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Masahiro Iwasaki is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Marco Barbosa (as well as a former student of Yasuhiro Miyamoto) who is regarded as one of the top Japanese grappling competitors of his generation; known also as a member of the prestigious Tokyo based academy Carpe Diem. As a black belt Masahiro Iwasaki conquered medals in the IBJJF European International Open, IBJJF Asian Open as well as at the ASJJF All Japan Championship.

Masahiro Iwasaki Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Masahiro Iwasaki

Nickname: n/a

Lineage: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rickson Gracie > Marcelo Behring > Waldomiro Perez > Roberto Godoi > Marco Barbosa > Masahiro Iwasaki

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place ASJJF All Japan Championship (2016)
  • 1st Place IBJJF Nagoya Championship (2015)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF European Open (2018)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF Asian Open (2015/2016/2017)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF NY Spring Open (2016)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF European Open (2017)

Position/Technique: Deep Half-Guard

Weight Division: Peso Leve (76,00 kg / 168.0 lbs)

Team/Association: Carpe Diem

Masahiro Iwasaki Biography

Masahiro Iwasaki was born on January 27, 1989 in Kobe – the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture located in the Osaka Bay of Japan.

While growing up Iwasaki became fascinated by martial arts, starting his combat training early in life through karate. His love for fighting grew exponentially with the growth of the legendary Japanese mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion: Pride FC, which reached its popularity peak during Masahiro’s teenage years.

The style of Brazilian jiu jitsu stood out to Iwasaki after the epic 2002 MMA battle between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (Minotauro) and Bob Sapp – who outweighed Minotauro by 127 pounds (57,60 kg). The masterful display of heart and technique by the victorious Rodrigo convinced Masahiro of grappling’s efficiency, and led him to start training at the age of 15.

Masahiro’s first jiu jitsu instructor was Yasuhiro Miyamoto, one of the top grappling coaches in Iwasaki’s home town (Kobe). It was under Miyamoto that the young Masahiro Iwasaki climbed up BJJ’s belt system all the way to brown, the black belt being awarded by Marco Barbosa on December 2010.

After being promoted to black belt Masahiro spent time abroad, even picking up a coaching career in Australia (2011) before returning to Japan. When established in his home country, Iwasaki decided to join the prestigious Carpe Diem in Tokyo. One of the most successful and thriving jiu jitsu gyms in Asia.

Masahiro Iwasaki Grappling Record

30 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    25 (83%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    4 (13%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    1 (3%)
  • BY DECISION
    0 (0%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

1 SUBMISSION WINS

#214eb8
Choke from back
100
1
1
(100%) SUBMISSION
26 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    6 (23%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    5 (19%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    12 (46%)
  • BY DECISION
    3 (12%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    0 (0%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

