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.

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.

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.

Hidetaka Arato

Hidetaka Arato, known by the moniker "Kaiju Killer," is a Japanese heavyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 11 wins and 3 losses. Competing primarily in the heavyweight division, he has established himself as a formidable presence in organizations such as GRACHAN and RIZIN. His recent competitive history includes a victory over Shoma Shisido by unanimous decision at RIZIN LANDMARK 13 and a first-round TKO win against Nobuo Makioka.

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.

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.

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.

Asuka Tsubaki

Asuka Tsubaki is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the featherweight division (145 lbs) with a professional record of 7 wins and 7 losses. Known for his resilient fighting spirit, he primarily competes in the DEEP organization. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Tatsuki Saomoto at DEEP 117 Impact and a technical knockout win against Koya Kanda. He is currently focused on ascending the rankings to contend for a title.

Hiroto Gomyo

Hiroto Gomyo is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the featherweight division with a professional record of 8 wins and 6 losses. Primarily competing in the DEEP organization, he is known for his exceptional background in traditional karate, which translates into a sharp and explosive striking style. In his most recent bout at DEEP 123 Impact in February 2026, he secured a victory over Jivko Stoimenov via TKO.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Record: 7-6-0 Organization: DEEP Style: MMA (Striker/Grappler) A dynamic bantamweight competitor in DEEP, Arihito Yamamoto is known for his aggressive pressure and ability to mix striking with effective grappling. In 2024, he secured a significant TKO victory over Kota Yamaguchi at DEEP TOKYO IMPACT 2024 5th ROUND, snapping a two-fight skid. His recent career trajectory includes hard-fought matches against notable opponents such as Rikiya Matsuzawa and Taku Kohara.

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.

Kenshiro Yamamoto

Kenshiro Yamamoto is an undefeated mixed martial artist from Japan competing in the 155 lbs lightweight division with a professional record of 4-0-0. Primarily competing in the DEEP organization, he has demonstrated finishing ability with a mix of submissions and decisions. In his most recent outings, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Ryoma Ishizuka in December 2025 and earned a first-round technical submission via rear-naked choke against Shunsuke Miyajima in August 2025.

Taisei Suzuki

Record: 3-0-0 Organization: DEEP Fighting Style: MMA (All-rounder) Taisei Suzuki is a rising prospect in the DEEP featherweight division. Born in 2005, he has maintained a perfect professional record since his debut in March 2025. Known for his finishing ability, he secured a neck crank victory over Ren Fujii in December 2025, a first-round TKO against Yutaka Imamura in September 2025, and a rear-naked choke win in his professional debut against Koichi Hiraishi.

Airu Okumura

Airu Okumura (2-1-0) is a promising mixed martial artist from Japan competing in the featherweight division. A standout in the amateur scene, he achieved significant success by winning the Lightweight tournament at the 28th All Japan Amateur Shooto Championship in 2022. He currently competes in the DEEP organization. Known for a well-rounded skillset, his recent professional record includes a victory over Ryoto Owada by unanimous decision in May 2024.

Yushi Akimoto

Yushi Akimoto is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the 125-pound flyweight division. Known for his resilience and dedication to the sport, he has competed in organizations such as DEEP and BreakingDown. His professional record stands at 0-2-0, with his most recent performance taking place at DEEP 123 Impact in December 2025. Despite facing early career setbacks, he maintains a determined mindset, publicly stating his commitment to continuous improvement and his goal to make a major impact in the flyweight division.

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 mixed martial artist competing in the bantamweight division with an undefeated professional record of 2-0. Primarily fighting in the DEEP organization, he transitioned to MMA from a kickboxing background. His recent performances include a dominant first-round knockout victory at DEEP Tokyo Impact in December 2025 and a successful MMA debut win at DEEP Hamamatsu Impact in October 2025. Known for his finishing intent, he continues to show rapid growth in the cage.

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.