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Masanori Kanehara was born on 18 November, 1982 in Musashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Masanori Kanehara's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
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41 years old |
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18 November 1982 |
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18 November |
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Musashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan |
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Japan
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Masanori Kanehara Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Masanori Kanehara height is 5ft 8in and Weight 145 lb.
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5ft 8in |
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145 lb |
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Masanori Kanehara Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Masanori Kanehara worth at the age of 41 years old? Masanori Kanehara’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Japan. We have estimated Masanori Kanehara's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Masanori Kanehara 金原正徳(born November 18, 1982) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing the Bantamweight division in DEEP and Rizin FF.
A professional competitor since 2003, Kanehara has formerly competed for World Victory Road, K-1, the UFC, Pancrase, ZST, and also made an appearance at Dynamite!! 2009.
Kanehara made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2003, and compiled a record of 13–6–5 before being signed by World Victory Road.
Kanehara was announced as a participant in World Victory Road's Featherweight Grand Prix.
He advanced to the semi-final round with a pair of closely contested decision victories over Jong Man Kim in the first round and Chan Sung Jung in the second round.
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.
Kanehara is the 2009 Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix Champion and inaugural Sengoku Featherweight Champion.
A 17-to-1 long shot, Kanehara ended up winning the tournament, making him the 2009 Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix Champion and Sengoku Featherweight Champion.
Following the announcement that Sengoku Lightweight Champion Mizuto Hirota would vacate his belt, Kanehara accepted a challenge from Marlon Sandro.
The two met in a Featherweight title bout at World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 13.
Kanehara lost via KO in the first round.
After the demise of Sengoku, Kanehara compiled a record of 7–2 which included a 21-second knockout of Joe Pearson at Pancrase 252.
In July 2014, it was announced that Kanehara had signed with the UFC.
Kanehara was briefly linked to a bout with Urijah Faber on September 20, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 52.
However, before the bout was officially announced, Faber was removed and Kanehara instead faced Alex Caceres.
He was successful in his debut winning via unanimous decision.
Kanehara was expected to face Rani Yahya on June 27, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 70.
However, as the event approached, several international fighters experienced travel restrictions due to technical issues within the Bureau of Consular Affairs division of the U.S. State Department which produces travel visas.
The issue lead to a major altering of the card as multiple fights were postponed.
Yahya/Kanehara eventually took place on July 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 71.
Kanehara lost the fight by split decision.
Kanehara faced Michael McDonald on January 2, 2016, at UFC 195.
After a dominant first round and catching McDonald with an arm triangle in round two, McDonald slipped out and found a choke of his own.
Kanehara lost the fight via submission in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion following the loss.
After the release from the UFC, Kanehara returned to Deep and was expected to face Roman Alvarez in his promotional debut at Deep Cage Impact 2016: DEEP vs. WSOF-GC on December 17, 2016.
Alvarez was replaced by Charlie Alaniz, whom Kanehara won via first-round doctor stoppage.
Next he faced Jomhod Chuwattana at DEEP Hachioji Chojin Matsuri 2018 on April 1, 2020.
Kanehara won the fight via submission in the first round.
After the two victories in a row, Kanehara signed with Rizin FF and made his promotional debut against Victor Henry at Rizin 21 – Hamamatsu on February 22, 2020.
Kanehara lost the fight via second-round knockout.
Kanehara faced Takahiro Ashida at Rizin 31 - Yokohama on October 24, 2021.
He won the bout via TKO in the second round.
Kanehara was booked to face Kazumasa Majima on April 16, 2022, at Rizin Trigger 3.
He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.
Kanehara faced Sora Yamamoto at Rizin Landmark 5 on April 29, 2023, winning the fight by unanimous decision.
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.