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professional wrestler Professional wrestling, often shortened to either pro wrestling or wrestling,The term "wrestling" is most often widely used to specifically refer to modern scripted professional wrestling, though it is also used to refer to real-life wrest ...
,
mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact fighting sport based on striking and grappling; incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. In the early 20th century, various inter-stylistic contests took place t ...
and kickboxer. His real name is . As a martial artist, he competed in
K-1 K-1 is a professional kickboxing promotion established in 1993 by karateka Kazuyoshi Ishii. Originally under the ownership of the Fighting and Entertainment Group (FEG), K-1 was considered to be the largest Kickboxing organization in the worl ...
, Pancrase Hybrid Wrestling (Pancrase) and Fighting Network RINGS. As a professional wrestler he competed in
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) is a Puroresu, Japanese professional-wrestling Professional wrestling promotion, promotion founded on January 13, 1972, by Antonio Inoki, and based in Nakano, Tokyo. It is currently majority owned by card-game company Bushiroad, with TV As ...
(NJPW) and
Inoki Genome Federation The (IGF), also known in China as International Glory Fighting, was a Japanese professional wrestling and mixed martial arts promotion founded by Antonio Inoki in 2007. History Antonio Inoki founded the Inoki Genome Federation (IGF) after se ...
(IGF).


Mixed martial arts career


Pancrase Hybrid Wrestling

Yanagisawa joined Pancrase Hybrid Wrestling upon the formation of the company in 1993. He lost his first two fights to future legends
Bas Rutten Sebastiaan "Bas" Rutten (; born 24 February 1965) is a Dutch-American actor, former mixed martial artist, kickboxer and professional wrestler. As a kickboxer, he fought 16 times, winning the first 14 matches by knockout, 13 in the first round ...
and
Masakatsu Funaki is a Japanese actor, mixed martial artist and professional wrestler known professionally as , who has previously wrestled in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Pro Wrestling Fujiwara Gumi (PWFG), Newborn UWF (UWF) ...
. He then went on a four fight winning streak including a win over Vernon White but his win streak ended when he lost to another future MMA legend:
Ken Shamrock Kenneth Wayne Shamrock ( né Kilpatrick; born February 11, 1964) is an American retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He is currently signed to WWE under a Legends contract, under the ring name Ken Shamrock. He is best known ...
. After the Shamrock fight, Yanagisawa entered Pancrase's 1995 Neo Blood Tournament where he made it to the finals before losing to Takafumi Ito. Following the loss, Yanagisawa would go winless for his next 5 fights including a draw with
Guy Mezger Guy Mezger (born January 1, 1968) is an American martial artist, who competed in professional combat sports including full contact karate, kickboxing, and boxing, but is most recognized as a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Mezger retired fro ...
, a loss to
Frank Shamrock Frank Shamrock (born Frank Alisio Juarez III; December 8, 1972) is an American former professional mixed martial artist. Shamrock was the first to hold the UFC Middleweight Championship (later renamed the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship) ...
, and losses in rematches to Rutten and Funaki. Yanagisawa would snap his losing streak at Pancrase - Truth 3 in a victory over Larry Papadopoulos by submission but would then lose a rematch to Mezger. After that, Yanagisawa would go a three fight winning streak including victories over Vernon White by submission and a decision victory over UFC 6 tournament winner:
Oleg Taktarov Oleg Nikolaevich Taktarov (; born 26 August 1967) is a Russian actor and retired mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist. He was a practitioner of Sambo (martial art), Sambo and Judo and competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride ...
. After another loss to Mezger, Yanagisawa went on an 11 unbeaten streak including wins over future
K-1 K-1 is a professional kickboxing promotion established in 1993 by karateka Kazuyoshi Ishii. Originally under the ownership of the Fighting and Entertainment Group (FEG), K-1 was considered to be the largest Kickboxing organization in the worl ...
legend:
Semmy Schilt Sem "Semmy" Schilt (; born 27 October 1973) is a Dutch actor and former kickboxer, karateka and mixed martial artist. Schilt holds the distinction of being the only kickboxer to have won 5 major heavyweight tournaments, being a four-time List of ...
and UFC 7 tournament runner-up: Paul Varelans before he lost once again to Mezger. On September 14, 1998, Yanaigisawa challenged Guy Mezger for the King of Pancrase Openweight Championship but lost by Decision. After one more victory, Yanagisawa would go winless for his last 9 fights in Pancrase (including a loss to future UFC Middleweight Champion:
Evan Tanner Evan Lloyd Tanner (February 11, 1971 – September 5, 2008) was an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He was a former UFC Middleweight Champion and was the first American to win the Pancrase Neo-Blood tournament in Tokyo, ...
) before leaving Pancrase in early 2000.


