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Ikuhisa MinowaLHW
Light HeavyweightMMA

Ikuhisa Minowa

"Minowaman Z"

JapanJapanAge 50FreelanceRIZIN
64
Wins
45
Losses
8
Draws
84%
Finish Rate
12
KO / TKO
42
Submissions
1996
Pro Debut

Biography

Ikuhisa Minowa is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler currently competing in IGF as Minowaman (ミノワマン, Minowaman). A professional MMA competitor since 1996, he was a longtime veteran of PRIDE and Pancrase and has also competed in other mixed martial arts promotions such as K-1 Hero's, Cage Rage, the SFL, Vale Tudo Japan, UFC, DREAM, and DEEP. He is the former DREAM Openweight Grand Prix Champion (Super Hulk). Often undersized and a huge fan favorite in Japan, Minowa earned his nickname "The Giant Killer" by participating in many openweight contests, often submitting much larger opponents. Also renowned for his durability, he is a veteran of 117 fights, and is known for his trademark red speedo and mullet.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy40%
Takedown accuracy42%

0.88

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

1.66

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.82

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.89

avg

Submissions

0.07

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Apr. 14, 2000Born United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO12
Decision3
Submission42

Finish Rate

84%
54 of 64
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts117 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossJapanKiyoshi KuwabaraH2HTKO (punches)R1Rizin Landmark 4Nov 6, 2022
LossTsuyoshi SudarioTKO (leg kick and punch)R1Rizin 26: SaitamaDec 31, 2020
LossJapanEiji IshikawaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase 306Jun 30, 2019
WinSouth KoreaDong Sik YoonH2HTKO (finger injury)R2ROAD FC 42Sep 23, 2017
LossJapanYuki KondoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase 288Jul 2, 2017
WinJapanTetsuo OnumaH2HKO (punches)R2CMA MMA - Crazy King 8 / CMA Kaiser 4Apr 8, 2017
LossJapanYuya ShiraiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 75 ImpactFeb 27, 2016
LossChinaZilong ZhaoH2HTKO (punches)R1ROAD FC 27 in ChinaDec 26, 2015
WinJapanTetsuo KondoH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1ACF 14Oct 24, 2015
LossUnited StatesJustin MortonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3VTJ in OkinawaOct 3, 2015
WinSouth KoreaDae Sung KimH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Road FC 24Jul 25, 2015
LossEnglandOli ThompsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Inoki Genome Fight 3Apr 11, 2015
WinJapanYuichiro OnoH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2Gladiator 81Feb 28, 2015
LossJapanShinichi SuzukawaH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R2IGF: Inoki Genome Fight 2Aug 23, 2014
LossJung-Gyo ParkKO (punch)R1ROAD FC 15May 31, 2014
WinSwedenGoran JettingstadH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1Inoki Genome Fight 1Apr 5, 2014
WinJapanAtsushi SawadaH2HTKO (punch and soccer kick)R1IGF: Inoki-Bom-Ba-Ye 2013Dec 31, 2013
WinSouth KoreaHoon KimH2HKO (punch)R1Road FC 13Oct 12, 2013
LossHae Suk SonTKO (punches)R3Road FC 11Apr 13, 2013
WinSloveniaBor BratovžH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1IGF: Inoki-Bom-Ba-Ye 2012Dec 31, 2012
WinSouth KoreaJin Soo YukH2HSubmission (kimura)R1Road FC 9Sep 15, 2012
LossRussiaAlexander ShlemenkoH2HTKO (knee and punch to the body)R1SFL 2Apr 7, 2012
WinJapanShigeki TsuchiyaH2HSubmission (kimura)R1Gladiator 30Mar 11, 2012
WinJapanToshihiro KoyamaH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Gladiator 29Feb 19, 2012
LossUnited StatesKendall GroveH2HDecision (unanimous)R3ProElite 3Jan 21, 2012
WinNepalDev Kumar GhimireH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Gladiator 27Dec 18, 2011
WinYoung Woo YuSubmission (kimura)R1Gladiator 25Oct 30, 2011
WinMongoliaBaru HarnH2HSubmission (scarf hold armlock)R1DREAM 17Sep 24, 2011
WinBrazilJair GomesH2HSubmission (neck crank)R1Gladiator 22Aug 14, 2011
WinBrazilCarlos ToyotaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Heat 18Jun 5, 2011
LossJapanHiroshi IzumiH2HTKO (punches)R3Dynamite!! 2010Dec 31, 2010
