Fighting NEXUS vol.45 × STRIKE NEXUS 10

Yuki Hinata

Yuki Hinata is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the strawweight division of Pancrase. A former high school wrestler, he gained recognition by winning the flyweight main tournament at the 2023 Amateur MMA All Japan Championships. He currently holds a professional record of 2-3-0. In his most recent outing at Pancrase Blood.9 in February 2026, Hinata secured a second-round TKO victory over Enma. This followed a submission loss to Kaisei Ujihara in the 2025 Neo-Blood Tournament semifinals. His earlier professional victory came in May 2025, where he defeated Daiki Yonamine via first-round TKO. Known for a style that incorporates effective low kicks and a resilient offensive mindset, Hinata continues to develop as a rising talent in the strawweight ranks.