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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.

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.

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.

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.