WinSouth KoreaChang Hee KimH2HSubmission (scarf hold armlock)R1DEEP: 50 ImpactOct 24, 2010
LossJapanSatoshi IshiiH2HDecision (unanimous)R2DREAM 16Sep 25, 2010
WinUnited StatesImani LeeH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1DREAM 14May 29, 2010
WinUnited StatesJimmy AmbrizH2HSubmission (toe hold)R2DREAM 13Mar 22, 2010
WinUnited StatesRameau Thierry SokoudjouH2HTKO (punches)R3Dynamite!! The Power of Courage 2009Dec 31, 2009
WinSouth KoreaChoi Hong-manH2HSubmission (heel hook)R2DREAM 11Oct 6, 2009
WinUnited StatesBob SappH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1DREAM 9May 26, 2009
LossJapanKatsuyori ShibataH2HDecision (unanimous)R2DREAM 8Apr 5, 2009
WinNetherlandsErrol ZimmermanH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1Fields Dynamite!! 2008Dec 31, 2008
LossJapanMasakatsu FunakiH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1DREAM 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final RoundSep 23, 2008
WinUnited StatesDon FryeH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1DEEP: GladiatorAug 16, 2008
LossJapanTaiei KinH2HDecision (unanimous)R2DREAM 2: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 First RoundApr 29, 2008
WinSouth KoreaKwan Bum LeeH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1DREAM 1: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 First RoundMar 15, 2008
LossZuluzinhoTKO (corner stoppage)R3K-1 Premium 2007 Dynamite!!Dec 31, 2007
LossKim Min-SooTKO (punches)R1HERO'S 2007 in KoreaOct 28, 2007
WinUnited StatesKevin CaseyH2HTKO (punches)R2HERO'S 10Sep 17, 2007
WinSouth KoreaSeung Hyun ChoiH2HSubmission (reverse kimura)R1Heat 4Aug 11, 2007
WinSouth KoreaMin Suk HeoH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R1DEEP: CMA Festival 2Jul 23, 2007
LossJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HKO (soccer kicks)R1PRIDE FC: Shockwave 2006Dec 31, 2006
WinUnited StatesMike PolchlopekH2HDecision (unanimous)R2PRIDE: Bushido 13Nov 5, 2006
WinButterbeanSubmission (armbar)R1PRIDE: Bushido 12Aug 26, 2006
WinSouth KoreaHyun Gab ParkH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1DEEP: CMA FestivalMay 24, 2006
LossMirko Cro CopH2HTKO (punches)R1PRIDE FC: Total Elimination AbsoluteMay 5, 2006
WinGiant SilvaTKO (knees)R1PRIDE: Bushido 10Apr 2, 2006
WinEnglandDave LegenoH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1Cage Rage 15Feb 4, 2006
LossJapanKazushi SakurabaH2HTechnical Submission (kimura)R1PRIDE Shockwave 2005Dec 31, 2005
LossBrazilMurilo BustamanteH2HTKO (soccer kicks)R1PRIDE Bushido 9Sep 25, 2005
WinUnited StatesKimo LeopoldoH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1PRIDE Bushido 8Jul 17, 2005
LossUnited StatesPhil BaroniH2HTKO (stomps)R2PRIDE Bushido 7May 22, 2005
WinNetherlandsGilbert YvelH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1PRIDE Bushido 6Apr 3, 2005
WinGermanyStefan LekoH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1PRIDE Shockwave 2004Dec 31, 2004
WinJapanRyuki UeyamaH2HDecision (split)R2PRIDE Bushido 5Oct 14, 2004
WinRussiaEduard ChurakovH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Gladiator FC: Day 1Jun 26, 2004
WinJapanKenichi YamamotoH2HTKO (punches)R1PRIDE Bushido 4Jun 19, 2004
LossBrazilRyan GracieH2HDecision (split)R2PRIDE Bushido 3May 23, 2004
LossBrazilWanderlei SilvaH2HKO (punches)R1PRIDE Bushido 2Feb 15, 2004
LossUnited StatesQuinton JacksonH2HTKO (knee)R2PRIDE Shockwave 2003Dec 31, 2003
WinBrazilSilmar RodrigoH2HSubmission (rolling kneebar)R2Brazil Super FightSep 19, 2003
LossUnited StatesRicardo AlmeidaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Hybrid 2Feb 16, 2003
WinJapanYuki SasakiH2HDecision (majority)R3Pancrase: Spirit 8Nov 30, 2002
LossJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 6th ImpactSep 7, 2002
LossJapanMitsuyoshi SatoH2HDecision (majority)R3Pancrase: Spirit 5May 28, 2002
DrawJapanYoshinori MomoseH2HDraw (majority)R2Pancrase: Spirit 3Mar 25, 2002
WinJapanKazuki OkuboH2HSubmission (armbar)R1DEEP: 3rd ImpactDec 23, 2001
WinJapanHiroshi ShibataH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1Pancrase: Proof 7Dec 1, 2001
LossJapanSanae KikutaH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2Pancrase: 2001 Anniversary ShowSep 30, 2001
