BnD Black Cup Semifinal: Japan vs. USA

Min Woo Kim

Min Woo Kim is a professional mixed martial artist from South Korea with a record of 12 wins and 2 losses. Competing primarily in the featherweight and bantamweight divisions, he is a former Road FC Bantamweight Champion known for his well-rounded skills and finishing ability. Currently on a four-fight winning streak, he most recently secured a first-round head kick knockout against Takeaki Kinoshita in December 2024 and a submission victory over Daisuke Nakamura in February 2023.

Lucas Bento

Lucas Bento is a Brazil-born mixed martial artist competing in the featherweight division. Currently 25 years old, he holds a professional record of 9 wins and 6 losses. Known for his resilience and technical development, Bento has recently been active in the Black Combat organization. In his most recent bouts, he faced Seong Hyuk Bang at Black Combat 16 in January 2026, which followed back-to-back unanimous decision victories over Yoo Chan Son and Leonardo Diniz.

Ismail Kelemetov

Ismail Kelemetov is a featherweight mixed martial artist from Russian Federation with a professional record of 11 wins and 1 loss. Standing 173cm tall, he is known for a balanced skill set that includes both striking power and submission proficiency. He is currently on a seven-fight winning streak. In his most recent outing in May 2026, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Yoo Chan Son. Prior to that, he earned a first-round win against Akhmed Gakiev.

Hyuk Min Ji

Hyuk Min Ji is a South Korean featherweight prospect with a professional record of 7-1-0. Standing 175cm, he is known for a high-pressure finishing style and is currently on a five-fight winning streak. His recent momentum includes a ground-and-pound victory over Felipe Pereira in May 2026, a knockout of Yui Chul Nam at Black Combat 16, and a significant stoppage win against Koji Takeda at RIZIN in Korea. He also holds TKO victories over Shutaro Miyahira and Eun Bin Choi.

Eoh Jin Park

Eoh Jin Park is a South Korean featherweight fighter with a professional record of 9-2-1. Standing 6'0", he is known for a high-finishing rate and a dynamic fighting style. In his most recent outing in May 2025, he competed in the Road to UFC Season 4. Prior to that, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Han Guk Jung at Black Combat 13 and a first-round knockout against Yui Chul Nam at Black Combat 12, marking a period of significant momentum in the regional circuit.

Felipe Pereira

Felipe Pereira is a Brazilian featherweight martial artist with a professional record of 10 wins and 2 losses. Competing primarily in the Black Combat organization, he is known for a highly explosive and finishing-oriented fighting style. His recent performances include a victory over Yong Soo Jung via leg kicks and a quick knockout of Byeong Hyuk Park. He followed these with a ground and pound finish against Ho Taek Oh and a first-round punch victory over Do Gyeom Lee.

Jae Hyuk Bang

Jae Hyuk Bang is a South Korean featherweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 16 wins and 10 losses. Standing 178cm tall, he is known for a striking-based style that utilizes his reach. He most recently secured a first-round victory via right hook against Jae Yoon Lim in May 2026. His recent form includes unanimous decision wins over Dagiisuren Chagnaadorj and Sho Mizuno, as well as a first-round knockout victory against Takuho Ishida in the GLADIATOR organization.

Daichi Takenaka

Daichi Takenaka is a veteran Japanese martial artist with a professional record of 17 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. Standing 5'6", he competes in the bantamweight division and is a former Shooto Pacific Rim Featherweight Champion known for his high-level grappling and submission skills. In his most recent outing in January 2026, he faced Jae Woong Kim at Black Combat 16. Prior to that, he secured a first-round rear naked choke victory over Maicon Bruno and a decision win against Takaya Takemoto.

Jin Se Lee

Jin Se Lee is a South Korean bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 7 wins and 6 losses. Standing 175cm tall, he is known for his presence in the Black Combat promotion and his finishing ability on the feet. In his most recent outing at Black Combat 16 in January 2026, he faced Daniiar Toichubek uulu. Prior to that, he secured two consecutive first-round knockout victories against Mengketuogesi at Black Combat 11 and Genil Clarino at URCC 90.

Jung Hwan Cha

Jung Hwan Cha is a South Korean mixed martial artist with a professional record of 14 wins, 6 losses, and 3 draws. Standing 6'0", he has competed primarily in the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. Known for his powerful striking and resilience, he is a former Road FC Middleweight Champion. He is currently on a six-fight unbeaten streak, most recently securing a unanimous decision victory over Roque Martinez at Black Combat 13 in December 2024.

