Tatsuya Mizuno: MMA Career and Key Results
Tatsuya Mizuno is a Japanese mixed martial artist who has competed in Pancrase, DREAM, ONE Championship and DEEP. His career includes a DREAM light-heavyweight Grand Prix final and a later run as DEEP middleweight champion. He remains an active competitor; Sherdog lists a win at DEEP 129 Impact in December 2025 as his most recent bout.
DREAM and international competition
Mizuno reached the DREAM light-heavyweight Grand Prix final in 2010, where Gegard Mousasi submitted him at DREAM 16. The following year, Mizuno rebounded with a first-round knee knockout of UFC veteran Trevor Prangley at DREAM: Fight for Japan. He later competed for ONE Championship and other promotions in Asia.
DEEP champion and continued career
In 2018, Mizuno won the vacant DEEP middleweight title by submitting Taisuke Okuno at DEEP 82 Impact. He went on to defend it against João Batista Yoshimura, who won their 2021 rematch. The source records list Mizuno’s more recent DEEP appearances, including a December 2025 kimura win over Masashi Inada. Because his career is ongoing, this profile focuses on selected milestones rather than a total record.
Mizuno’s path across Pancrase, DREAM, ONE and DEEP illustrates the international and domestic routes taken by Japanese fighters. Related: MMA and Pancrase.
Selected Recorded Results
- Dec 14, 2025: Tatsuya Mizuno won against Masashi Inada at Deep – 129 Impact; Submission (Kimura), round 2, 0:43.
- Sep 16, 2024: Tatsuya Mizuno lost to Taisei Sekino at Deep – 121 Impact; TKO (Soccer Kicks and Punches), round 1, 3:13.
- May 3, 2024: Tatsuya Mizuno won against Koji Shikuwa at Deep – 119 Impact; Decision (Unanimous), round 3, 5:00.
- Nov 23, 2023: Tatsuya Mizuno won against Lawdlain Saint-Ilme at Deep – Tokyo Impact 2023 6th Round; KO (Knee), round 2, 0:17.
- Jul 2, 2023: Tatsuya Mizuno lost to Ryo Sakai at Deep – 114 Impact; TKO (Punches), round 1, 0:42.
Sources
Sherdog: fight history; MMA Fighting: DREAM 16 result.
Article Tags
Tatsuya Mizuno, Mixed Martial Arts, Sports History
