Imada has fought in many MMA organizations since 1998, and most notable in the Bellator Fighting Championship lightweight tournament where he moved on to the finals after defeating Alonzo Martinez and Jorge Masvidal.
Imada has fought in many mixed martial arts (MMA) organizations since 1998, most notably in the Bellator Fighting Championship. In the first season Bellator lightweight tournament, Imada advanced to the finals after defeating Alonzo Martinez and Jorge Masvidal.