| Name | Ikuhisa Minowa (Men) |
| Nickname | Minowaman Z |
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| Date of birth | Jan 12, 1976 (50 years old) |
| Weight class | Light Heavyweight |
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Ikuhisa Minowa – General Profile
Ikuhisa Minowa, widely known as “Minowaman,” is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist recognized for competing across multiple weight classes and for his long career in international MMA. Born on January 12, 1976, in Gifu, Japan, he became known for his unconventional matchups and entertaining fighting style.
MMA Career
Minowa competed in major promotions including PRIDE Fighting Championships, DREAM, and other international organizations. Throughout his career, he gained attention for accepting bouts against much larger opponents, often moving between weight classes and openweight contests.
His willingness to take challenging fights and his longevity helped establish him as one of the most recognizable personalities of the Japanese MMA scene.
Fighting Style
Ikuhisa Minowa is known for a grappling-focused style built around leg locks and submission attempts. He often looked to close distance quickly, bring fights to the ground, and attack with submission chains.
His creativity, unpredictability, and toughness are central elements of his competitive identity.
Career Highlights
Minowa’s career highlights include victories over larger opponents, participation in major international events, and winning a notable openweight tournament, which solidified his reputation as a fearless competitor.
Legacy
Remembered as one of MMA’s most unique and entertaining fighters, Ikuhisa Minowa represents the spirit of early Japanese MMA, where versatility, courage, and showmanship were defining traits.
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiyoshi Tamura |
Pride Shockwave 2006 - Otoko Matsuri - Fumetsu |
KO/TKO Kicks · R1 · 1:18 |
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| Mike Polchlopek |
Pride Bushido 13 |
U-DEC | |
| Eric Esch |
Pride Bushido 12 - 2nd Round |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 4:25 |
|
| Mirko Filipovic |
Pride Total Elimination Absolute |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 1:10 |
|
| Paulo Cesar Silva |
Pride Bushido 10 |
KO/TKO Knees · R1 · 2:23 |
|
| Kazushi Sakuraba |
Pride Shockwave 2005 - Otokomatsuri - Itadaki |
SUB Kimura · R1 · 9:59 |
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| Phil Baroni |
Pride Bushido 9 - The Tournament |
U-DEC | |
| Murilo Bustamante |
Pride Bushido 9 - The Tournament |
KO/TKO Kicks · R1 · 9:51 |
|
| Kimo Leopoldo |
Pride Bushido 8 |
SUB Ankle Lock · R1 · 3:11 |
|
| Phil Baroni |
Pride Bushido 7 |
KO/TKO Stomps · R2 · 2:04 |
|
| Gilbert Yvel |
Pride Bushido 6 |
SUB Toe Hold · R1 · 1:10 |
|
| Stefan Leko |
Pride Shockwave 2004 - Otoko Matsuri - Sadame |
SUB Heel Hook · R1 · 0:27 |
|
| Ryuki Ueyama |
Pride Bushido 5 |
S-DEC | |
| Kenichi Yamamoto |
Pride Bushido 4 |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 3:23 |
|
| Ryan Gracie |
Pride Bushido 3 |
S-DEC | |
| Wanderlei Silva |
Pride Bushido 2 |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 1:09 |
|
| Quinton Jackson |
Pride Shockwave 2003 - Otoko Matsuri |
KO/TKO Knee · R2 · 1:05 |
|
| Joe Slick |
UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3 |
KO/TKO |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 15.52% of the fights were recovered.
Last update : 2026-02-24 00:03:00
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Mason Jones The Dragon | 18-2 |
| Ibo Aslan The Last Ottoman | 14-4 |
| Jun Yong Park The Iron Turtle | 19-7 |
| Austen Lane | 13-8 |
| Mike Thomas Brown | 26-9 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Osamah Almarwai | 22-6 |
| Cleuber Cabral Cleubinho | 19-4 |
| Sidney Outlaw Da Gun | 17-6 |
| Arlene Blencowe Angerfist | 15-10 |
| Eddie Sanchez The Manic Hispanic | 15-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Melissa Croden Scare | 7-3 |
| Michael Aswell The Texas Kid | 11-4 |
| Thomas Petersen The Train | 11-4 |
| Chase Hooper The Dream | 16-5 |
| Trey Waters The Truth | 9-2 |
| Dan Ige 50K | 19-11 |
| Ante Delija Walking Trouble | 26-8 |
| Macy Chiasson | 10-6 |
| Lone'er Kavanagh | 10-1 |
| Kamaru Usman The Nigerian Nightmare | 21-4 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Anthony Smith Lionheart | 38-22 |
| Glover Teixeira | 33-9 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-5 |
| Jan Blachowicz | 29-11 |
| Mauricio Rua Shogun | 27-14 |