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Masakazu Imanari

"Ashikan-Judan"

JapanJapanAge 50Imanari Jiu-JitsuONE
40
Wins
22
Losses
2
Draws
75%
Finish Rate
1
KO / TKO
29
Submissions
2000
Pro Debut

Biography

Masakazu Imanari is a Japanese mixed martial artist and submission wrestler. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of Rizin Fighting Federation. A professional competitor since 2000, he is a veteran of ONE Championship, DEEP, ZST, Pancrase, PRIDE Fighting Championships, and Cage Rage. He was in the final Cage Rage Featherweight Champion, DEEP Bantamweight Champion, two-time DEEP Featherweight Champion and DREAM Japan Grand Prix Finalist. Imanari is a successful submission wrestler, placing as runner-up twice at the All-Japan Combat Wrestling Championship.

How He Wins

KO / TKO1
Decision2
Submission29

Finish Rate

75%
30 of 40
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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W

Mixed Martial Arts65 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossBrazilMarcelo GarciaH2HSubmissionR1ONE 170Jan 24, 2025
WinJapanKazumasa MajimaH2HSubmission (armbar)R2Rizin Landmark 8Feb 24, 2024
LossJapanChihiro SuzukiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Rizin Landmark 4Nov 6, 2022
LossJapanTakahiro AshidaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Deep: 109 ImpactAug 21, 2022
WinJapanTakeshi KasugaiH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Rizin Landmark 1Oct 2, 2021
LossJapanKenta TakizawaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Rizin 29Jun 27, 2021
LossJapanYuta NezuH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Road to ONE 3: Tokyo Fight NightSep 10, 2020
WinSouth KoreaKwon Won-ilH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1ONE: Call to GreatnessFeb 22, 2019
WinSingaporeRadeem RahmanH2HSubmission (armbar)R1ONE: Pursuit of GreatnessOct 26, 2018
LossKim Dae-hwanDecision (unanimous)R3ONE: Heroes of HonorApr 20, 2018
LossRussiaYusup SaadulaevH2HDecision (unanimous)R3ONE: Kings of CourageJan 20, 2018
WinJapanJuri OharaH2HSubmission (leglock)R1DEEP 78 Impact: Welterweight GP 2nd RoundMar 18, 2017
WinJapanTatsunao NagakuraH2HDecision (split)R3DEEP Cage Impact 2016: DEEP vs. WSOF-GCDec 17, 2016
WinJapanYoshihiko ShinzatoH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1DEEP: Cage Impact 2016Oct 18, 2016
LossByeon Jae-eunDecision (Majority)R3DEEP: 77 ImpactAug 27, 2016
WinUnited StatesNam PhanH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1DEEP Cage Impact 2016Apr 23, 2016
LossJapanKazunori YokotaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 74 ImpactDec 20, 2015
WinYang Mun-hwanSubmission (heel hook)R1DEEP: Cage Impact 2015Aug 29, 2015
WinItalyCristian BindaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Venator FC: Guerrieri Italiani FinalsMay 30, 2015
WinJapanDaisuke MakuH2HSubmission (armbar)R1DEEP: Hachioji Chojin MatsuriApr 5, 2015
WinJapanKenichi ItoH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Grandslam MMA 2: Way of the CageFeb 8, 2015
LossJapanMizuto HirotaH2HTKO (punches)R2DEEP: 69 ImpactOct 26, 2014
WinPark Chan-jungSubmission (heel hook)R1DEEP: 68 ImpactAug 23, 2014
LossJapanHaruo OchiH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2DEEP: 67 ImpactJun 22, 2014
LossJapanYuki MotoyaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 65 ImpactMar 22, 2014
WinJapanKenichi ItoH2HDecision (unanimous)R2DEEP: 61 ImpactFeb 16, 2013