WinJapanKenji AkiyamaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3Pancrase: 2001 Neo-Blood Tournament Opening RoundJul 29, 2001
WinJapanYuki SasakiH2HSubmission (toe hold)R3Pancrase: Proof 3May 13, 2001
LossBrazilPaulo FilhoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Proof 2Mar 31, 2001
DrawBrazilRicardo LiborioH2HDraw (time limit)R3DEEP: 1st ImpactJan 8, 2001
WinRussiaMagomed IsmailovH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Pancrase: Trans 7Dec 4, 2000
LossJapanKeiichiro YamamiyaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pancrase: 2000 Anniversary ShowSep 24, 2000
WinUnited StatesTony RossH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Pancrase: Trans 5Jul 23, 2000
WinUnited StatesJoe SlickH2HTKO (cut)R3UFC 25Apr 14, 2000
WinJapanIchio MatsubaraH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Pancrase: Trans 2Feb 27, 2000
DrawUnited StatesChris LytleH2HDraw (time limit)R1Pancrase: Breakthrough 11Dec 18, 1999
WinUnited StatesAdrian SerranoH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Pancrase: Breakthrough 9Oct 25, 1999
LossNetherlandsSemmy SchiltH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pancrase: 1999 Anniversary ShowSep 18, 1999
WinJapanMinoru ToyonagaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Pancrase: 1999 Neo-Blood Tournament Second RoundAug 1, 1999
LossUnited StatesJason DeLuciaH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pancrase: Breakthrough 6Jun 11, 1999
DrawJapanOsami ShibuyaH2HDraw (unanimous)R2Pancrase: Breakthrough 5May 23, 1999
DrawSusumu YamasakiDrawR1Daidojuku: Wars 5Apr 8, 1999
WinJapanKosei KubotaH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pancrase: Breakthrough 3Mar 9, 1999
WinJapanDaisuke IshiiH2HDecision (majority)R1Pancrase: Breakthrough 2Feb 11, 1999
WinJapanDaisuke WatanabeH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Pancrase: Breakthrough 1Jan 19, 1999
WinJapanSatoshi HasegawaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Pancrase: Advance 11Nov 29, 1998
WinJapanDaisuke IshiiH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pancrase: Advance 10Oct 26, 1998
DrawUnited StatesTravis FultonH2HDraw (unanimous)R2Pancrase: Advance 9Oct 4, 1998
LossUnited StatesEvan TannerH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Pancrase: 1998 Neo-Blood Tournament Opening RoundJul 7, 1998
DrawJapanKosei KubotaH2HDraw (split)R2Pancrase: Advance 8Jun 21, 1998
WinUnited StatesAdrian SerranoH2HDecision (lost points)R1Pancrase: Advance 7Jun 2, 1998
LossJapanSatoshi HasegawaH2HDecision (majority)R2Pancrase: Advance 5Apr 26, 1998
LossJapanSatoshi HasegawaH2HSubmission (toe hold)R2Pancrase: Advance 1Jan 16, 1998
LossUnited StatesJason DeLuciaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Pancrase: Alive 11Dec 20, 1997
LossJapanOsami ShibuyaH2HDecision (lost points)R1Pancrase: Alive 10Nov 16, 1997
LossJapanTakafumi ItoH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1Pancrase: Alive 9Oct 29, 1997
DrawJapanKosei KubotaH2HDraw (majority)R1Pancrase: 1997 Anniversary ShowSep 6, 1997
LossJapanYuki KondoH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1Pancrase: Alive 8Aug 9, 1997
LossJapanSatoshi HasegawaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pancrase: 1997 Neo-Blood Tournament, Round 2Jul 21, 1997
WinUnited StatesHaygar ChinH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1Pancrase: 1997 Neo-Blood Tournament, Round 1Jul 20, 1997
LossJapanYuzo TateishiH2HDecisionR2Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '96Mar 30, 1996
WinUnited StatesPhil BaroniH2HDecision (unanimous)2005 PRIDE Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.2—
WinUnited StatesBrian GassawayH2HSubmission (toe hold)2000 King of Pancrase Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semifinal.1—
WinJapanMasaya KojimaH2HSubmission (toe hold)2000 King of Pancrase Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Opening Round.1—
WinJapanDaisuke WatanabeH2HSubmission (triangle choke)1999 Neo Blood Tournament Semifinal.1—
WinJapanDaiju TakaseH2HSubmission (triangle choke)1999 Neo Blood Tournament Quarterfinal.1—

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