DEEP 130 Impact

Juri Ohara

Juri Ohara is a veteran Japanese mixed martial artist with a professional record of 37 wins, 22 losses, and 2 draws. Competing primarily in the lightweight division of DEEP and RIZIN, he is known for his aggressive striking and iron-willed fighting style. His recent performances include a second-round TKO victory in November 2025 and a championship win in September 2024, where he successfully avenged a previous loss to capture a title.

Daigo Kuramoto

Record: 8-2-0 | Organization: DEEP, RIZIN | Style: Karate, Judo Daigo Kuramoto is a lightweight competitor known for his precise striking and powerful knee finishes. Standing 178 cm tall, he transitioned from a successful amateur career and a victory in BreakingDown to professional MMA. Most recently, he secured back-to-back TKO wins in DEEP against Ryota Oki in November 2025 and Tommy Watanabe in March 2025. Prior to these victories, he competed in RIZIN Landmark 10 in November 2024.

Ibuki Shimada

Ibuki Shimada is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the 170-pound welterweight division with a professional record of 13 wins and 6 losses. Known for his aggressive fighting style and finishing ability, he primarily competes in the Shooto organization. In his most recent outing at Shooto 2024 Vol.7, he secured a technical knockout victory over Eloneu de Oliveira. This followed a split decision win against Yuki Kawana and a submission victory over Shimon Smotritsky.

Kiichi Kunimoto

Kiichi "Strasser" Kunimoto is a veteran mixed martial artist from Japan with a professional record of 21 wins, 12 losses, and 2 draws. Competing in the welterweight division, he is known for his well-rounded grappling and submission skills. He has competed at the highest levels of the sport, including the UFC, RIZIN, and Bellator. In his recent outings, he faced Igor Tanabe at RIZIN 45 and Daichi Abe at RIZIN 36, continuing to challenge top-tier competition.

Ryo Sakai

Ryo Sakai is a Japanese heavyweight martial artist with a professional record of 14 wins and 14 losses. Primarily competing in the DEEP organization, he is known for his resilience and striking power. In his most recent outing in February 2024 at DEEP 118 Impact, he secured a first-round TKO victory over Magomedkhabib Ubaidulaev. Prior to that, he faced tough competition against Shoma Shibisai and Myung Hyun-man, showcasing his willingness to take on the top heavyweights in the region.

Hidetaka Arato

Hidetaka Arato, known as "Kaiju Killer," is a Japanese heavyweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 11 wins and 4 losses. Standing 178cm tall, he is a former GRACHAN heavyweight champion recognized for his significant power and finishing ability. His recent competitive history includes a first-round encounter with Ryo Sakai at DEEP 130 Impact, a hard-fought battle against Dong Hyun Bae at Grachan 77, and a unanimous decision appearance against Sina Karimian at RIZIN LANDMARK 11.

Sho Sekihara

Sho Sekihara is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the Flyweight division with a professional record of 13-4-0. Primarily competing in the DEEP organization, he is known for a high-intensity fighting style and physical toughness. His recent momentum includes a decision victory over Rikiya Matsuzawa in March 2024 and a split decision win against Kenta Zenda in December 2023, showcasing his ability to prevail in closely contested, high-stakes bouts.

Rikiya Matsuzawa

Rikiya Matsuzawa is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the 125 lbs flyweight division with a professional record of 13-12-0. Known for his resilience and dedication to the sport, he has primarily competed in the DEEP organization. His most recent performance resulted in a victory over Kotetsu Hara in March 2025. This win followed a successful outing in November 2024, showing his continued growth and momentum within the competitive Japanese flyweight scene.

Hiroto Gomyo

Hiroto Gomyo is a Japanese featherweight fighter known for his high-level karate background. Standing 178cm tall, he competes primarily in DEEP and RIZIN. His recent trajectory includes a knockout loss to Asuka Tsubaki at DEEP 130 Impact and unanimous decision losses against Tetsuya Seki and Ryogo Takahashi. Prior to this, he secured notable back-to-back victories, defeating MMA veteran Daisuke Nakamura at DEEP 124 and Koki Akada via split decision at RIZIN 49.

Asuka Tsubaki

Asuka Tsubaki is a Japanese featherweight fighter with a professional record of 8 wins and 7 losses. Standing 173cm tall, he is known for his technical striking and resilience. In his most recent outing at DEEP 130 Impact on March 20, 2026, he secured an impressive second-round knockout victory over Hiroto Gomyo. This followed a submission loss to Juntaro Ushiku and a competitive match against Keisuke Sasu, preceded by decision wins over Tateo Iida and Daiki Yuki in the Shooto organization.

Takeaki Kinoshita

Takeaki Kinoshita, known professionally as Takeaki "Karate" Kinoshita, is a Japanese featherweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 9 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw. Competing primarily in the DEEP organization, he is recognized for his striking-based style rooted in karate. In his most recent bout, he faced Seiya Aimoto. Kinoshita is currently scheduled to return to the DEEP cage in March 2026 for a highly anticipated matchup against former RISE champion Naoki.

Naoki Tanaka

Naoki Tanaka is a featherweight mixed martial artist from Japan with a professional record of 1 win and 2 losses. Competing in organizations such as DEEP, he is a technical fighter who actively engages with his supporters. His recent competitive history includes a decision victory against Shion over three rounds, which followed a closely contested split decision result against Takuma Iwasaki. He is currently preparing for a featured bout at DEEP 130.