12 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Triangle
25
3
#86e620
Armbar
17
2
#5AD3D1
Omoplata
8
1
#d1212a
Submission
8
1
#fad11b
Heel hook
8
1
#f58822
Choke from back
8
1
#224aba
Bow and arrow
8
1
#ff9124
Marceloplata
8
1
#bf1f6c
Toe hold
8
1
12
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Masahiro Iwasaki Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
3467Roberto SatoshiRoberto SatoshiLTriangleDumau NE76KGF2012
4428Leo NogueiraLeo NogueiraLChoke from backEuropean OpenABSR22013
4444Augusto MendesAugusto MendesLArmbarEuropean Open70KG4F2013
4548Mario ReisMario ReisLPointsPan American70KGR12013
6535Marcio AndreMarcio AndreLReferee DecisionEuropean70KG4F2015
8044Isaque PaivaIsaque PaivaLTriangleAsian Open70KGF2015
8526Kim TerraKim TerraLBow and arrowIBJJF NY Pro70KG4F2015
8919Paulo MiyaoPaulo MiyaoLPts: 5x0European Open70KG4F2016
9266Rodrigo FreitasRodrigo FreitasLPts: 7x0Pan American76KG8F2016
9469Gianni GrippoGianni GrippoLPts: 2x0NY Spring Open76KGF2016
9977Lucas LepriLucas LepriLMarceloplataWorld Champ.76KGR22016
10524Rodrigo CaporalRodrigo CaporalLPts: 3x2Asian Open76KGF2016
11577Luan CarvalhoLuan CarvalhoLTriangleEuropean Open76KGSF2017
12152Marcus WilsonLToe holdPan American76KGR12017
13119Lucas LepriLucas LepriLPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.76KG8F2017
13690Andris BrunovskisAndris BrunovskisLOmoplataAsian Open76KGF2017
14924Michael LanghiMichael LanghiLPts: 0x0, AdvEuropean Open76KGF2018
15401Vitor OliveiraVitor OliveiraLPts: 0x0, AdvPan American76KG8F2018
15629Roberto SatoshiRoberto SatoshiD---Quintet FNABSF2018
16016Isaque BahienseIsaque BahienseLSubmissionMarianas Open81KGSF2018
16507Victor SilverioVictor SilverioLAdvWorld Champ.76KGR32018
17236Vagner RochaVagner RochaLHeel hookKasai Pro 377KGRR2018
17247M. LutesLPts: 2x1Kasai Pro 377KGRR2018
18099J. AlvesLArmbarSpyder Inv. Final76KGSF2018
18611Gianni GrippoGianni GrippoLPts: 0x0, AdvNoGi Worlds73KGR12018
18905Alexandre MolinaroAlexandre MolinaroLReferee DecisionEuropean Open76KG4F2019
20448Lachlan GilesLachlan GilesLReferee DecisionADCC Asia Trials77KGSF2019
22753Wanki ChaeWanki ChaeD---Quintet FN4ABSRR2019
3468Shimasaki KojiWPts: 3x2Dumau Kansai76KGSPF2012
4426Andre MonteiroAndre MonteiroWPts: 2x0European OpenABSR12013
5205K. NishibayashiWPointsJJ Priest Cup76KGSPF2013
5221Y. ItamiWChoke from backKosen vs BJJNASPF2014
6381Yasuto NakatsukaWPointsAll Japan70KGF2015
6382Tatsuya KanekoWPointsNagoya Open76KGF2015
6529Tuomas TammilethoWPts: 8x0European70KGR12015
8042Ichitaro TsukadaWPointsAsian Open70KGSF2015
8916Renan SancarWPts: 2x0European Open70KGR12016
9262Kevin MahechaKevin MahechaWPts: 4x2Pan American76KGR12016
9468Mansher KheraMansher KheraWPts: 4x2NY Spring Open76KGSF2016
9971Caio AlmeidaCaio AlmeidaWPts: 2x2, AdvWorld Champ.76KGR12016
10511Robson TanoWPts: 0x0, AdvAll Japan76KGF2016
10523Tanno OdilioWPointsAsian Open76KGSF2016
11571Thibaut OlivierThibaut OlivierWPts: 2x0European Open76KG8F2017
11575Kacper RotWPts: 2x0European Open76KG4F2017
13111Diego BispoDiego BispoWPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.76KGR12017
13687Ali MonfaradiAli MonfaradiWPointsAsian Open76KG4F2017
13689Kleber KoikeWN/AAsian Open76KGSF2017
14915Ali MonfaradiAli MonfaradiWPts: 2x0European Open76KGR12018
14918Renato CanutoRenato CanutoWPts: 2x0European Open76KG4F2018
14922Edwin NajmiEdwin NajmiWPts: 2x0European Open76KGSF2018
15621Takumi YanoD---Quintet FNABSSF2018
16012Gilbert BurnsGilbert BurnsWPts: 0x0Marianas Open81KG4F2018
16019Servio TulioServio TulioWPts: 2x0Marianas Open81KG3RD2018
16495Jan BuatimJan BuatimWPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.76KGR22018
16936Hugo MarquesHugo MarquesWPts: 2x0Spider Inv. 4F76KGSPF2018
17243Marcin HeldWPts: 3x0Kasai Pro 377KGRR2018
18898Jeremy JacksonJeremy JacksonWPts: 3x0European Open70KGF2019
20444S. LeGourrierecWPts: 11x0ADCC Asia Trials77KGR12019
20447Jon SchwartzWPts: 4x0ADCC Asia Trials77KG4F2019
24327Grant BogdanovD---Quintet FN5ABSSF2020
24329Masanori KaneharaD---Quintet FN5ABSF2020

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