Lemino Shooto.5

Hidenari Saijo

Hidenari Saijo is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the Welterweight division with a professional record of 6 wins and 2 losses. He primarily competes in Shooto and has recently expanded his reach to international platforms like ONE Championship. Known for his finishing ability and well-rounded skill set, he most recently secured a unanimous decision victory over Kurvon Battle at Lemino Shooto.2 in October 2025. He also holds a notable first-round armbar submission over Hiroaki Mukuno.

Makoa Cooper

Makoa Cooper is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States who competes in the welterweight division. Holding a professional record of 2 wins and 2 losses, Cooper is recognized for his explosive power and finishing ability. In his most recent outing in March 2024, he went the distance in a unanimous decision against Ray Waters. His victories are highlighted by a swift 9-second knockout at Titan FC 74 and a first-round TKO victory at Destiny MMA in 2023.

Ryuon Iju

Ryuon Iju is an undefeated Japanese featherweight prospect competing in Shooto with a professional record of 5 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw. Known for his exceptional grappling and submission skills, he is currently on a multi-fight winning streak. In his most recent outing at Shooto GIG TOKYO Vol.36, he secured a first-round armbar victory over Kenta Ide. This followed a triangle choke win against Munenori Fujita and a quick heel hold submission over Shinji Aoi.

Hikaru Yoshino

Hikaru Yoshino is a Japanese bantamweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 14-6-0. A former judoka, he is known for a fighting style that blends high-level grappling with an increasingly sharp striking game. Yoshino has competed across prominent organizations including RIZIN and UAE Warriors. In his most recent bout on November 29, 2025, he secured a second-round TKO victory over Yuki Ueda at Gladiator 033.

Kota Tomori

Kota Tomori is an undefeated mixed martial artist from Japan with a professional record of 4 wins and 0 losses. Competing in the Strawweight division, he is a rising talent within the Shooto organization. Known for his finishing ability and dynamic grappling, his recent performances include back-to-back first-round ground and pound victories against Yuya Kaneuchi and Taichi Taninaka. He also holds a unanimous decision win over Atsushi Makigaya and a knockout win against Nohiro Ota.

Yoshinao Touma

Yoshinao Touma is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the strawweight division with a professional record of 10 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. Standing 5'3", he is a prominent figure in the Shooto organization. In his most recent outing at Lemino Shooto.1 in September 2025, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Nobutaka Naito. This followed a narrow split decision loss to Mikihito Yamagami and a string of unanimous decision wins against Hiroto Nei and Masayoshi Kato.

Mitsuhisa Sunabe

Mitsuhisa Sunabe is a veteran Japanese mixed martial artist with a professional record of 30 wins, 13 losses, and 4 draws. Standing 172cm tall and competing in the flyweight division, he is a legendary figure in Pancrase, where he became a three-division champion. His foundation is in wrestling, complemented by a versatile submission game. Most recently, he secured a first-round victory over Yuki Fukushima via rear naked choke at Lemino Shooto.2 in October 2025.

Soichiro Umekawa

Soichiro Umekawa is a Japanese flyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 3 wins and 5 losses, primarily competing in organizations such as Shooto and Pancrase. Standing 162cm tall, he is known for his resilience and finishing ability. In his most recent outing at Shooto 2025 Vol.10, he faced Seiya Sugimoto. Prior to that, he secured an impressive second-round knockout victory against Yuichi Miyagi at Shooto Okinawa vol.11 in November 2024.

Takashi Mizushima

Takashi Mizushima is a Japanese bantamweight fighter with an undefeated professional record of 2 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw. Standing 5'8", he competes in the Shooto organization where he has demonstrated a versatile finishing ability. In his most recent performance at Lemino Shooto.2 in October 2025, he secured a first-round victory via triangle choke. Prior to that, he earned a second-round TKO through ground and pound, following a unanimous draw in his professional debut in late 2024.

Ryunosuke Matsuoka

Ryunosuke Matsuoka is a Japanese bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 5 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. Standing 5'8" (173cm), he competes primarily in Shooto. He is currently on a two-fight winning streak, most recently securing a unanimous decision victory against Tomohiro Hagino in December 2025. This followed a second-round submission win via rear-naked choke against Miyabi Kinjo in September 2025.

