DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026 3rd Round

Taichi Nakajima

Taichi Nakajima is a seasoned Japanese mixed martial artist with a professional record of 19-14-1. A former PANCRASE Featherweight Champion, he currently competes in the Bantamweight division. Known for his well-rounded skills and tactical striking, his recent performances include a first-round knockout victory over Coro at RIZIN LANDMARK 11 and a technical knockout win against Hiroyuki Oshiro. He also holds a notable unanimous decision victory over Ryo Okada in RIZIN.

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.

Ken Hasegawa

Ken Hasegawa is a veteran Japanese mixed martial artist with an 18-6-1 record, competing across organizations such as DEEP and ONE Championship. Standing 5'11" with a 71.5" reach, he is known for a powerful grappling base and high-level durability. Most recently, he secured a first-round ground-and-pound victory over Akira Tiger at DEEP Tokyo Impact in May 2026, bouncing back from a unanimous decision loss against Tserendash Azjargal earlier in 2025.

Akira Tiger

Akira Tiger is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the Super Heavyweight division. Holding a professional record of 0-2-0, he has demonstrated his resilience by competing in organizations such as DEEP. In his most recent outing at DEEP Fight Challenge 2026 1st Round, he engaged in a full-distance battle against White Bear, ultimately resulting in a unanimous decision loss. Prior to that, he faced Ryugo Takeuchi at DEEP Osaka Impact 2024.

Kanji Matsuura

Kanji Matsuura is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the 145-pound featherweight division. Currently active in the DEEP organization, he holds a professional record of 1 win and 1 loss. Standing 5 feet 9 inches tall, he is known for his finishing ability. In his most recent outing at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2025 6th Round in December 2025, he secured a first-round knockout victory against Yutaka Imamura. This followed a unanimous decision loss to Shogo Ota in May 2025.

Kinno Kinno

KINNO is a Japanese lightweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 2 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw. Competing primarily in regional Japanese promotions such as DEEP, he is known for a high-impact fighting style and a tendency to finish fights early. In his most recent appearance at DEEP Hamamatsu Impact 2025 2nd Round, he secured a swift victory by defeating Kentaro Hachisu via knockout just 18 seconds into the first round.

Yuma Kurooka

Yuma Kurooka is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the bantamweight division, primarily within the DEEP organization. Born on May 26, 1999, he stands 170cm tall and holds a professional record of 3 wins and 3 losses. He is known for his finishing ability, notably securing a fast 33-second knockout victory. In his most recent outing at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026 3rd Round, he earned a unanimous decision victory over Kenji Sasazaki, demonstrating his growth and endurance.

Kenji Sasazaki

東京都出身、2000年生まれの総合格闘家。170cmの体格を活かしたバンタム級の選手であり、粘り強い戦いと確かな技術を武器に活躍している。プロ戦績は3勝1敗（※格闘代理戦争等の特別ルールを除く）。2024年にパンクラスで連勝を飾り、2025年に入ってもパンクラスBlood.6やDEEP Tokyo Impact等の主要大会で勝利を重ねるなど、現在4連勝と破竹の勢いを見せている。

Gaku Sakamoto

Gaku Sakamoto is a Japanese bantamweight fighter with a professional record of 5-4-0. Competing primarily in the DEEP organization, he is known for a versatile finishing ability, securing victories through both explosive strikes and technical submissions. In his most recent outing at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026, he secured a first-round armbar victory over Gi Wan Ham. This followed a quick armbar win against Ryuki Kirishima and a lightning-fast 13-second TKO victory over Yasuki Kajimoto.

Gi Wan Ham

Gi Wan Ham is a South Korea featherweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 2 wins and 3 losses. Standing 178cm tall, he competes primarily in the Ring Championship organization. He is currently on a two-fight winning streak, most recently securing a first-round victory over Soichiro Hirai via head kick and punches in August 2025. This followed a unanimous decision victory against Min Hyuk Lee in October 2024, marking a successful momentum shift in his career.

