Masutatsu Yano, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 2-4-1, primarily in the 198 lbs. weight class. Standing at 5' 9", he demonstrated a traditional orthodox stance during his career. In terms of performance statistics, Yano averaged zero significant strikes per minute and had a striking accuracy of 0%. He also absorbed no strikes per minute and boasted a strike defense of 0%. His takedown attempts were equally scarce, with an average of 0.0 takedowns per 15 minutes, and his takedown accuracy was similarly low at 0%. Notable victories eluded Yano throughout his career, but he did hold a competitive spirit that led him to step into the octagon once for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he unfortunately ended up with a loss against Katsuhisa Fujii via knockout or technical knockout due to punches in 1999. His last fight, as recorded, was on November 19, 1999.