Fighting Network RINGS

In late 2000, Yanagisawa joined Fighting Network RINGS. On October 9, 2000, Yanagisawa entered RINGS' King of Kings tournament where he defeated Borislav Jeliazkov in the first round but lost to former
UFC Heavyweight Champion Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champions are fighters who have won UFC championships. Historical notes At the time of the UFC's inception in 1993, mixed martial arts was not sanctioned in the United States, and did not include weight classe ...
:
Randy Couture Randall Duane Couture (; born June 22, 1963) is an American mixed martial arts commentator, actor, former United States Army sergeant, former professional mixed martial artist, and former Collegiate wrestling, collegiate and Greco-Roman wrestlin ...
in the quarterfinals. Yanagisawa would go 1–2 in his next fights including losses to
Bobby Hoffman Bobby "The Truth" Hoffman (born October 28, 1966) is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the heavyweight division. He is the former King of the Cage super heavyweight champion as well as the former King of the Cage heavyweig ...
and
Fedor Emelianenko Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko; (born 28 September 1976) is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist (MMA), sambist, judoka and politician. Emelianenko was the PRIDE Heavyweight Champion from 2003 to th ...
before leaving RINGS and MMA in late 2001.


Return to Pancrase and DEEP

In 2004, Yanagisawa returned to fighting at Pancrase - Brave 10 where he lost to Ryuta Noji by Decision. In 2009, Yanagisawa fought two more fights for
DEEP Deep or The Deep may refer to: Places United States * Deep Creek (Appomattox River tributary), Virginia * Deep Creek (Great Salt Lake), Idaho and Utah * Deep Creek (Mahantango Creek tributary), Pennsylvania * Deep Creek (Mojave River tributary ...
but lost both fights.