Atsushi Fujitani

Atsushi Fujitani is a Japanese bantamweight fighter with a professional record of 3 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. Standing 180cm tall, he competes primarily in Shooto and GRACHAN. He is currently on a four-fight unbeaten streak. His most recent outing was a majority draw against Yusuke Yagi in December 2025. This followed back-to-back first-round knockout victories via ground and pound against Masahiro Higuchi and Yoichiro Kuranobu, the latter of which ended in just 16 seconds.

Hidefumi Shimoma

Hidefumi Shimoma is a Japanese bantamweight fighter with an undefeated professional record of 2-0-0. Standing 170cm tall, he competes in the Shooto organization where he has quickly distinguished himself as a dangerous submission specialist. He is currently on a two-fight winning streak, having most recently defeated Ryoma Tsukamoto via rear naked choke in the first round at Lemino Shooto.1. Prior to that, he secured another first-round rear naked choke victory against Arata Ueki.

Soten Takemoto

Soten Takemoto is a Japanese flyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 1-0-0. Standing 5'5" (165cm), he competes in the flyweight division. In his most recent professional outing at BLOOM.03 in October 2024, he secured a split decision victory over Atsushi Otani. Prior to his professional debut, he demonstrated his grappling proficiency by winning two matches in a single day at Shooto Challenge Yamaguchi 4, including a first-round sleeper hold submission.

Yu Tamashiro

Yu Tamashiro is a Japanese fighter born on September 12, 2006. Standing 158 cm tall, he competes in the strawweight and flyweight divisions of Shooto. He made a successful junior debut in January 2020 at Korakuen Hall, where he secured a victory via armbar in the first round. He recently achieved a significant milestone by winning the Flyweight tournament at the 31st All Japan Amateur Shooto Championship in October 2025.

Bo Bae Lee

Bo Bae Lee (イ・ボベ) is a mixed martial artist from South Korea who competes in the atomweight division (105 lbs). A professional fighter with an official 0-0-0 record, she has established her career in the South Korean MMA scene, notably appearing in the Z-Fight Night (ZFN) organization. She is part of a new generation of Korean fighters working toward international competition in the lower weight classes.

Noa Tokumoto

Noa Tokumoto is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the Atomweight division, primarily for Shooto. Born in 2006 and representing Okinawa, she transitioned to the professional ranks after winning the 2024 All Japan Amateur Shooto Championship in the strawweight category. Known for her dynamic striking—particularly her sharp high kicks—and aggressive grappling, she has quickly risen as a prominent prospect in the "COLORS" female-only Shooto series. Her recent competitive run includes a split decision victory over veteran Megumi Sugimoto in January 2026, which solidified her status as a top contender for the vacant Atomweight title. Prior to that, she secured a rapid 32-second knockout via head kick against Emi Yasuda in September 2025 and an armbar submission victory over Mikiko Hiyama in June 2025.

Ryushiro Takemi

Ryushiro Takemi is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. He rose to prominence in the amateur circuit, notably winning the 2025 Shooto Kyushu Championship in the lightweight category. Known for his grappling-heavy style, he secured consecutive submission victories via rear-naked choke during his championship run. Following his regional success, he was officially recommended for a professional Shooto license in late 2025.

Chung Pui Wing

Chung Pui Wing is a bantamweight mixed martial artist from Hong Kong with a professional record of 1-1-0. Standing 5'9", he is known for a versatile finishing ability, utilizing both powerful striking and grappling. In his most recent outing at Lionrock Championship in October 2025, he secured a first-round victory over Arata Ueki via a body shot and ground punches. This followed a first-round TKO win against Sheng Feng Chien at WOTD: Enter The Dragon 11 in January 2024.

Akihiro Shinbori

Akihiro Shinbori is a Japanese bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 1 win, 0 losses, and 1 draw. Competing primarily in Shooto, he has demonstrated strong grappling proficiency early in his career. In his most recent outing at Shooto Torao 37 in December 2025, he secured a victory over Shun Komiyama via triangle choke in the first round. This followed a unanimous draw against Shunya Uesugi in his professional debut at Shooto Echigo Fujin Matsuri 15.

Takumi Oyamori

Takumi Oyamori is a mixed martial artist from Japan who competes in the bantamweight division. He has been active in the amateur Shooto circuit, notably reaching the finals of the 2025 Amateur Shooto Okinawa Championships. He is scheduled to make his professional debut in the Shooto organization at the "Lemino Shooto Vol. 5" event in April 2026, where he is set to face Akira in a bantamweight bout.