9
89%
Finish Rate
1
KO / TKO
7
Submissions
1995
Pro Debut
Biography
Masayuki Naruse (Japanese: 成瀬 昌由, Hepburn: Naruse Masayuki) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, competing in the light heavyweight division who fought most of his career in Fighting Network RINGS (RINGS). As a professional wrestler, he notably competed in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). In MMA, Naruse was the first and only RINGS Light-Heavyweight Champion and a former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion in professional wrestling.
How He Wins
KO / TKO1
Decision0
Submission7
Finish Rate
89%
8 of 9
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
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Mixed Martial Arts23 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Yuki KondoH2H | Decision (majority) | R2 | Pancrase: 257 | Mar 30, 2014 |
| Loss | Sanae KikutaH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Grabaka: Grabaka Live! 3 | Oct 27, 2013 |
| Win |  Tony WilliamsH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Jungle Fight 3 | Oct 23, 2004 |
| Win |  Jan NortjeH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | K-1 PREMIUM 2003 Dynamite!! | Dec 31, 2003 |
| Win |  Ricardo FyeetH2H | Submission (toe hold) | R1 | Rings: Battle Genesis Vol. 7 | Mar 20, 2001 |
| Loss | Hiromitsu KaneharaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Rings: Rise 4th | Jun 24, 1999 |
| Loss |  Magomedkhan GamzatkhanovH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Rings: Rise 3rd | May 22, 1999 |
| Loss |  Chris HasemanH2H | Submission (kimura) | R1 | Rings: Rise 2nd | Apr 23, 1999 |
| Win | Dave van der VeenH2H | Submission (achilles lock) | R1 | Rings: Rise 1st | Mar 20, 1999 |
| Loss | Joop KasteelH2H | TKO | R1 | Rings: World Mega Battle Tournament | Dec 23, 1998 |
| Win | Kenichi YamamotoH2H | Submission | R1 | Rings: Fourth Fighting Integration | Jun 27, 1998 |
| Loss | Mikhail IlyukhinH2H | Submission (ankle lock) | R1 | Rings: Third Fighting Integration | May 28, 1998 |
| Loss | Mikhail IlyukhinH2H | Submission (ankle lock) | R1 | Rings – Mega Battle Tournament 1997 Semifinal 1 | Oct 25, 1997 |
| Win | Chris HasemanH2H | TKO | R1 | Rings: Extension Fighting 6 | Aug 13, 1997 |
| Win | Wataru SakataH2H | Submission | R1 | Rings: Extension Fighting 5 | Jul 22, 1997 |
| Win |  Lee HasdellH2H | Submission (North/South Choke) | R1 | Rings – Extension Fighting 4 | Jun 21, 1997 |
| Loss | Yoshihisa YamamotoH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Rings – Extension Fighting 2 | Apr 22, 1997 |
| Loss | Valentijn OvereemH2H | TKO (cut) | R1 | Rings Holland – The Final Challenge | Feb 2, 1997 |
| Loss |  Zaza TkeshelashviliH2H | N/A | N/A | Rings – Budokan Hall 1997 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| Loss | Magomedkhan GamzatkhanovH2H | N/A | N/A | Rings – Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Opening Round | Oct 25, 1996 |
| Win |  Egan InoueH2H | Disqualification | R1 | Rings – Maelstrom 6 | Aug 24, 1996 |
| Loss | Willie PeetersH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R1 | Rings Holland – Free Fight | Feb 19, 1995 |
| Loss | Satir GotchevH2H | N/A | N/A | Rings – Budokan Hall 1995 | Jan 25, 1995 |
Related Fighters
Yuki Kondo67-41-9 · WW
Sanae Kikuta31-9-3 · LHW
Tony Williams0-1-0
Jan Nortje2-6-0 · SH
Ricardo Fyeet4-6-0 · HW
Hiromitsu Kanehara19-27-5 · MW
Magomedkhan Gamzatkhanov21-8-1 · HW
Chris Haseman20-17-0 · LHW
Dave van der Veen4-8-0 · HW
Joop Kasteel19-13-0 · HW
Kenichi Yamamoto5-12-2 · MW
Mikhail Ilyukhin30-11-1 · LHWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.