Khamzat Chapanov

Khamzat Chapanov is a Welterweight MMA fighter from Turkey with a professional record of 17 wins and 5 losses. Standing 191cm tall with a 201cm reach, he utilizes his significant physical frame to excel in grappling and submissions. He is currently on a four-fight winning streak, most recently securing a rapid 37-second D'arce choke victory over Sanjar Azhibaev in May 2026. Prior to that, he earned a unanimous decision win over Bauyrzhan Kuanyshbayev and a first-round TKO against Rustem Mukhatov.

Il Hak Oh

Il Hak Oh is a South Korean mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division. Born on May 28, 2002, he stands 5'9" and holds a professional record of 5-4-0. Known for his finishing ability, he has secured notable victories in Black Combat via guillotine choke and ground-and-pound. His recent performances include a submission win over Xiamen Zhang and a decision victory against Won Jun Choi, followed by competitive bouts against Milson Castro and Luan Santiago.

Patrick Kelvin

Patrick Kelvin is a Brazilian welterweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 7 wins and 2 losses. Standing 5'10", he has established himself as a formidable competitor in organizations such as Black Combat. He is currently on a multi-fight winning streak, showcasing a versatile skill set. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Yul Kim in June 2026 and a third-round rear naked choke submission win against Burenzorig Batmunkh in March 2026.

Marcelo Guarilha

Marcelo Guarilha is a Brazilian bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 23 wins, 11 losses, and 1 draw. Known for his versatile finishing ability, he has secured recent victories via rear naked choke, armbar, and strikes. In his most recent outing at BnD Black Cup in March 2026, he defeated Ruslan Sariev by first-round submission. He has competed extensively in major Brazilian promotions such as Jungle Fight, where he has demonstrated high-level grappling and power.

Ruslan Amuev

Ruslan Amuev is an undefeated bantamweight mixed martial artist from Kyrgyzstan with a professional record of 11-0-0. Standing 5'7" (170cm), he has showcased his skills across various international promotions, including Black Combat, JCK, and ACA. His recent performances demonstrate remarkable consistency, securing unanimous decision victories over Dong Gyu Kim at Black Combat 16, Miguel Meza, and Reginaldo Vieira, following a first-round ground-and-pound finish against Mohammad Taghi.

Aydemir Kazbekov

Aydemir Kazbekov is a Russian bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 14-2-0. Standing 5'6" with an equal reach, he is currently on a five-fight winning streak. His style is characterized by strong submission skills, particularly his rear naked choke. His recent success includes a unanimous decision victory over Sung Jun Park in May 2026, a doctor stoppage win against Ze Wu, and back-to-back submission finishes in the KnockOut Fight League.

Kyung Yeol Jung

Kyung Yeol Jung is a South Korea MMA fighter competing in the bantamweight division with a professional record of 5 wins and 3 losses. Standing 173cm tall, he primarily competes in the Black Combat promotion. He is known for his submission skills, recently securing an arm-triangle choke victory against Maicon Bruno in September 2025. His recent form includes a first-round knockout loss to Sung Jun Park and a unanimous decision victory over Sung Bin Kim.

Jung Kyun Kim

Jung Kyun Kim is a South Korean lightweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 4 wins and 4 losses. Competing primarily in the Black Combat organization, he stands 178 cm tall and is known for his resilience and technical striking. In his most recent outing at Black Combat 14, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Young Hoon Lee. This followed a submission loss to Han Guk Jung and a split decision win against Da Won Yoon during the Champions League series.

Young Je Jung

Young Je Jung is a South Korea lightweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 6 wins and 5 losses. Standing 180cm tall, he is known for his explosive striking and participation in the Black Combat organization. In his most recent outing at the BnD Black Cup in March 2026, he secured a spectacular 9-second knockout victory over Youssef Barakat. His recent form includes a split decision win over Dong Hwan Kim and competitive performances in the Champions League.

Takaaki Oban

Takaaki Oban is a Japanese heavyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 11-9-2. Standing 178cm and weighing approximately 255 lbs, he is a veteran competitor known for his presence in the Gladiator and Shooto organizations. His recent competitive history includes a Kimura lock submission victory over Yu Umetsu at GLADIATOR 031 and a TKO win against Jun Doi. Most recently, he represented Japan in international competition at the BnD Black Cup against Richard Jacobi.

O'Shay Jordan

O'Shay Jordan is a United States heavyweight mixed martial artist born on April 7, 1997, standing 6'2" with a professional record of 5-3-0. Known for his explosive finishing ability, he has secured recent victories across several organizations. His recent run includes a first-round knockout of Daviante Jones, a submission win over Sean Rose, a third-round head kick knockout against Mark Currier, and a quick TKO of Lance Lee before most recently facing Myung Hwan Kim.

Ryutaro Sato

Ryutaro Sato is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the Middleweight division. Born on December 8, 2001, he stands 5'11" and holds a professional record of 10 wins and 2 losses. Sato is known for his well-rounded skill set and resilience. In his most recent bout, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Marcos Vinicius. This followed a title challenge in Pancrase and successful performances against veterans like Genpei Hayashi and Kozo Urita.