Professional wrestling career

Yanagisawa debuted in wrestling in 1992 originally competing for Pro Wrestling Fujiwawa Gumi but made no impact on the promotion. By 1993, Yanagisawa left the promotion, following Masakatsu Funaki and
Minoru Suzuki (born June 17, 1968) is a Japanese Professional wrestling, professional wrestler and former Mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist, known for his tenure in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is a former one-time IWGP Intercontinental Ch ...
to Pancrase. Ten years after debuting in wrestling, Yanagisawa returned to the sport when he joined
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) is a Puroresu, Japanese professional-wrestling Professional wrestling promotion, promotion founded on January 13, 1972, by Antonio Inoki, and based in Nakano, Tokyo. It is currently majority owned by card-game company Bushiroad, with TV As ...
. He originally debuted on August 8, 2002, under a mask as he attacked
Masahiro Chono is an American-born Japanese retired Professional wrestling in Japan, professional wrestler and actor best known for his 26-year stint with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). As the leader of New World Order (professional wrestling), nWo Japan, Tea ...
. After unmasking, he joined Tadao Yasuda's Makai Club stable which feuded with New Japan. In November 2002, Yangisawa teamed with Yasuda and Makai #1 in the Triathlon Survivor Tournament but the group finished in last place with 1 point. On December 10, 2002, Yanagisawa teamed with Yasuda to challenge Cho-Ten for the
IWGP Tag Team Championship The is a professional wrestling world tag team championship owned by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion. "IWGP" is the acronym of the NJPW's governing body, the . The title was introduced on December 12, 1985 at an NJPW live event. T ...
but they lost. At ''Wrestling World 2003'', Yanagisawa entered the Young Generation Cup tournament. He would emerge victorious, defeating
Kenzo Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is perhaps best known for his appearances with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), in Mexico with Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA) and in the United States with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE ...
in the semi-finals and then
Yutaka Yoshie was a Japanese professional wrestler, who worked as a freelancer in Japan, performing most notably for All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he was a former World Tag Team Champion. He had previously worked for promotions such as New Japan Pr ...
in the finals to win the cup. On February 1, 2003, Yanagisawa entered the Teisen Hall Six Man Tag Team Tournament teaming with Makai #1 and Makai #2 but the team lost in the first round to eventual winners:
Hiro Saito is a Japanese professional wrestler best known by the shortened name of . He was the first AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Champion. Professional wrestling career A former judoka, Hiro debuted in 1978 in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). In May 1 ...
,
Tatsutoshi Goto is a Japanese professional wrestler. He competed primarily in WAR and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and briefly used the name "T2000 Machine". He also briefly competed in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as part of the nWo Japan. Professio ...
, and
Shinsuke Nakamura is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand. Nakamura is known for his time in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is a former 3-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, with his first rei ...
. A few weeks later on February 16, Yanagisawa challenged
Yoshihiro Takayama is a Japanese former professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Debuting for UWF International (UWFI) in the 1990s, Takayama joined All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) in 1997 after UWF-i folded. In 2000, he joined Pro Wrestling Noah (Noah), an ...
for the NWF Heavyweight Championship but came up short. After the NWF Title match, Yanagisawa largely went into the midcard for the next year and a half continuing to represent the Makai Club. After the Club broke up, Yanagisawa joined Masahiro Chono's new stable:
Black New Japan Black New Japan was a professional wrestling stable that competed in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Black New Japan was led by Masahiro Chono and was one of many of Chono's anti-New Japan stables. History Black New Japan began around October 2004 foll ...
. He continued to remain in the midcard with his only notable moment was when he competed in the 2005 New Japan Cup but lost in the first round to
Koji Kanemoto is a Japanese professional wrestler of Zainichi Korean descent. He has previously worked with New Japan Pro-Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling. He is currently a freelancer. Professional wrestling career Kanemoto practiced Judo during his hig ...
. Yanagisawa would continue to compete in New Japan until leaving January 2006. Since leaving New Japan, Yanagisawa has wrestled once for Antonio Inoki's new promotion:
Inoki Genome Federation The (IGF), also known in China as International Glory Fighting, was a Japanese professional wrestling and mixed martial arts promotion founded by Antonio Inoki in 2007. History Antonio Inoki founded the Inoki Genome Federation (IGF) after se ...
on their December 20, 2007 show losing to Chris Moore (Chris Masters).


Championships and accomplishments


Mixed martial arts

* Pancrase Hybrid Wrestling **1995 Neo-Blood Tournament Runner-up **1996 Pancrase Ranking Tournament Runner Up


Professional wrestling

*
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) is a Puroresu, Japanese professional-wrestling Professional wrestling promotion, promotion founded on January 13, 1972, by Antonio Inoki, and based in Nakano, Tokyo. It is currently majority owned by card-game company Bushiroad, with TV As ...
**Young Generation Cup (2003)


