DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026 1st Round

Kaito Yoshimura

Kaito Yoshimura is a Japanese featherweight fighter with a professional MMA record of 10-6-0. Competing primarily in the DEEP organization, he stands 5'10" and is known for a well-rounded skillset that includes both striking and submission grappling. He is currently on a two-fight winning streak, most recently securing a unanimous decision victory over Tetsuya Seki in February 2026 and a first-round knockout against Qiong Jia in September 2025.

Kouya Kanda

Kouya Kanda is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division with a professional record of 14 wins and 9 losses. Standing 175cm tall with a significant 192cm reach, he is known for a striking-based style that utilizes his physical length. In his most recent outings, he faced Shoma Yamada at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026 and Juri Ohara at DEEP 128 Impact. Previously, he secured a second-round TKO victory over Hiro Sasaki and a unanimous decision win against Shoma Yamada.

Shoma Yamada

Shoma Yamada is a Japanese lightweight fighter with a professional record of 7 wins and 4 losses, currently competing in DEEP. Standing 5'9", he is known for his technical resilience and a strong four-fight winning streak. His recent momentum includes a notable unanimous decision win over veteran Satoru Kitaoka and a split decision victory against Kouya Kanda at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026, successfully avenging a previous technical decision loss.

Kaisei Kuroi

Kaisei Kuroi is a Japanese featherweight fighter born on June 21, 2001, standing 175cm tall with a professional record of 8 wins and 4 losses. Competing primarily in DEEP and Road FC, he is known for a high finishing rate in the first round. In his recent performances, he suffered a TKO loss to Shunki Mitsui, which followed back-to-back first-round stoppage victories: a knockout via punches against Takuya Nagata and a triangle choke submission win over Jota Furunaka.

Shunki Mitsui

Shunki Mitsui is a rising Japanese featherweight competitor in DEEP with a professional record of 7-1-0. Born on August 26, 2004, and standing 170cm tall, he is known for a powerful and aggressive striking style. He is currently on a five-fight win streak, all via stoppage. Most recently, he secured a first-round TKO against Ryogo Takahashi in May 2026, which followed consecutive first-round knockout victories over Kaisei Kuroi, Naoki Tanaka, and Motonori Takiguchi.

Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa

Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa, known by his ring name "N.O.V," is a Japanese strawweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 11 wins and 8 losses. Standing 167cm tall, he competes primarily in the DEEP and RIZIN organizations. Nakatsukasa is recognized for his aggressive grappling and submission skills. In his most recent bouts, he faced Kyohei Takagi at DEEP Tokyo Impact, Sora Sugiyama at DEEP 127 Impact, and Haruo Ochi at RIZIN 50.

Kyohei Takagi

Kyohei Takagi is a Japanese flyweight fighter with a professional record of 6 wins and 1 loss. Standing 5'6", he is currently on a dominant four-fight winning streak. His versatile finishing ability is evident in his recent performances: he secured a third-round TKO via punches against Jae Hoon Lee at RIZIN LANDMARK 15, a lightning-fast 31-second knockout over Kenta Hayashi, and a dramatic first-round stoppage of Ryosuke Honda. He also boasts a technical submission victory via twister.

Teppei Suwabe

Teppei Suwabe is a veteran Japanese mixed martial artist with a professional record of 15 wins, 13 losses, and 1 draw. Competing primarily in the bantamweight division of the DEEP organization, he is known for a resilient fighting style and strong grappling capabilities. In his most recent outing at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026, he secured a second-round victory over Yuma Kurooka via rear naked choke. His recent form includes unanimous decision wins over Hiroki Fukuyama and Kenji Kato.

Yuma Kurooka

Yuma Kurooka is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the bantamweight division, primarily within the DEEP organization. Born on May 26, 1999, he stands 170cm tall and holds a professional record of 3 wins and 3 losses. He is known for his finishing ability, notably securing a fast 33-second knockout victory. In his most recent outing at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026 3rd Round, he earned a unanimous decision victory over Kenji Sasazaki, demonstrating his growth and endurance.

Kushi Ishizaka

Kushi Ishizaka is a Japanese bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 7-1-0. Standing 173cm, he has established himself as a rising talent in the DEEP and RIZIN organizations. He is currently on a five-fight winning streak. His most recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Teppei Suwabe in May 2026 and a second-round TKO against Shuhei Sakano in February 2026. He also earned a notable unanimous decision win on the RIZIN 51 stage in 2025.

Ryuto Take

Ryuto Take is a Japanese flyweight MMA fighter competing in DEEP with a professional record of 3 wins and 3 losses. Standing 163cm, Take is currently on a two-fight winning streak. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Masato Nakamura in February 2026 and a unanimous decision win against Soichiro Hirai in May 2025. He also holds a unanimous decision victory over Ibuki Matsumaru from earlier in his career.

Masato Nakamura

Masato Nakamura is a Japanese flyweight competitor with an 11-13-0 professional record, primarily competing in the DEEP organization. Standing 5'5", he is known for a resilient fighting style and submission capabilities. In his most recent outing in February 2026, he faced Ryuto Take, losing by unanimous decision. Prior to that, he earned a split decision win over veteran Ryuichi Miki and a first-round rear-naked choke victory against Ibuki Matsumaru.

Yajuro Yamazaki

Yajuro Yamazaki is a Japanese lightweight fighter with a 2-0 professional MMA record, competing primarily in DEEP. A highly decorated wrestler, he won the 2022 Emperor's Cup All Japan Wrestling Championship in the freestyle 79kg division. His fighting style is built upon this elite wrestling foundation, characterized by relentless pressure and physical strength. Most recently, he secured a split decision victory over Ken Ura in February 2026, following a successful debut against Assane Gaide in September 2025.

Soichiro Hirai

Soichiro Hirai is a Japanese flyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 6 wins and 9 losses. Competing primarily in the DEEP organization, he stands 165cm tall and is known for a versatile style that includes submission capabilities. In his most recent outing in May 2026, he faced Masamune Sato, losing via unanimous decision. Prior to that, he secured a notable victory against Ryoma Ishii in February 2026, winning by guillotine choke early in the second round.

Kosei Ogasawara

Kosei Ogasawara is a Japanese bantamweight mixed martial artist competing in organizations such as DEEP and Wardog Cage Fight. He holds a professional record of 4 wins and 1 loss. Known for his finishing ability and resilience, his recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Go Suyama at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026, a split decision loss to Ryosei Takao, and a split decision win against Sena Inoue. He also secured back-to-back first-round stoppages in Wardog Cage Fight.

Eita Kikuma

Eita Kikuma is a flyweight mixed martial artist from Japan. Competing primarily in the DEEP organization, he currently holds a professional record of 1-2-0. Known for his finishing ability, he secured a first-round TKO victory over Haruto Ueda at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2025 5th Round. In his most recent outings, he faced Renya Konno at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026 and Fuga Takahashi at Brave Fight 40.

Renya Konno

Renya Konno is a flyweight mixed martial artist from Japan. He holds a professional record of 1 win and 0 losses. Competing in the DEEP organization, Konno transitioned to the professional ranks following a successful tenure in the amateur circuit. In his most recent outing at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026 1st Round on February 22, 2026, he secured a victory over Eita Kikuma via unanimous decision, marking a successful start to his professional career.