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.

Isamu Kikukawa

Isamu Kikukawa is a Japanese featherweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 4 wins and 3 losses. Competing primarily in the DEEP organization, he is currently on a four-fight winning streak. His recent successes include unanimous decision victories over Daigo Gondo at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2025 6th Round and Koichi Hiraishi at DEEP 127 Impact. Prior to those, he secured consecutive first-round stoppages against Kentaro Hachisu and Kento Hioki.

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.

Yuto Hirose

Yuto Hirose is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the Flyweight division with a professional record of 6 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw. Standing 5'5", he is currently on a positive trajectory with a three-fight winning streak. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Hiroto Nagai in February 2026, which followed a unanimous decision win against Kouki Yonehara in December 2025 and a first-round knockout of Tomoharu Arao in August 2024.

Ryutaro Watanabe

Ryutaro Watanabe is a Japanese Flyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 7 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws. Competing across organizations such as DEEP and ZST, he is known for his resilience and well-rounded skill set. In his recent outings, he faced Lizi Congwu at WLF MMA 86 in August 2025. Prior to that, he secured a hard-fought split decision victory over Rui Kato at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2024 and a second-round stoppage win against Yuta Hamamoto at ZST 70.

Rikuya Nosaka

Rikuya Nosaka is a Japanese Flyweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 4 wins and 3 losses. Standing 165cm tall, he is known for his persistence and ability to finish fights on the ground, notably securing a rear-naked choke victory against Ibuki Matsumaru. In his most recent outing at Grachan 79 x HELIOS II in December 2025, Nosaka earned a majority decision victory over Mutsuki Miyajima. He has consistently competed across prominent Japanese promotions including DEEP and POUNDOUT.

Ryogo Takahashi

Ryogo Takahashi is a veteran Japanese mixed martial artist with a professional record of 16 wins and 11 losses. Competing primarily in the featherweight division, he is known for his heavy striking and powerful low kicks. In his most recent bouts, he faced Kazuki Aimoto at DEEP 129 Impact and Arata Mizuno at DEEP 126 Impact. Prior to those matches, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Hiroto Gomyo and a first-round knockout against Ginji Hara.

Shunki Mitsui

Shunki Mitsui is a rising Japanese featherweight competitor in DEEP with a professional record of 7-1-0. Born on August 26, 2004, and standing 170cm tall, he is known for a powerful and aggressive striking style. He is currently on a five-fight win streak, all via stoppage. Most recently, he secured a first-round TKO against Ryogo Takahashi in May 2026, which followed consecutive first-round knockout victories over Kaisei Kuroi, Naoki Tanaka, and Motonori Takiguchi.

Shotaro Uemura

Shotaro Uemura is a Japanese featherweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 2-0-0. Primarily competing in Japanese organizations such as DEEP and GFC, he has established a reputation as a dangerous finisher. In May 2026, he secured a first-round victory via right straight against Gabriel Umetsu at DEEP Tokyo Impact. Previously, he earned a lightning-fast 10-second knockout victory over Washington at GFC Vol. 22 in September 2025.

Eita Kikuma

Eita Kikuma is a flyweight mixed martial artist from Japan. Competing primarily in the DEEP organization, he currently holds a professional record of 1-2-0. Known for his finishing ability, he secured a first-round TKO victory over Haruto Ueda at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2025 5th Round. In his most recent outings, he faced Renya Konno at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026 and Fuga Takahashi at Brave Fight 40.

Shoma Koarashi

Shoma Koarashi is an emerging mixed martial artist from Japan who competes in the Flyweight division. He currently holds a professional record of 1 win and 0 losses. Competing in the GLADIATOR promotion, he has demonstrated early finishing ability and a focused fighting style. In his most recent bout at GLADIATOR 030 on April 5, 2025, he secured a victory over Hyoto via KO/TKO just 1 minute and 18 seconds into the first round.