Mixed martial arts record

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Bernard Ackah Bernard Ackah (born April 9, 1972) is a German taekwondo practitioner, kickboxer, mixed martial artist and comedian. Biography Martial arts career and background Ackah was born in Bonn, Germany to Ivorian parents and moved to Japan at the age ...
, TKO (head kick & punches) , Deep: 43 Impact , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 0:07 , Japan , Return to
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.
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Fedor Emelianenko Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko; (born 28 September 1976) is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist (MMA), sambist, judoka and politician. Emelianenko was the PRIDE Heavyweight Champion from 2003 to th ...
, Decision (unanimous) , Rings: World Title Series 4 , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 , Japan , 2001 RINGS Absolute Class Tournament Quarterfinals , - , Loss , align=center, 24–21–9 ,
Bobby Hoffman Bobby "The Truth" Hoffman (born October 28, 1966) is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the heavyweight division. He is the former King of the Cage super heavyweight champion as well as the former King of the Cage heavyweig ...
, Decision (unanimous) , Rings: World Title Series 1 , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 5:00 , Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 24–20–9 ,
Wataru Sakata is a Japanese people, Japanese retired mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. A professional MMA competitor from 1994 until 2016, Sakata fought for Fighting Network RINGS, Pride FC, Deep (mixed martial arts), Deep a ...
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Randy Couture Randall Duane Couture (; born June 22, 1963) is an American mixed martial arts commentator, actor, former United States Army sergeant, former professional mixed martial artist, and former Collegiate wrestling, collegiate and Greco-Roman wrestlin ...
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Sanae Kikuta is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 1996, he has competed for the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, Pancrase, DREAM, World Victory Road, DEEP, Shooto, and V ...
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Akira Shoji Akira Shoji (小路晃) (born January 31, 1974) is a retired Japanese mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. He is most known as being a regular in almost all the beginning Pride Fighting Championship Shoji was in Pri ...
, Draw , Pancrase - 1999 Anniversary Show , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 15:00 , Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 22–16–8 , Leon Dijk , TKO (cut) , Pancrase - 1999 Neo-Blood Tournament Second Round , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 12:48 , Japan , , - , Draw , align=center, 22–15–8 , Takafumi Ito , Draw , Pancrase - Breakthrough 6 , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 3:00 , , Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 22–15–7 ,
Jason DeLucia Jason DeLucia (born July 24, 1969) is an American retired mixed martial artist. Biography DeLucia participated as the alternate at UFC 1. At UFC 2: No Way Out, DeLucia fought Royce Gracie and lost via armbar submission. After DeLucia tapped ou ...
, Decision (majority) , Pancrase - Breakthrough 5 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 15:00 , Japan , , - , Draw , align=center, 22–14–7 ,
Manabu Yamada Manabu Yamada (山田学, born May 18, 1969, in Tochigi, Japan) is a retired Japanese mixed martial arts fighter. He is best known for his participation in Shooto and Pancrase fighting organizations. On December 17, 1994, Yamada advanced to the ...
, Draw , Pancrase - Breakthrough 3 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 15:00 , Japan , , - , Draw , align=center, 22–14–6 , Satoshi Hasegawa , Draw , Pancrase - Breakthrough 2 , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 3:00 , Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 22–14–5 ,
Evan Tanner Evan Lloyd Tanner (February 11, 1971 – September 5, 2008) was an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He was a former UFC Middleweight Champion and was the first American to win the Pancrase Neo-Blood tournament in Tokyo, ...
, Submission (arm-triangle choke) , Pancrase - Advance 12 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 2:24 , Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 22–13–5 , Kosei Kubota , Submission (toe hold) , Pancrase - Advance 11 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 2:35 , Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 21–13–5 ,
Guy Mezger Guy Mezger (born January 1, 1968) is an American martial artist, who competed in professional combat sports including full contact karate, kickboxing, and boxing, but is most recognized as a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Mezger retired fro ...
, Decision (lost points) , Pancrase - 1998 Anniversary Show , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 30:00 , Japan , For the Pancrase Openweight Championship. , - , Draw , align=center, 21–12–5 ,
