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Shoji Saito

Record: 9-3-1. Organization: Shooto. Style: Boxing. Shoji Saito is a Japanese bantamweight fighter and the 13th Shooto World Bantamweight Champion. Known for his sharp striking rooted in amateur boxing, he captured the world title in July 2024 with a victory over Nobuki Fujii. Most recently, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Riku Nakajima in August 2026, followed by another unanimous decision win against Shinebaatar Bat-Erdene in February 2026.

Shohei Nose

Shohei Nose is a Japanese bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 12-5-2. Competing primarily in organizations such as Shooto and the Road to UFC tournament, he is noted for his strong grappling foundation and submission threat. In his recent outings, he faced Daiki Lightyear for the Shooto Pacific Rim Bantamweight Championship in December 2024, falling just short in a split decision. Prior to that, he competed in the opening round of Road to UFC Season 3 in May 2024, where he engaged in a high-level contest against SuYoung You.

Wataru Yamauchi

Wataru Yamauchi is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the flyweight division for Shooto and RIZIN. Known for his aggressive fighting style rooted in Kyokushin karate, he has compiled a professional record of 10-4-0. His recent performances include a dominant first-round TKO victory over Daniel Agray in January 2026 and a hard-fought appearance in the 2025 Road to UFC tournament, where he displayed his striking power despite facing tough international opposition.

Simon Suzuki

Simon Suzuki is a rising flyweight MMA fighter from Japan with a professional record of 6-1-1. Standing 5'5" (166cm) tall, he competes primarily in the Shooto organization, where he has established himself as a top-ranked contender. He is currently on an impressive six-fight winning streak, showcasing a versatile skill set with both grappling prowess and striking durability. His recent victories include a unanimous decision win over Chisei Yohena in March 2026 and a significant rear-naked choke finish against Shuto Aki in July 2025.

Kyle Mayocchi

Kyle Mayocchi is an undefeated Australian featherweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 5-0-0. Known for his well-rounded skill set, he combines a strong grappling background—holding a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—with a developed boxing game. He most recently competed at TTF Challenge 11 in September 2025, where he secured a first-round victory over veteran Hayato Ishii via ground and pound in just 2:24.

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.

Riku Nakajima

Riku Nakajima is an undefeated bantamweight mixed martial artist from Japan with a professional record of 5 wins and 1 draw. Standing 175cm tall, he competes in the Shooto organization where he has become known for his high-level grappling and finishing ability. His recent performances include a first-round rear naked choke victory over Daiki Fukumoto in January 2026 and a first-round ground and pound win against Daiki Saito in November 2025.

Takuma Sudo

Takuma Sudo is a Japanese mixed martial artist with a professional record of 7-4-0, primarily competing in Shooto and Fighting NEXUS. Standing 5'6" and born on May 25, 2000, he is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specialist known for his high-level grappling and submission threat. In his recent outings, he faced Takeji Yokoyama at Fighting NEXUS vol.41 and Nobuki Fujii at Shooto 2024 Vol.2, both resulting in unanimous decision losses. He previously secured a notable second-round heel hook victory over Joji Goto.

Kazuma Kuramoto

Kazuma Kuramoto is a Japanese mixed martial artist with a professional record of 11-4-0. Competing primarily in RIZIN and Shooto, he is a former three-time All-Japan Greco-Roman wrestling champion. Known by the nickname "Toujin" (God of Throws), Kuramoto’s style is defined by explosive suplexes and powerful ground strikes. His most recent performance was a second-round TKO victory over Ji Yong Yang at RIZIN 46 in April 2024.

Chi Woo Park

Chi Woo Park (박치우) is a South Korean mixed martial artist competing in the bantamweight division, primarily for the Black Combat organization. Holding a professional record of 4-0-0, he has quickly established himself as a rising prospect in the regional scene. His recent performances include a submission victory over Jong Jun Park at Black Combat Champions League 24-25 and a notable second-round win against Tatsuro Fukui at the AFC 34 x HEAT 55 joint event.

Arashi Okada

Arashi Okada is a Japanese flyweight competitor in Shooto with a professional record of 5 wins and 1 loss. Standing 169cm tall, he has established himself as a resilient tactician, with the majority of his victories coming via decision. He is currently on a two-fight winning streak, most recently securing a unanimous decision victory over Mutsutaro Osorezan in November 2025, which followed another unanimous decision win against Yuhei Koga in September 2025.

Daichi Mizuta

Daichi Mizuta, known by the ring name "Daichi," is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the flyweight division. Holding a professional record of 6-2-0, he has demonstrated a well-rounded skill set with a notable ability to secure victories via stoppage. In his most recent outing at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2024 5th Round in September 2024, he earned a first-round technical knockout victory. This followed a decision win over Ryosuke Takahashi at DEEP 120 Impact in July 2024.

Seiya Sugimoto

Seiya Sugimoto is a Japanese flyweight fighter competing in Shooto with a professional record of 5 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. Standing 170cm, he is currently on a dominant five-fight unbeaten streak characterized by rapid finishes. In his most recent outing at Shooto 2025 Vol.10, he secured a first-round victory over Soichiro Umekawa via ground and pound. This followed a 25-second knockout of Soma Yamamoto and a lightning-fast 12-second stoppage against Yo Otake earlier in 2025.

Takeru Suzuki

Takeru Suzuki is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the flyweight division of Professional Shooto. Born on June 12, 2002, he holds an undefeated professional record of 5-0-0. He gained prominence by winning the 2025 Shooto Flyweight Rookie of the Year tournament. His recent victories include a technical submission over Akira Otake in May 2026 and a unanimous decision win against Hiromi Asai in January 2026 to secure his rookie title.

Langdi Xie

Langdi Xie is a featherweight mixed martial artist from China with a professional record of 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. Standing 180cm tall, he competes primarily in Shooto. Known for his finishing ability on the ground, his recent performances include a unanimous decision loss to Go Todoroki in November 2025, a first-round rear naked choke victory over Yusei Ishida in September 2025, and a unanimous draw against Tateo Iida in March 2025.

Eiji Joan Yoshizawa

Eiji Joan Yoshizawa is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division (145 lbs). Holding a professional record of 0 wins and 1 loss, he has primarily competed in Japanese regional events and amateur circuits. Known for his resilience and striking-based approach, his most recent professional outing resulted in a defeat against Randy Sha via submission in March 2024. He continues to refine his skills as he pursues further opportunities in the sport.

Tatsuma Okada

Tatsuma Okada is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division. Born on July 8, 2000, in Niigata, he is a former wrestling practitioner who has developed a balanced fighting style known for grappling transitions and heavy ground-and-pound. He primarily competes in Professional Shooto and the Poundout organization. His recent performances include matches against Sota Shiozu in August 2026 and Keita Ishibashi in early 2026.

Arima Tetta

Arima Tetta is a Japanese flyweight mixed martial artist born on June 3, 2002. Standing 170 cm tall, he competed in the Professional Shooto organization. His professional career is highlighted by an appearance in May 2017, where he faced Takeru Uchida. Known for his participation in Shooto's competitive circuits, Arima is part of a generation of fighters who balanced development in the amateur and junior ranks before moving into the professional arena.