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Katana Nishimura

Katana Nishimura, competing out of Japan, is a seasoned MMA athlete in the Super Heavyweight division with a professional record of 11 wins and 11 losses. Standing 178cm, he is known for a finishing-oriented style. In his most recent outing at ROMAN 4 in March 2026, he secured a first-round victory via ground and pound against Toshikazu Sekizawa. This followed a series of competitive bouts against opponents such as Peyton Dillberg, Taylor Lang, and a TKO victory over King Uk.

Masahiro Shinmyo

Masahiro Shinmyo is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division, primarily within the PFC (Professional Five Cage) organization. Holding a professional record of 8 wins, 12 losses, and 1 draw, he is known for his consistent activity in the Hokkaido regional scene. In his most recent outings, he faced Rikito Sato at PFC.39 in December 2025, and previously engaged in competitive decision bouts against Katana Nishimura and Yuki Narita.

Daichi Aoki

Daichi Aoki is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the Bantamweight division, primarily for the PFC organization. He holds a professional record of 5 wins and 2 losses and is currently on a three-fight winning streak. His recent performances have showcased his versatility and finishing ability, securing a first-round armbar submission against Riku Hoshikawa in December 2025, following back-to-back first-round TKO victories over Takashi Terada and Daichi Nakaba.

Masaki Nishi

Masaki Nishi, also known as "Jimmy" Masaki Nishi, is a Japanese bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 13 wins, 11 losses, and 6 draws. Standing 5'5", he has competed extensively in regional Japanese promotions including Fighting NEXUS and PFC. He is known for a finishing ability on the ground, notably securing a first-round armbar victory against Takashi Terada at PFC 27. His recent performances include bouts against Takuya Ogura and Hiroto Kamematsu.

Hinata Sato

Hinata Sato is a bantamweight mixed martial artist from Japan with a professional record of 2 wins and 1 loss. Competing primarily in organizations such as PFC and Fighting NEXUS, he has demonstrated a versatile skill set with both knockout power and submission capabilities. In his most recent bout at PFC.39 in December 2025, he secured a second-round victory over Ryoya Ando via rear naked choke. This followed a loss to Taku Fukita and a dominant first-round TKO win against Hayate Nomura.

Riku Hoshikawa

Riku Hoshikawa is a Japanese bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 1 win and 3 losses. Competing primarily in Fighting NEXUS and PFC, he is known for his resilience and willingness to face tough competition early in his career. In his most recent bout at PFC.39 in December 2025, he faced Daichi Aoki. Prior to that, he engaged in hard-fought battles against Kanta Koba and Hiroto Hirasawa, following a successful unanimous decision victory over Yosuke Suzuki.

Toma Matsuto

Toma Matsuto is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the lightweight division with a professional record of 0 wins and 5 losses. Standing 180cm tall, he competes across several Japanese organizations including GFG, Fighting NEXUS, and Pancrase. In his most recent outing at GFG 5 in November 2025, he went the distance in a unanimous decision against Kohei Yamada. This followed a majority decision loss to Toshiki Watanabe and a first-round encounter with Shota Taguchi at Pancrase Blood.5.

Ryoya Ando

Ryoya Ando is a Japanese bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 0 wins and 6 losses. He competes primarily within the PFC (Pound 4 Pound Championship) promotion in Japan. His recent competitive history includes a rear naked choke loss to Hinata Sato at PFC.39 in December 2025 and a submission loss to Hideya Narumi at PFC.38 in September 2025. Despite facing a challenging start to his career, Ando remains active and committed to the sport of MMA.

Shigeharu Kawanaga

Shigeharu Kawanaga is a Japanese featherweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 1 win, 3 losses, and 2 draws. Competing primarily in the PFC (Pound 4 Pound Fighting Championship) organization, Kawanaga is known for his resilience and determination in the cage. In his most recent outing at PFC.32 in March 2024, he went the distance in a unanimous decision against Daichi Nakaba. This followed a majority decision against Mitsuharu Nakajima and a match with Shota Kakihara.

Takakazu Ikeda

日本出身の総合格闘家。戦績は0勝1敗。主に国内団体のGRACHANを舞台に活動している。 直近の試合では、2021年12月に開催されたGRACHAN 51のバンタム級ワンマッチに出場。松井斗輝を相手に、1ラウンドにTKOでの決着となった。過去には今村豊との対戦も組まれていたが、相手の負傷により中止となるなど、不運な欠場を経験しながらも、常に次なる戦いを見据えて格闘技の舞台に挑み続けている。

Kiyoto Nakazato

Kiyoto Nakasato is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division, primarily within the Fighting NEXUS organization. Known for his background as a high-level judoka, he transitioned to MMA at a young age. His professional record stands at 0-2-0. In his most recent bout in May 2025, he faced Yuto Shioya, and prior to that, he made his professional debut in February 2023 against Kazuki Aoki, where he showcased his resilience in a unanimous decision loss.

Soya Yoro

Soya Yoro is a Japanese mixed martial artist who has competed in the amateur featherweight division. Currently a high school student in Hokkaido, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the youth MMA scene. His most notable achievement is reaching the featherweight final of the 3rd MMA Koshien National Tournament in February 2025. He advanced to the finals with a unanimous decision victory in the semifinals before finishing as the tournament runner-up.

Peyton Dillberg

Peyton Dillberg is an undefeated Japanese heavyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 2-0-0. Competing primarily in the PFC organization, he has demonstrated versatility by winning both by decision and by submission. In his most recent outing at PFC.39 in December 2025, he secured a second-round victory over Katana Nishimura via rear-naked choke. This followed a majority decision win against King Uk in December 2024.

Toshihiro Taniguchi

Toshihiro Taniguchi, competing under the ring name Big John Jackson, is a Japanese heavyweight martial artist with a professional record of 5 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. Standing 178cm tall, he has established himself as a dominant force in the PFC (Pound 4 Pound Fighting Championship) promotion. Known for his finishing ability, his recent performances include a first-round knockout victory over Ryo at PFC 15 and a first-round armbar submission win against Masayuki Gori at PFC 9.

Red Dragon

Red Dragon is a Japanese welterweight MMA fighter with an undefeated professional record of 2 wins and 0 losses. Competing primarily in regional Japanese promotions such as PFC and STONES, he has demonstrated a high level of finishing ability on the ground. His professional victories include a submission win over Ryuha via crossface at PFC 17 and a second-round armbar victory against Hadakashinshii at PFC 18. More recently, he fought to draws against Takumi Arai and Shoji Shirakawa.

Takashi Ito

Takashi Ito is a Japanese bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 8 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw. Standing 168cm tall, he has competed in organizations such as DEEP and Fighting Nexus. He is currently on a three-fight winning streak, most recently securing a victory over Kotaro Kazama via armbar in the second round. Prior to that, he earned consecutive decision wins against Kento Kayukawa and Takanori Takahashi.