Dylan O'Sullivan

Dylan O'Sullivan is a United States mixed martial artist with a professional record of 6-3-0. Standing 6'1", he has competed in the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. His recent career includes a first-round stoppage loss to Dong Joo Yeo in March 2026. Prior to that, he secured a lightning-fast 15-second victory over RJ Hayes in August 2025, rebounding from a narrow split decision loss to Trent Miller and a submission defeat against Thomas Lane.

Yu Tanaka

Yu Tanaka is a Japanese welterweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 6 wins and 7 losses. Standing 175cm tall, he has primarily competed in the Shooto and Gladiator organizations. In his most recent outing in March 2026, he faced Lucas Marques at the BnD Black Cup. His previous results include two competitive bouts against Mayo Komori at Gladiator 033 and 029, and a unanimous decision victory over Gustavo Wurlitzer at Gladiator 024.

Miles Hunsinger

Miles Hunsinger is an American mixed martial artist with a professional record of 7-2-0. Standing 6'0" with a 75-inch reach, he has competed in several prominent organizations including the LFA, Eagle FC, and PFL. Known for his grappling proficiency, he has secured notable victories such as a rear-naked choke submission over Nate Kearsley at LFA 75. His recent competition history includes a bout against Luis Hernandez in 2025 and a matchup against Demarques Jackson at Eagle FC 44.

Takuya Yamamoto

Takuya Yamamoto is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division with a professional record of 11-3-1. Known for his finishing ability and balanced skill set, he is a former two-division champion in GRACHAN. He is currently on a three-fight winning streak, most recently securing a first-round armbar victory over Deberson Batista in March 2026, following a unanimous decision win against Kazuki Kasai and a first-round knockout of Yuki Okano.

Chuka Willis

Chuka Willis, also known by his nickname "The Lion King," is an American mixed martial artist competing in the lightweight and featherweight divisions. Holding a professional record of 17 wins and 7 losses, he has fought for major organizations including World Series of Fighting (WSOF) and Black Combat. He is currently on a five-fight winning streak, most recently defeating Hyun Woo Jeon via first-round submission at a Black Combat event in March 2026.

Mitsuhiro Toma

Mitsuhiro Toma, professionally known as TOMA, is a Japanese featherweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 16-13-2. Standing 173cm tall, he is a veteran of the Shooto organization and a former Shooto Pacific Rim Featherweight Champion. His recent competitive run includes a second-round TKO victory over Hiroshige Tanaka in June 2026, which followed challenges against international opponents like Victor Hugo and Wubukasimu Kuerban.

Daniel McElhaney

Daniel McElhaney is a United States featherweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 9 wins and 3 losses. Standing 5'7", he has built a reputation for his effective submission grappling. He is currently on a three-fight winning streak, most recently securing a rear naked choke victory over Sang Hyun Park in March 2026. This followed a split decision win against Kevin Boehm in October 2025 and a first-round arm triangle choke submission of Jose Lugo in August 2025.

Rukiya Mukai

Rukiya Mukai is a Japanese bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 6 wins and 2 losses. Competing primarily in the GLADIATOR organization, he is known for his finishing ability and explosive power. In his most recent outing on March 28, 2026, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Felipe Gheno. His previous performances include a second-round knockout of Hyuga Miyagawa and a lightning-fast 23-second knockout victory against Katsuya Fujiwara.

Lake Gee

Lake Gee is an undefeated United States bantamweight fighter with a professional record of 9-0-0. Standing 5'8", he has built a reputation as a versatile and dangerous competitor across various organizations. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Yu Chan Kim in March 2026 and a second-round ground-and-pound finish against Bobby Seronio III in May 2025. He also holds notable wins over Terrance Saeteurn and Chase Eastman.

Sora Yamasaki

Sora Yamasaki is a professional flyweight MMA fighter from Japan with an 8-1-0 record. Standing 5'7", he has established himself as a versatile competitor primarily in Pancrase and international showcase events. His recent form includes a unanimous decision victory over Tiago Xavier at BnD Black Cup in March 2026. Prior to that, he secured significant wins against Zahid Ahmad and a second-round TKO of Jung Woo Bae, demonstrating his ability to finish fights and compete at a high level.

Isiah Torres

Isiah Torres is a flyweight mixed martial artist from the United States with a professional record of 9-4-1. Standing 5'8", he is known for a versatile finishing ability that spans both clinical striking and technical grappling. In his most recent outing at BnD Black Cup in March 2026, he secured a third-round victory over Min Joo Lee via head kick and punches. This followed a submission loss to Casey Norton and a triangle choke victory over Joe Poirier at Cage Titans 72.