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Masayuki Watanabe

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Grappling 2-0

Last fight: Win vs Kento Imai · Submission · Sep 19, 2026

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Ryuya FukudaKO · R1 0:54
RIZINRIZIN 34·March 20, 2022

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CAREER SUMMARY

Masayuki Watanabe holds a professional MMA record of 17-11-2. Watanabe has won 17 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Watanabe also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: March 20, 2022. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
125 lbs57 kg
Reach
68"173 cm
DOB
Jan 26, 1990
Age
36
Team
GRAND SQUARE
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Nabari, Mie, Japan

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Kento Imai
    Gladiator 036· Sep 19, 2026· Flyweight· 17-11-2 vs 12-5
    SUB
    R2 · 2:24
  2. WIN
    GLADIATOR 025· Mar 2, 2024· Flyweight· 16-11-2 vs 6-5
    TKO
    R1 · 2:26
  3. LOSS
    GLADIATOR 021· Mar 25, 2023· Flyweight· 15-11-2 vs 6-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:07
  4. WIN
    vs Naoki Arikawa
    GLADIATOR 019 in OSAKA· Sep 24, 2022· Flyweight· 15-10-2 vs 7-4-1
    UD
  5. WIN
    vs Yuichi Miyagi×1Title bout · Title win #1
    GLADIATOR 015 in OSAKA· Sep 25, 2021· Flyweight· 14-9-2 vs 16-10-1
    UD
  6. WIN
    vs Kengo Fujita
    GLADIATOR 013 in OSAKA· Feb 7, 2021· Bantamweight· 13-9-2 vs 6-6-2
    UD
  7. LOSS
    vs Takashi Matsuba
    GRACHAN 42 x GLADIATOR 011· Dec 21, 2019· Flyweight· 12-9-2 vs 12-3-1
    UD
  8. WIN
    vs Tatsuyuki Nakamura
    Pancrase 307· Jul 21, 2019· Flyweight· 12-8-2 vs 12-15-3
    SUB
    R3 · 4:29
  9. DRAW
    vs Soo Wan Park
    GLADIATOR 009· Apr 14, 2019· Flyweight· 11-8-2 vs 3-1-2
    DEC
  10. WIN
    vs Ryosuke Kano×1Title bout · Title win #1
    GLADIATOR x DEMOLITION vol.2· Sep 2, 2018· Flyweight· 11-8-1 vs 6-5
    SD
  11. WIN
    vs Yuki Uejima
    GLADIATOR x DEMOLITION· Jun 3, 2018· Flyweight· 10-8-1 vs 9-10-4
    SUB
    R2 · 4:31
  12. LOSS
    TFC 17· Feb 23, 2018· Flyweight· 9-8-1 vs 9-2
    TKO
    R2 · 3:42
  13. WIN
    vs Myung Joo Lee
    GLADIATOR 005 in Osaka· Jan 21, 2018· Flyweight· 9-7-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:14
  14. LOSS
    vs Ryosuke Kano
    GLADIATOR 004· Aug 13, 2017· Flyweight· 8-7-1 vs 6-3
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Jang Woo Yeom
    GLADIATOR 3 in Wakayama· Mar 5, 2017· Flyweight· 8-6-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:02
  16. WIN
    vs Takahiro Suzuki
    GLADIATOR 2 in Osaka· Nov 23, 2016· Flyweight· 7-6-1 vs 2-8-3
    SUB
    R1 · 3:27
  17. LOSS
    Pancrase 278· Jun 12, 2016· Flyweight· 6-6-1 vs 4-1
    TKO
    R3 · 1:35
  18. WIN
    vs Yu Kobayashi
    Pancrase 276· Mar 13, 2016· Flyweight· 6-5-1 vs 0-5
    UD
  19. WIN
    vs Koken Kusanobu
    Pancrase Osaka· Dec 23, 2015· Flyweight· 5-5-1 vs 1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:40
  20. WIN
    vs Joji Hirata
    Pancrase Osaka· Jul 26, 2015· Flyweight· 4-5-1 vs 1-1
    UD
  21. LOSS
    vs Yu Kuwabara
    Pancrase 265· Mar 15, 2015· Flyweight· 3-5-1 vs 1-3-1
    UD
  22. WIN
    vs Gen Ishida
    Pancrase Osaka· Dec 21, 2014· Flyweight· 3-4-1 vs 2-2
    SD
  23. LOSS
    Pancrase Osaka· Jul 20, 2014· Flyweight· 2-4-1 vs 4-1
    UD
  24. WIN
    vs Kazuya Yokomizo
    GLADIATOR 67· Mar 23, 2014· Flyweight· 2-3-1 vs 4-3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:27
  25. LOSS
    HEAT 28· Sep 29, 2013· Bantamweight· 1-3-1 vs 12-8
    SUB
    R1 · 3:23
  26. LOSS
    vs Motohiro Takenawa
    Rising On 14· Apr 6, 2013· Bantamweight· 1-2-1 vs 7-10-1
    MD
  27. LOSS
    vs Kensaku Kodama
    GLADIATOR· Feb 17, 2013· 1-1-1 vs 1-0
    TKO
  28. DRAW
    vs Shoki Doi
    Demolition 13· Oct 7, 2012· Bantamweight· 1-0-1 vs 0-1-1
    DRAW
    R2 · 3:00
  29. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    GLADIATOR· Jul 15, 2012· 1-0
    SUB

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Frequently asked questions

When does Masayuki Watanabe fight next?

Masayuki Watanabe has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Masayuki Watanabe's record?

Masayuki Watanabe's professional MMA record is 17-11-2.

Who is Masayuki Watanabe fighting next?

Masayuki Watanabe's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Masayuki Watanabe fight last?

Masayuki Watanabe most recently fought Ryuya Fukuda at RIZIN 34 on Sunday, March 20, 2022, LOSS (Knockout).

How many knockouts does Masayuki Watanabe have?

Masayuki Watanabe has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How tall is Masayuki Watanabe?

Masayuki Watanabe is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Masayuki Watanabe weigh?

Masayuki Watanabe weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Masayuki Watanabe's reach?

Masayuki Watanabe has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Masayuki Watanabe?

Masayuki Watanabe is 36 years old (born Jan 26, 1990).

Where is Masayuki Watanabe from?

Masayuki Watanabe is from Japan.

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