NEXUS MANIA 2026 1ROUND

Yuta Komaki

Yuta Komaki is a Japanese lightweight fighter with an 8-6-0 record, standing 180cm tall. Known for his finishing instinct, he is currently on a three-fight winning streak in the Fighting NEXUS organization. His recent momentum includes a second-round TKO victory over Gabriel Umetsu in December 2025, a first-round TKO against Hiroki Arakawa in October 2025, and a first-round TKO of Hone Milne in May 2025. He is scheduled to face Kenmin Kim in April 2026.

Kenmin Kim

Kenmin Kim is a lightweight MMA fighter from Japan known for his competitive spirit and background in the underground circuit. He holds a victory in KROSS×OVER 11 where he defeated Hiromasa Muramatsu by unanimous decision. More recently, he secured a second-round KO victory at BreakingDown 17 in September 2025. He is currently scheduled to compete in NEXUS MANIA 2026 1ROUND against Yuta Komaki in April 2026.

Subaru Mori

Subaru Mori is an undefeated Japanese prospect in the Welterweight division with a professional record of 5-0-0. Standing 5'11", he has quickly established himself as a finishing threat in the Fighting NEXUS organization. His recent performances include back-to-back rear-naked choke victories over Chow Tegi in 2025, an armlock submission win against Gen Kikuchi, and a unanimous decision victory over Sean Watanabe. He is currently scheduled to face Yuta Watanabe in April 2026.

Yuta Watanabe

Yuta is a veteran Japanese welterweight with a professional record of 23-12-4. Standing 181cm, he is known for a well-rounded skill set and a high finishing rate. He currently carries a two-fight winning streak, most recently securing a second-round submission via rear naked choke against Yukito Tamayose in August 2025. This followed a first-round TKO victory over Katana Nishimura. He is scheduled to face Subaru Mori at NEXUS MANIA 2026 1ROUND on April 25, 2026.

Kentaro Okumura

Kentaro Okumura is an undefeated Japanese bantamweight prospect with a professional record of 4-0. Competing primarily in Fighting NEXUS, he has established himself as a versatile finisher with a high submission rate. His recent momentum includes a first-round armbar victory over Takuya Ogura in November 2025, a first-round arm triangle choke against Masamune Onodera in September, and a first-round TKO of Toru Fujii in June.

Yuto Shioya

Yuto Shioya is a bantamweight MMA fighter from Japan with a professional record of 5 wins and 2 losses. Competing primarily in Fighting NEXUS and PFC, he is currently on a dominant three-fight winning streak, with all three victories coming by way of KO or TKO. His most recent performances include a first-round stoppage of Tetsuya Fusano in November 2025, a second-round finish of Hideya Narumi, and a quick first-round victory over Kiyoto Nakazato.

Taiyo Nomura

Taiyo Nomura is a Japanese bantamweight martial artist born on April 10, 2004. Standing 178cm, he is an active competitor in various promotions, including RISE and NEXUS. Known for a high-intensity fighting style, he recently secured a majority decision victory over Ryuto Shimizu in November 2025. This followed a unanimous decision win against Tommy Ken and a second-round knockout of Yuta Take. He is scheduled to face Keisuke Watanabe at NEXUS MANIA 2026 1ROUND in April 2026.

Keisuke Watanabe

Keisuke Watanabe is a Japanese fighter competing in the Bantamweight division. Holding a professional record of 2 wins and 5 losses, he is known for his involvement in organizations such as Strike Nexus and Kross×Over. His recent competitive history includes a second-round loss to Kai Kuramitsu in December 2025 and a second-round TKO victory over Hikaru Machida in September 2025. He previously faced Suarek Rukkukamui at RISE 189 and is currently scheduled to face Taiyo Nomura at NEXUS MANIA 2026.