35
60%
Finish Rate
2
KO / TKO
19
Submissions
1996
Pro Debut
Biography
Kaoru "Caol" Uno (宇野薫, Uno Kaoru) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. He is the Co-Champion of the UFC 41 Lightweight Tournament and a former Shooto Lightweight Champion. As one of the early Ultimate Fighting Championship's elite Lightweight competitors, Uno competed for the UFC Lightweight Championship on two occasions. Despite falling short in both championship bouts; losing a five-round decision against Jens Pulver at UFC 30, to determine the inaugural UFC Lightweight Champion as well as a draw against B.J. Penn at UFC 41 (in a bout which would have determined the new UFC Lightweight Champion and UFC 41 Lightweight Tournament Winner), Uno is acknowledged as a pioneer for his impact and influence during the early era of the UFC Lightweight Division.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy55%
Takedown accuracy31%
2.15
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
2.83
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
2.42
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.24
avg
Submissions
0
avg
Knockdowns
UFC debut Feb. 23, 2001Born Kanagawa, Japan
How He Wins
KO / TKO2
Decision3
Submission19
Finish Rate
60%
21 of 35
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
L
L
W
L
L
W
L
L
L
W
Mixed Martial Arts63 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Akihiko Mori | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Shooto Torao 37 | Dec 7, 2025 |
| Loss |  Shota TakagiH2H | KO (knee and punches) | R2 | Shooto 2023 Vol.7 | Nov 19, 2023 |
| Loss |  Akira HaraguchiH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | VTJ 2021 | Nov 6, 2021 |
| Loss | Taison NaitoH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | Shooto – Professional Shooto 2021 Vol. 3 | May 16, 2021 |
| Win |  Markus HeldH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Shooto 30th Anniversary Tour: Final | Nov 24, 2019 |
| Loss |  Duane van HelvoirtH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Shooto 30th Anniversary Tour at Korakuen Hall | May 6, 2019 |
| Loss | Yutaka SaitoH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | Shooto: Professional Shooto 4/23 | Apr 23, 2017 |
| Win |  Jung Ho HwangH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Shooto-Mobstyles: Fight and Mosh | Apr 23, 2016 |
| Loss | Shigeki OsawaH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | Shooto: Professional Shooto 7/26 | Jul 26, 2015 |
| Loss | Yoshifumi NakamuraH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Shooto - 1st Round 2015 | Jan 25, 2015 |
| Win | Raja ShippenH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 6th | Oct 4, 2014 |
| Win | Taiki TsuchiyaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Shooto: 4th Round 2014 | May 5, 2014 |
| Win | Jesse BrockH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 4th | Feb 23, 2014 |
| Win | Daniel RomeroH2H | Submission (inverted triangle choke) | R2 | Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 3rd | Oct 5, 2013 |
| Win | Anthony AvilaH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R3 | Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 2nd | Jun 22, 2013 |
| Win | Kyu Hwa KimH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Shooto: 2nd Round 2013 | Mar 16, 2013 |
| Loss | Shintaro IshiwatariH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Shooto: 10th Round | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Loss | Takeshi InoueH2H | KO (head kick) | R1 | DREAM 17 | Sep 24, 2011 |
| Win | Akiyo NishiuraH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Dream: Fight for Japan! | May 29, 2011 |
| Loss | Kazuyuki MiyataH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Dynamite!! 2010 | Dec 31, 2010 |
| Loss |  Gleison TibauH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Draw | Fabrício CamõesH2H | Draw (majority) | R3 | UFC 106 | Nov 21, 2009 |
| Loss | Spencer FisherH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 99 | Jun 13, 2009 |
| Loss | Shinya AokiH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Dream 5: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round | Jul 21, 2008 |
