Shooto 2026 Vol.5

Chiyo Takamoto

Chiyo Takamoto is a strawweight MMA fighter from Japan with a professional record of 2-3-3. Competing primarily in Shooto and the Shooto Colors series, she has established herself as a resilient competitor. She is currently on a two-fight winning streak, most recently securing a second-round TKO victory over Erika Gibo in January 2026. Prior to this, she earned a majority draw against Tomoe Katayama and a unanimous decision victory over Mio Shimaya.

Taiga Iwasaki

Taiga Iwasaki is a Japanese middleweight fighter with a professional record of 10 wins and 2 losses. Standing 6 feet 1 inch tall, he is known for his background in Kudo and his versatile skill set in Shooto and international competition. In his most recent bout at Shooto 2025 Vol.7, he secured a second-round submission victory over Bum Seok Jang. This followed a competitive appearance on Dana White's Contender Series in 2024 and a unanimous decision win against Eun Soo Kim in 2023.

Yuji Arai

Yuji Arai is a veteran Japanese middleweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 6 wins and 10 losses. Standing 6'0" tall, he has primarily competed in prominent Japanese organizations such as Pancrase and Fighting NEXUS. In his most recent outing in November 2025, he faced Ikkei Nagamura, losing via unanimous decision. Prior to that, he secured back-to-back victories, including a unanimous decision over Kazuki Okamura and a second-round armlock submission against Akira Hirata.