DEEP 133 Impact

Taisei Sekino

Taisei Sekino is a Japanese heavyweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 11 wins and 7 losses. Known for his aggressive striking and knockout power, he competes primarily in Road FC and DEEP. His recent performances include a hard-fought battle against Tae In Kim at Road FC 76, a unanimous decision victory over Dong Hyun Bae, and a third-round TKO of Ryo Sakai. He also secured notable finishes against A Sol Kwon and Gun Oh Shim.

Shoma Shibisai

Shoma Shibisai is a Japanese heavyweight martial artist with a professional record of 10-4-0. Standing 6'3" with a 78-inch reach, he is a prominent figure in RIZIN, known for his finishing ability and a high submission rate. His recent performances include a submission victory over Janos Csukas via heel hold at RIZIN 44 and a rear naked choke win against Cally de Oliveira at RIZIN 38. He consistently seeks early finishes through both powerful striking and technical grappling.

Daichi Kitakata

Daichi Kitakata is a Japanese flyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 20 wins, 14 losses, and 1 draw. A former Strawweight King of Pancrase, he is known for his solid foundation in Judo and his tenacious grappling style. In his recent outings, he faced Sho Sekihara at DEEP 126 Impact, losing by unanimous decision. This followed a bout against Alibek Gadzhammatov at RIZIN LANDMARK 10 and a title defense attempt against Keito Yamakita in Pancrase.

Jo Arai

Jo Arai is a professional mixed martial artist from Japan with a record of 17 wins, 13 losses, and 2 draws. Competing in the flyweight division, he achieved the historic distinction of becoming a simultaneous two-division champion in Shooto, holding both the Strawweight and Flyweight world titles. Known for his aggressive striking and resilience, his recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Koyuru Tanoue and a challenging bout against Jung Hyun Lee at RIZIN 52.

Satoru Kitaoka

Satoru Kitaoka is a veteran Japanese mixed martial artist with a professional record of 44 wins, 29 losses, and 9 draws. Competing primarily in the lightweight division, he is a former Sengoku Lightweight Champion and DEEP Lightweight Champion. Renowned for his elite grappling, he specializes in catch wrestling and holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His recent performance includes a hard-fought battle against Soshi Yamamoto at DEEP 124 IMPACT in March 2025.

Yajuro Yamazaki

Yajuro Yamazaki is a Japanese lightweight fighter with a 2-0 professional MMA record, competing primarily in DEEP. A highly decorated wrestler, he won the 2022 Emperor's Cup All Japan Wrestling Championship in the freestyle 79kg division. His fighting style is built upon this elite wrestling foundation, characterized by relentless pressure and physical strength. Most recently, he secured a split decision victory over Ken Ura in February 2026, following a successful debut against Assane Gaide in September 2025.

Daisuke Nakamura

Daisuke Nakamura is a veteran Japanese mixed martial artist with a professional record of 35-29-1, primarily competing in the Featherweight division. Known for his masterful grappling and technical submission skills, he has competed in major organizations including PRIDE, DEEP, and RIZIN. His recent performances include a submission victory over Taisei Sakuraba via armbar at RIZIN: Otoko Matsuri, followed by a hard-fought unanimous decision against Yu Karino at DEEP 131 Impact.

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.

Seigo Mizuguchi

Seigo Mizuguchi is a veteran Japanese mixed martial artist with a professional record of 17 wins and 26 losses. Competing primarily in the Super Heavyweight division for the DEEP organization, his style is rooted in his solid Judo foundation. In his most recent bouts, he faced a setback against Nobuhiro Naito, which followed two consecutive first-round armlock submission victories over Buffalo and Chota Sakai, showcasing his dangerous grappling and submission skills.

MAX Yoshida

MAX Yoshida is a Japanese heavyweight MMA fighter born on November 5, 1987. Standing 6'1" (185cm) and weighing approximately 216 lbs, he brings a powerful physical presence to the cage. He recently competed at RIZIN LANDMARK 12 in Kobe on November 2, 2025, where he faced Satoshi Kamiyama. Despite a loss in that outing via first-round stoppage due to ground elbows, Yoshida remains a dedicated competitor in the regional combat sports scene.

Michio Ito

Michio Ito, who competes under the ring name Hanmyo Oniyama, is a Japanese featherweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 12 wins and 9 losses. Standing 5'7" with a 68.9-inch reach, he is known for his competitive presence in the DEEP organization. In his most recent outing at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026 3rd Round, he secured a first-round victory via guillotine choke against Isamu Kikukawa. This followed a resilient performance against Regezhen in WLF MMA.

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.

Hayato Matsuoka

Hayato Matsuoka is a Japanese flyweight competitor with an 8-7-0 record. Fighting primarily in the DEEP organization, he is known for a balanced style that includes technical grappling and striking. His recent competitive run includes a unanimous decision victory over Kotetsu Hara at DEEP 122 Impact and a first-round submission win via rear naked choke against Woo Jae Kim. Most recently, he competed at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2025 6th Round in December 2025.

Uta Niida

Uta Niida is an undefeated Japanese flyweight competitor currently active in the DEEP organization. Holding a professional record of 3-0-0, Niida has distinguished himself as a dangerous submission specialist, securing all of his professional victories by first-round finishes. In his most recent outing at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026 3rd Round, he defeated Yuto Hirose via armbar. This followed first-round rear naked choke victories over Sakyo Kajita in 2025 and Ryosuke Yamamoto in 2024.

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.