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DEEP
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DEEP is a Japanese mixed martial arts promotion which specializes in the lighter weight classes.. It is promoted by Shigeru Saeki who is also the Public Relations Director of PRIDE Fighting Championships.
Their first event was DEEP 2001 featuring famous names such as Royler Gracie and Paulo Filho.
DEEP is a second-tier Japanese promotion, working as a feeder show to PRIDE.
| Division | Champion |
|---|---|
| Middleweight | Ryo Chonan |
| Welterweight | Hidehiko Hasegawa |
| Lightweight | Kazunori Yokota |
| Featherweight | Masakazu Imanari |
| Ladys Lightweight | Hisae Watanabe |
- Ryan Bow
- Ryuta Sakurai
- Fabricio Monteiro
- Seichi Ikemoto
- Dokonjyonosuke Mishima
| Professional mixed martial arts organizations | |
|---|---|
| Major promotions: | Ultimate Fighting Championship | PRIDE Fighting Championships | HERO'S |
| Other promotions: | Pancrase | KOTC | Rumble on the Rock | Icon Sport | Elite XC | EFC | WEC | MFC | ZST | DEEP | Cage Rage | Cage Warriors | FFC | IFL | TKO | Strikeforce | WWCN | Cage Fury | BodogFight |
| Defunct promotions: | IVC | RINGS | WFA |
| Sanctioning bodies: | Shooto | International Sport Combat Federation | NSAC |