| Ikuhisa Minowa ミノワマン | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 12, 1976 Hashima, Gifu, Japan |
| Other names | Minowaman Z |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight Light Heavyweight Middleweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 70+1⁄2 in (179 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Tokyo, Japan |
| Team | Pancraseism Brazilian Top Team Team Minowaman |
| Teacher(s) | Masakatsu Funaki Minoru Suzuki |
| Rank | 2nd Dan Black Belt in Judo |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 117 |
| Wins | 64 |
| By knockout | 12 |
| By submission | 42 |
| By decision | 10 |
| Losses | 45 |
| By knockout | 17 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 21 |
| Draws | 8 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Ikuhisa Minowa (美濃輪 育久, Minowa Ikuhisa, born January 12, 1976) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler currently competing in IGF as Minowaman (ミノワマン, Minowaman). A professional MMA competitor since 1996, he was a longtime veteran of PRIDE and Pancrase and has also competed in other mixed martial arts promotions such as K-1 Hero's, Cage Rage, the SFL, Vale Tudo Japan, UFC, DREAM, and DEEP. He is the former DREAM Openweight Grand Prix Champion (Super Hulk). Often undersized and a huge fan favorite in Japan, Minowa earned his nickname "The Giant Killer" by participating in many openweight contests, often submitting much larger opponents. Also renowned for his durability, he is a veteran of 117 fights, and is known for his trademark red speedo and mullet.