Mamoru Uoi

Mamoru Uoi is a veteran Japanese bantamweight fighter with a professional record of 25-16-5. Competing primarily in DEEP, Shooto, and RIZIN, he is renowned for his signature "Full Swing" fighting style, which focuses on delivering heavy, haymaker-style strikes. His recent competitive history includes a decision victory over Shosuke Kawamura in December 2024, a loss to Kaito Yoshimura in May 2024, and a draw against Koichi Ishizuka in 2023.

Ryu Terasaki

Record: 4 wins, 1 loss. A rising fighter competing in the DEEP Bantamweight division (135 lbs). With a solid background in Karate, his fighting style is characterized by sharp striking and a growing proficiency in finishing fights. His most recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Hitoshi Wakita at DEEP Nagoya Impact 2024 in August 2024, followed by a first-round TKO win against Sho Akaba at DEEP 122 Impact in November 2024.

Junya Hibino

Junya Hibino is a Japanese MMA fighter competing in the 135 lbs bantamweight division, primarily within the DEEP organization. Holding a professional record of 8 wins and 6 losses, he is known for his aggressive fighting style and deep passion for the sport. His recent competitive history includes a decision victory over Shosuke Kinoshita, followed by a loss to Michio Ito and a submission defeat against Rikiya Matsuzawa, as he continues to challenge the top of the division.

Arihito Yamamoto

Arihito Yamamoto, also known as Yujin Yamamoto, is a Japanese bantamweight fighter with an 8-6-0 record competing primarily in DEEP. Standing 5'7", the 31-year-old is currently on a two-fight winning streak. His most recent victory came against Junya Hibino at DEEP 130 Impact in March 2026. Prior to that, he secured a unanimous decision win over Yuki Takano at DEEP 128 Impact. Yamamoto is known for his finishing ability, having earned multiple TKO victories during his recent run.

Kenshiro Yamamoto

Kenshiro Yamamoto is an undefeated mixed martial artist from Japan competing in the lightweight division of DEEP. Born on April 6, 1987, the 180cm fighter currently holds a perfect 5-0 record. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Yuga Nakaya in March 2026 and a second-round rear naked choke submission of Yuma Ishizuka. His balanced skill set has led to a mix of knockout, submission, and decision wins since his debut in 2024.

Yuga Nakaya

Yuga Nakaya is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the lightweight and featherweight divisions. With a background in judo, he transitions his grappling expertise into the cage with a resilient and persistent fighting style. He rose to prominence as a participant in the "Kakutou Dairi Sensou: THE MAX" tournament, where he was mentored by MMA legend Shinya Aoki. In recent competition, Nakaya showcased his growth on a major stage at RIZIN Otoko Matsuri in May 2025, where he faced Hiro Sasaki. Prior to that, he competed in the DEEP organization, securing a decision victory against Yuta Komaki at DEEP 117 Impact in December 2023. Known for his emotional investment and dedication to the sport, he continues to evolve as a representative of the next generation of Japanese fighters.

Taisei Suzuki

Taisei Suzuki is an undefeated Japanese featherweight prospect competing in DEEP with a professional record of 4-0-0. Standing 5'10", he is known for a versatile finishing ability, securing wins via both knockout and submission. His recent performances include a first-round TKO of Airu Okumura in March 2026, a second-round rear naked choke victory over Ren Fujii in December 2025, and a quick first-round TKO against Yutaka Imamura in September 2025.

Airu Okumura

Airu Okumura is a Japanese featherweight fighter with a professional record of 2 wins and 2 losses. Competing in prominent organizations like Shooto and DEEP, he is a tall athlete for the division at 180cm. He possesses a dangerous submission game, specifically a high-level triangle choke. In his most recent outing at DEEP 130 Impact, he faced Taisei Suzuki. Previously, he secured a second-round triangle choke victory against Shota Tanii and a first-round submission against Taku Matsuoka.

Yushi Akimoto

Yushi Akimoto is a Japanese flyweight mixed martial artist competing in the DEEP organization. Holding a professional record of 2-2-0, he is known for his resilience and striking capabilities. In his most recent outing at DEEP 130 Impact in March 2026, he secured a decisive second-round knockout victory against Niho Taniguchi. This followed a narrow split decision loss to Shido Kokubu and a previous victory over Soki Sakayori.

Niho Taniguchi

Niho Taniguchi is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the flyweight division. Standing 163 cm tall, he is an active competitor in the Japanese MMA circuit, primarily featuring in the DEEP organization. His professional career highlights a determined fighting style, characterized by a mix of striking and grappling. In his most recent professional bout, he demonstrated his power by securing a victory over Koji Kurokawa via second-round TKO at DEEP Nagoya Impact 2025.

Ryosei Takao

Ryosei Takao is a Japanese bantamweight fighter competing in DEEP. He currently holds a professional record of 3 wins and 0 losses. Takao has demonstrated a versatile skill set, securing victories through both technical striking and grappling endurance. In his most recent outing at DEEP 130 Impact, he earned a unanimous decision victory over Nobuhide Kawashima. This followed a first-round knockout of Kabu Kikuchi and a split decision win against Kosei Ogasawara.

Nobuhide Kawashima

Nobuhide Kawashima is a Japanese bantamweight mixed martial artist. Competing primarily in the amateur and regional circuits, he has built a foundation through dedicated training in both grappling and striking disciplines. His recent activity includes a high-profile appearance scheduled for March 2026 at DEEP 130 IMPACT at Korakuen Hall. Kawashima was set to face Ryosei Takao in an opening fight under amateur S-rules, a platform known for showcasing the next generation of Japanese MMA talent.