29
72%
Finish Rate
11
KO / TKO
10
Submissions
2005
Pro Debut
Biography
Masanori Kanehara is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing the Bantamweight division in DEEP and Rizin FF. A professional competitor since 2003, Kanehara has formerly competed for World Victory Road, K-1, the UFC, Pancrase, ZST, and also made an appearance at Dynamite!! 2009. Kanehara is the 2009 Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix Champion and inaugural Sengoku Featherweight Champion.
How He Wins
KO / TKO11
Decision2
Submission10
Finish Rate
72%
21 of 29
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
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Mixed Martial Arts48 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  YA-MANH2H | KO (punches) | R3 | Super Rizin 4 | Jul 27, 2025 |
| Loss | Chihiro SuzukiH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Rizin 46 | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Win |  Kleber Koike ErbstH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Rizin 44 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| Win | Sora YamamotoH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Rizin Landmark 5 | Apr 29, 2023 |
| Win | Kazumasa MajimaH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | Rizin Trigger 3 | Apr 16, 2022 |
| Win | Takahiro AshidaH2H | TKO (punches and elbows) | R2 | Rizin 31 | Oct 24, 2021 |
| Loss |  Victor HenryH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | Rizin 21 | Feb 22, 2020 |
| Win |  Jomhod ChuwattanaH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R1 | DEEP Hachioji Chojin Matsuri 2018 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| Win |  Charlie AlanizH2H | TKO (doctor stoppage) | R1 | DEEP Cage Impact 2016 | Dec 17, 2016 |
| Loss | Michael McDonaldH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | UFC 195 | Jan 2, 2016 |
| Loss | Rani YahyaH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee | Jul 15, 2015 |
| Win | Alex CaceresH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson | Sep 20, 2014 |
| Loss | Toshiaki KitadaH2H | DQ (fighter thrown from ring) | R1 | DEEP 66 Impact | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Win | Joe PearsonH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | Pancrase 252 | Sep 29, 2013 |
| Win | Wade ChoateH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R1 | DEEP 62 Impact | Apr 26, 2013 |
| Win | Tom McKennaH2H | KO (punch to the body) | R1 | DEEP: Haleo Impact | Dec 22, 2012 |
| Win | Tony ReyesH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | DEEP Tokyo Impact 2012 | Jul 21, 2012 |
| Win | Jake HattanH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | HEAT 22 | Apr 8, 2012 |
| Win | Brady HarrisonH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R3 | Xplode Fight Series: Hillside Havoc | Nov 19, 2011 |
| Loss |  Rasul MirzaevH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 4 | Jul 7, 2011 |
| Win | Motoshi MiyajiH2H | KO (punches) | R2 | Pancrase: Impressive Tour 5 | Jun 5, 2011 |
| Loss | Yoshiro MaedaH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | World Victory Road Presents: Soul of Fight | Dec 30, 2010 |
| Loss | Marlon SandroH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 13 | Jun 20, 2010 |
| Win | Norifumi YamamotoH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Dynamite!! 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 |
| Win | Michihiro OmigawaH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 9 | Aug 2, 2009 |
| Win | Jung Chan-sung | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 8 | May 2, 2009 |
| Win | Kim Jong-man | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 7 | Mar 20, 2009 |
| Win | Kenji AraiH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | Pancrase: Changing Tour 1 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| Loss | Takafumi OtsukaH2H | Decision (split) | R2 | DEEP 38 Impact | Oct 23, 2008 |
| Win | Isamu SugiuchiH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | Fighting Network ZST: Battle Hazard 03 | Aug 24, 2008 |
| Loss |  Erikas PetraitisH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Shooto Lithuania: Bushido 2008 | Mar 16, 2008 |
| Win | Shunichi ShimizuH2H | Submission (armbar) | R2 | Fighting Network ZST 16 | Feb 24, 2008 |
| Draw | Naoyuki KotaniH2H | Draw (time limit) | R2 | Fighting Network ZST 15 | Nov 23, 2007 |
| Win | Yoichiro Karsuyama | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Fighting Network ZST 14 | Oct 7, 2007 |
| Loss | Tashiro NishiuchiH2H | KO (head kick and punch) | R1 | Fighting Network ZST 13 | Jun 10, 2007 |
| Win | Arunas JurgelenasH2H | Submission (choke) | R1 | Shooto Estonia: Bushido | Apr 14, 2007 |
| Win | Tetsu SuzukiH2H | Decision (majority) | R2 | K-1 Hero's 8 | Mar 12, 2007 |
| Win | Shinya SatoH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Fighting Network ZST 12 | Feb 12, 2007 |
| Win | Taro HimuraH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Fighting Network ZST: Swat! 08 | Dec 17, 2006 |
| Win | Kenichi ItoH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | Fighting Network ZST: Swat! 07 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| Draw | Hiroyuki OtaH2H | Draw (time limit) | R2 | Fighting Network ZST: Swat! 06 | Aug 27, 2006 |
| Win | Hisashi HiyamaH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Fighting Network ZST: Swat! 05 | Jun 4, 2006 |
| Win | Toshiyuki SaitoH2H | TKO (knee) | R1 | Fighting Network ZST: Swat! 04 | Apr 23, 2006 |
| Loss | Shinya SatoH2H | Submission (kimura) | R2 | Fighting Network ZST 8 | Nov 23, 2005 |
| Draw | Norimasa Isozaki | Draw (time limit) | R2 | ZST: Battle Hazard 2 | Sep 10, 2005 |
| Draw | Hiroyuki OtaH2H | Draw (time limit) | R2 | Fighting Network ZST: Swat! 02 | Jul 24, 2005 |
| Draw | Masayuki OkudeH2H | Draw (time limit) | R2 | Fighting Network ZST: Swat! 01 | Apr 17, 2005 |
| Loss | Hatsu HiokiH2H | Decision (unanimous) | 2009 Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix Semifinal. | 3 | — |
Related Fighters
Ren Sugiyama3-2-0 · FW
Chihiro Suzuki13-6-0 · FW
Kleber Koike Erbst35-9-1 · FW
Sora Yamamoto12-9-0 · FW
Kazumasa Majima19-6-0 · FW
Takahiro Ashida26-17-2 · LW
Victor Henry25-7-0 · BW
Jomhod Chuwattana0-1-0 · FW
Charlie Alaniz10-4-0 · FLY
Michael McDonald19-4-0 · BW
Rani Yahya28-12-1 · BW
Alex Caceres21-15-0 · FWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.