bantamweight mixed martial artists
Featherweight mixed martial artists
Lightweight mixed martial artists
Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling
Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Japanese practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Living people