Masanori Kanehara Japanese: was born on November 18,1982 and is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing the Bantamweight division in DEEP and Rizin FF.
21 Facts About Masanori Kanehara
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Masanori Kanehara is the 2009 Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix Champion and inaugural Sengoku Featherweight Champion.
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Masanori Kanehara was announced as a participant in World Victory Road's Featherweight Grand Prix.
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Masanori Kanehara lost in the semi-finals to Hatsu Hioki, but ended up replacing Hioki in the final against judoka Michihiro Omigawa after Hioki was not medically cleared due to a concussion.
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In July 2014, it was announced that Masanori Kanehara had signed with the UFC.
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Masanori Kanehara was briefly linked to a bout with Urijah Faber on September 20,2014, at UFC Fight Night 52.
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However, before the bout was officially announced, Faber was removed and Masanori Kanehara instead faced Alex Caceres.
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Masanori Kanehara was successful in his debut winning via unanimous decision.
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Masanori Kanehara was expected to face Rani Yahya on June 27,2015, at UFC Fight Night 70.
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Masanori Kanehara faced Michael McDonald on January 2,2016, at UFC 195.
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Masanori Kanehara lost the fight via submission in the second round and was released from the promotion following the loss.
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Alvarez was replaced by Charlie Alaniz, whom Masanori Kanehara won via first-round doctor stoppage.
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Masanori Kanehara won the fight via submission in the first round.
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Masanori Kanehara faced Takahiro Ashida at Rizin 31 - Yokohama on October 24,2021.
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Masanori Kanehara won the bout via TKO in the second round.
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Masanori Kanehara was booked to face Kazumasa Majima on April 16,2022, at Rizin Trigger 3.
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Masanori Kanehara won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.
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Masanori Kanehara faced Sora Yamamoto at Rizin Landmark 5 on April 29,2023, winning the fight by unanimous decision.
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Masanori Kanehara faced Kleber Koike Erbst at Rizin 44 on September 24,2023, winning the bout via unanimous decision using his wrestling to nullify Kleber's BJJ skills.
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Masanori Kanehara faced reigning champion Chihiro Suzuki for the Rizin Featherweight Championship at Rizin 46 on April 29,2024.
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Masanori Kanehara lost the bou by a first-round technical knockout.