| Win | Mitsuhiro IshidaH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Dream 3: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Second Round | May 11, 2008 |
| Loss | Andre Amade | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | HERO'S 10 | Sep 17, 2007 |
| Win | Katsuhiko NagataH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | HERO'S 9 | Jul 16, 2007 |
| Win | Ali Abdelaziz | Submission (armbar) | R1 | HERO'S 8 | Mar 12, 2007 |
| Loss | Gesias CavalcanteH2H | Decision (majority) | R2 | HERO'S 7 | Oct 9, 2006 |
| Win |  Ivan MenjivarH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | HERO'S 7 | Oct 9, 2006 |
| Win |  Kultar GillH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | HERO'S 6 | Aug 5, 2006 |
| Win |  Ole LaursenH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | HERO'S 5 | May 3, 2006 |
| Win | Rich ClementiH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | HERO'S 4 | Mar 15, 2006 |
| Loss | Norifumi YamamotoH2H | TKO (doctor stoppage) | R2 | HERO'S 3 | Sep 7, 2005 |
| Win | Hideo TokoroH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | HERO'S 3 | Sep 7, 2005 |
| Loss |  Joachim HansenH2H | KO (knee) | R3 | HERO'S 1 | Mar 26, 2005 |
| Win |  Serkan YılmazH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | K-1 MAX: Japan Grand Prix 2005 | Feb 23, 2005 |
| Win |  Chandet SorpantreyH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | K-1: Premium 2004 Dynamite!! | Dec 31, 2004 |
| Draw | Tatsuya KawajiriH2H | Draw | R3 | Shooto: 3/22 in Korakuen Hall | Mar 22, 2004 |
| Loss | Hermes FrançaH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | UFC 44 | Sep 26, 2003 |
| Draw | B.J. PennH2H | Draw (split) | R5 | UFC 41 | Feb 28, 2003 |
| Win | Din ThomasH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 39 | Sep 27, 2002 |
| Win | Yves EdwardsH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 37 | May 10, 2002 |
| Loss | B.J. PennH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC 34 | Nov 2, 2001 |
| Win | Fabiano IhaH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 32 | Jun 29, 2001 |
| Loss | Jens PulverH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 30 | Feb 23, 2001 |
| Win | Rumina SatoH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | Shooto: R.E.A.D. Final | Dec 17, 2000 |
| Loss | Marcio BarbosaH2H | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | R3 | Shooto: R.E.A.D. 9 | Aug 27, 2000 |
| Win | Dennis HallmanH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Shooto: R.E.A.D. 3 | Apr 2, 2000 |
| Draw | André PederneirasH2H | Draw | R3 | Vale Tudo Japan 1999 | Dec 11, 1999 |
| Win | Din ThomasH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R3 | Shooto: Renaxis 4 | Sep 5, 1999 |
| Win | Rumina SatoH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R3 | Shooto: 10th Anniversary Event | May 29, 1999 |
| Win | Ricardo BotelhoH2H | Submission (punches) | R3 | Vale Tudo Japan 1998 | Oct 25, 1998 |
| Win |  Zvonko JakovcevicH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 4 | Jul 29, 1998 |
| Win |  Ian James SchaffaH2H | Technical Submission (armbar) | R3 | Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 3 | May 13, 1998 |
| Win | Yuji FujitaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 2 | Mar 1, 1998 |
| Loss | Naoya UematsuH2H | Submission (Achilles lock) | R1 | Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '97 Lightweight Tournament | Dec 20, 1997 |
| Win | Hiroki KotaniH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '97 Lightweight Tournament | Dec 20, 1997 |
| Win | Masahito WachiH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '97 Lightweight Tournament | Dec 20, 1997 |
| Draw | Takuya KuwabaraH2H | Draw | R2 | Shooto: Reconquista 4 | Oct 12, 1997 |
| Win | Yuzo TateishiH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Shooto: Gig | Jun 25, 1997 |
| Win | Patrick TapelsH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Japan Extreme Challenge Vale Tudo Open | May 28, 1997 |
| Loss | Hayato SakuraiH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Shooto: Let's Get Lost | Oct 4, 1996 |
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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.