WinJapanMasahiro OishiH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1DEEP: 59 ImpactAug 18, 2012
LossBrazilLeandro IssaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3ONE FC: Destiny of WarriorsJun 23, 2012
WinPhilippinesKevin BelingonH2HSubmission (reverse heel hook)R1ONE FC: War of the LionsMar 31, 2012
LossUnited StatesAntonio BanuelosH2HDecision (split)R2Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011Dec 31, 2011
WinUnited StatesAbel CullumH2HSubmission (armbar)R3Dream 17Sep 24, 2011
LossJapanHideo TokoroH2HDecision (unanimous)R2DREAM: Japan GP FinalJul 16, 2011
WinJapanKenji OsawaH2HSubmission (heel hook)R2DREAM: Fight for Japan!May 29, 2011
LossJapanHiroshi NakamuraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 52 ImpactFeb 25, 2011
WinJapanDaiki HataH2HDecision (majority)R3DEEP: 50 ImpactOct 24, 2010
WinJapanTomoya MiyashitaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 49 ImpactAug 27, 2010
WinJapanIsao TeradaH2HSubmission (armbar)R3DEEP: 47 ImpactApr 17, 2010
WinGuamJustin CruzH2HSubmission (omoplata crossface)R1DEEP: Cage Impact 2009Dec 19, 2009
WinJapanTomohiko HoriH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 43 ImpactAug 23, 2009
LossBibiano FernandesH2HDecision (unanimous)R2DREAM 9May 26, 2009
WinJapanAtsushi YamamotoH2HDecision (split)R2DREAM 7Mar 8, 2009
WinJapanHiroshi UmemuraH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1DEEP: 37 ImpactAug 17, 2008
LossJapanDokonjonosuke MishimaH2HDecision (majority)R3DEEP: 35 ImpactMay 19, 2008
WinBrazilJean SilvaH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Cage Rage 25Mar 8, 2008
WinJapanHiroyuki AbeH2HSubmission (toe hold)R3DEEP: 32 ImpactOct 9, 2007
WinKim Jong-ManSubmission (armbar)R1DEEP: 31 ImpactAug 5, 2007
WinEnglandRobbie OlivierH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Cage Rage 20Feb 10, 2007
WinJapanTakeshi YamazakiH2HKO (upkick)R3DEEP: 26 ImpactOct 10, 2006
LossUnited StatesFredson PaixãoH2HDecision (majority)R3DEEP: 25 ImpactAug 4, 2006
WinJapanYoshiro MaedaH2HSubmission (toe hold)R3DEEP: 22 ImpactDec 2, 2005
WinUnited StatesFábio MelloH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 21st ImpactOct 28, 2005
LossNorwayJoachim HansenH2HKO (knee)R1PRIDE Bushido 8Jul 17, 2005
DrawJapanYoshiro MaedaH2HDraw (majority)R3DEEP: 18th ImpactFeb 5, 2005
WinUnited StatesRenato TavaresH2HSubmission (heel hook)R2DEEP: 17th ImpactDec 17, 2004
LossBrazilLuiz FirminoH2HDecision (unanimous)R2PRIDE Bushido 5Oct 14, 2004
LossBrazilMarcus AurélioH2HDecision (split)R2Zst: Grand Prix Final RoundJan 11, 2004
WinUnited StatesJorge GurgelH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Zst: Grand Prix Opening RoundNov 23, 2003
LossJapanDokonjonosuke MishimaH2HTKO (punches)R2DEEP: 11th ImpactJul 13, 2003
WinEnglandDanny BattenH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Zst: The Battlefield 3Jun 1, 2003
WinLithuaniaErikas PetraitisH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Zst: The Battlefield 2Jun 1, 2003
WinJapanYuji ObaH2HDecision (majority)R2Pancrase: 2002 Anniversary ShowSep 29, 2002
WinJapanTokusaburo IwamaH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Premium ChallengeMay 6, 2002
DrawRyoji SaiTechnical DrawR1Titan Fighting Championship 1Sep 29, 2000
WinJapanKeisuke FujiwaraH2HDecision (unanimous)DREAM Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal.2—
WinMike BrownH2HSubmission (rolling kneebar)DEEP Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.2—

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.