Yuki Kondo is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. He has officially 112 professional fights, making him one of the most experienced mixed martial artists ever. He has also competed for the UFC, PRIDE, Sengo ...
, Draw (unanimous) , Pancrase - 1998 Neo-Blood Tournament Second Round , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 20:00 , Japan , , - , Draw , align=center, 21–12–4 ,
Keiichiro Yamamiya Keiichiro Yamamiya (born July 12, 1972) is a Japanese former professional mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist. A veteran of 90 fights who began his career in 1996 and last competed in 2015, he fought in the UFC, Pancrase, Deep (mixed martial ...
, Draw (majority) , Pancrase - Advance 8 , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 3:00 , Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 21–12–3 , Omar Bouiche , Submission (achilles lock) , Pancrase - Advance 6 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 2:35 , Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 20–12–3 ,
Jason DeLucia Jason DeLucia (born July 24, 1969) is an American retired mixed martial artist. Biography DeLucia participated as the alternate at UFC 1. At UFC 2: No Way Out, DeLucia fought Royce Gracie and lost via armbar submission. After DeLucia tapped ou ...
, Submission (toe hold) , Pancrase - Advance 5 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 12:44 , Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 19–12–3 ,
Guy Mezger Guy Mezger (born January 1, 1968) is an American martial artist, who competed in professional combat sports including full contact karate, kickboxing, and boxing, but is most recognized as a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Mezger retired fro ...
, Decision (unanimous) , Pancrase - Advance 4 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 20:00 , Japan , , - , Draw , align=center, 19–11–3 ,
Keiichiro Yamamiya Keiichiro Yamamiya (born July 12, 1972) is a Japanese former professional mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist. A veteran of 90 fights who began his career in 1996 and last competed in 2015, he fought in the UFC, Pancrase, Deep (mixed martial ...
, Draw (unanimous) , Pancrase - Advance 2 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 10:00 , Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 19–11–2 , Jason Godsey , KO (knee) , Pancrase - Advance 1 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 3:14 , Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 18–11–2 ,
John Lober John Lober (born February 26, 1968) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Light Heavyweight division. Lober holds a notable victory over Frank Shamrock and also has cornered and trained with UFC Hall of Famer and former UFC Li ...
, TKO (broken ankle) , Pancrase: Alive 11 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 0:55 , Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 17–11–2 , Les Johnston , Submission (banana split) , Pancrase: Alive 6 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 8:35 , Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 16–11–2 , Paul Varelans , Decision (lost points) , Pancrase: Alive 4 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 15:00 , Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 15–11–2 ,
Keiichiro Yamamiya Keiichiro Yamamiya (born July 12, 1972) is a Japanese former professional mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist. A veteran of 90 fights who began his career in 1996 and last competed in 2015, he fought in the UFC, Pancrase, Deep (mixed martial ...
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Semmy Schilt Sem "Semmy" Schilt (; born 27 October 1973) is a Dutch actor and former kickboxer, karateka and mixed martial artist. Schilt holds the distinction of being the only kickboxer to have won 5 major heavyweight tournaments, being a four-time List of ...
, Submission (achilles lock) , Pancrase - Truth 7 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 0:51 , Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 10–11–1 ,
Guy Mezger Guy Mezger (born January 1, 1968) is an American martial artist, who competed in professional combat sports including full contact karate, kickboxing, and boxing, but is most recognized as a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Mezger retired fro ...
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Kazuo Takahashi , ring name , is a Japanese retired mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 1993 until 2013 (and then once again in 2018), he competed for the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, Pancrase, RINGS, K-1 HERO'S, and World Victory Road ...
, Decision (lost points) , Pancrase - 1996 Neo-Blood Tournament, Round 1 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 15:00 , Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 10–9–1 , Takaku Fuke , Decision (lost points) , Pancrase - Truth 6 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 15:00 , Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 9–9–1 ,
Oleg Taktarov Oleg Nikolaevich Taktarov (; born 26 August 1967) is a Russian actor and retired mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist. He was a practitioner of Sambo (martial art), Sambo and Judo and competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride ...
