Toshiomi Kazama

Toshiomi Kazama is a Japanese mixed martial artist in the UFC bantamweight division. The UFC lists him as active and identifies Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as his fighting style. He made his Octagon debut on June 9, 2022, in the opening round of the inaugural Road to UFC bantamweight tournament, where he won by unanimous decision. Kazama later reached the tournament final, losing to Rinya Nakamura on February 4, 2023.

Kazama began training in judo at age nine and later developed as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, earning a brown belt. Before becoming a full-time fighter, he worked as a BJJ instructor and security guard. His documented accomplishments include winning the Pancrase Neo Blood bantamweight tournament and a bantamweight tournament held at Shintaro Ishiwatari’s retirement event. Born on May 15, 1997, Kazama is listed at 5 feet 7 inches and has a 69-inch reach. He attended technical school to study automotive maintenance rather than attending college. His UFC profile describes a submission-oriented record of achievement, including wins by triangle choke, hammerlock, heel hook and armbar.