, Decision (lost points) , Pancrase - Truth 5 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 15:00 , Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 8–9–1 ,
Guy Mezger Guy Mezger (born January 1, 1968) is an American martial artist, who competed in professional combat sports including full contact karate, kickboxing, and boxing, but is most recognized as a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Mezger retired fro ...
, KO (palm strikes) , Pancrase - Truth 4 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 12:21 , Japan , 1996 Pancrase Ranking Tournament Finals , - , Win , align=center, 8–8–1 , Vernon White , Submission (achilles lock) , Pancrase - Truth 3 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 12:47 , Japan , 1996 Pancrase Ranking Tournament Semifinals , - , Win , align=center, 7–8–1 , Larry Papadopoulos , Submission (achilles lock) , Pancrase - Truth 3 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 3:21 , Japan , 1996 Pancrase Ranking Tournament First Round , - , Loss , align=center, 6–8–1 ,
Frank Shamrock Frank Shamrock (born Frank Alisio Juarez III; December 8, 1972) is an American former professional mixed martial artist. Shamrock was the first to hold the UFC Middleweight Championship (later renamed the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship) ...
, Decision (lost points) , Pancrase - Truth 2 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 20:00 , Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 6–7–1 ,
Masakatsu Funaki is a Japanese actor, mixed martial artist and professional wrestler known professionally as , who has previously wrestled in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Pro Wrestling Fujiwara Gumi (PWFG), Newborn UWF (UWF) ...
, Technical Submission (keylock) , Pancrase - Truth 1 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 8:42 , Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 6–6–1 ,
Bas Rutten Sebastiaan "Bas" Rutten (; born 24 February 1965) is a Dutch-American actor, former mixed martial artist, kickboxer and professional wrestler. As a kickboxer, he fought 16 times, winning the first 14 matches by knockout, 13 in the first round ...
, Submission (rear-naked choke) , Pancrase - Eyes Of Beast 7 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 27:35 , Japan , , - , Draw , align=center, 6–5–1 ,
Guy Mezger Guy Mezger (born January 1, 1968) is an American martial artist, who competed in professional combat sports including full contact karate, kickboxing, and boxing, but is most recognized as a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Mezger retired fro ...
, Draw (unanimous) , Pancrase - Eyes Of Beast 6 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 10:00 , Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 6–5 ,
Jason DeLucia Jason DeLucia (born July 24, 1969) is an American retired mixed martial artist. Biography DeLucia participated as the alternate at UFC 1. At UFC 2: No Way Out, DeLucia fought Royce Gracie and lost via armbar submission. After DeLucia tapped ou ...
, Submission (triangle choke) , Pancrase - 1995 Anniversary Show , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 2:25 , Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 6–4 , Takafumi Ito , Decision (majority) , Pancrase - 1995 Neo-Blood Tournament Second Round , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 30:00 ,
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Tokyo Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, Japan , 1995 Neo-Blood Tournament Second Round , - , Win , align=center, 5–3 , Christopher DeWeaver , Submission (kimura) , Pancrase - 1995 Neo-Blood Tournament Opening Round , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 3:38 ,
Tokyo Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, Japan , 1995 Neo-Blood Tournament First Round , - , Loss , align=center, 4–3 ,
Ken Shamrock Kenneth Wayne Shamrock ( né Kilpatrick; born February 11, 1964) is an American retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He is currently signed to WWE under a Legends contract, under the ring name Ken Shamrock. He is best known ...
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Masakatsu Funaki is a Japanese actor, mixed martial artist and professional wrestler known professionally as , who has previously wrestled in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Pro Wrestling Fujiwara Gumi (PWFG), Newborn UWF (UWF) ...
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Bas Rutten Sebastiaan "Bas" Rutten (; born 24 February 1965) is a Dutch-American actor, former mixed martial artist, kickboxer and professional wrestler. As a kickboxer, he fought 16 times, winning the first 14 matches by knockout, 13 in the first round ...
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Kickboxing record

''Legend'':


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List of male mixed martial artists This is a list of notable professional male mixed martial arts fighters in alphabetical order. __NOTOC__ A * Tank Abbott - ( UFC, Pride, Strikeforce) * Hamdy Abdelwahab - ( UFC) * Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov - ( ACB) * Shamil Abdurakhimov - ...


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