23
65%
Finish Rate
7
KO / TKO
2-1-0
Kickboxing
2001
Pro Debut
Biography
Kuniyoshi Hironaka is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. He has formerly competed for the UFC, Shooto, DREAM, and Pancrase.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy44%
Takedown accuracy32%
1.43
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
5.13
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
2.6
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.97
avg
Submissions
0.32
avg
Knockdowns
UFC debut Oct. 14, 2006Born Japan
How He Wins
KO / TKO7
Decision1
Submission8
Finish Rate
65%
15 of 23
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
L
L
W
W
W
W
W
W
L
W
Mixed Martial Arts32 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win |  Dong Hyun MaH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R2 | Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 6th | Oct 4, 2014 |
| Loss |  Isao KobayashiH2H | TKO (punch and soccer kick) | R3 | Pancrase: 257 | Mar 30, 2014 |
| Win | Yoshihiro KoyamaH2H | Submission (armbar) | R4 | Shooto: 4th Round 2013 | Sep 29, 2013 |
| Win |  Carlo PraterH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 1st | Dec 24, 2012 |
| Win | Giovani Diniz | TKO (punches) | R1 | Shooto: 5th Round | May 18, 2012 |
| Win | Kotetsu BokuH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Shooto: Shootor's Legacy 3 | Jul 18, 2011 |
| Win | Takashi NakakuraH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Shooto: Shooto Tradition 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Win | Kiyonobu NishikataH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | GCM: Demolition West in Yamaguchi 2 | Nov 21, 2010 |
| Loss | Satoru KitaokaH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R2 | Pancrase: Passion Tour 9 | Oct 3, 2010 |
| Loss | Katsunori KikunoH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | Dream 13 | Mar 22, 2010 |
| Win | Won Sik ParkH2H | TKO (corner stoppage) | R1 | Dream 12 | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Win | Yoshihiro KoyamaH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Cage Force | Sep 12, 2009 |
| Win | Katsuhiko NagataH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Cage Force | Jun 27, 2009 |
| Win | Naoyuki KotaniH2H | Submission (reverse full-nelson) | R2 | ZST | May 24, 2009 |
| Loss | Hayato SakuraiH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Dream 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round | Sep 23, 2008 |
| Win | Motoki MiyazawaH2H | TKO (cut) | R1 | Dream 5: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round | Jul 21, 2008 |
| Loss |  Jonathan GouletH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | UFC 83 | Apr 19, 2008 |
| Loss | Thiago AlvesH2H | TKO (punch and knee) | R2 | UFC Fight Night 11 | Sep 19, 2007 |
| Win |  Forrest PetzH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs. Guillard | Apr 5, 2007 |
| Loss | Jon FitchH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 64: Unstoppable | Oct 14, 2006 |
| Win | Renato VerissimoH2H | TKO (strikes) | R2 | ROTR 9: Rumble on the Rock 9 | Apr 21, 2006 |
| Win | Ryan SchultzH2H | Submission (armbar) | R2 | MARS: MARS | Feb 4, 2006 |
| Win | Takuya WadaH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | GCM: D.O.G. 4 | Dec 11, 2005 |
| Loss | Shinya AokiH2H | TKO (cut) | R1 | Shooto 2005: 11/6 in Korakuen Hall | Nov 6, 2005 |
| Win |  Ramunas KomasH2H | Decision | N/A | Shooto Lithuania: Bushido | Nov 20, 2004 |
| Win | Mark MorenoH2H | Submission (neck crank) | R1 | SB 29: SuperBrawl 29 | May 9, 2003 |
| Win | Nick DiazH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | Shooto: Year End Show 2002 | Dec 14, 2002 |
| Win | Yasuyuki TokuokaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Shooto: Treasure Hunt 11 | Nov 15, 2002 |
| Win | Yuji KusuH2H | TKO (swollen eye) | R2 | Shooto: Gig East 10 | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Loss | Hirofumi HaraH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Shooto: Treasure Hunt 9 | May 28, 2002 |
| Win | Toru NakayamaH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | Shooto: Treasure Hunt 4 | Mar 13, 2002 |
| Win | Takayuki OkochiH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Shooto: GIG East 6 | Oct 23, 2001 |
Kickboxing& Muay Thai2-1-0
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win |  Bovy Sor Udomson | KO (right cross) | R2 | Shoot Boxing Battle Summit Ground Zero Tokyo 2013, Final | Nov 15, 2013 |
| Loss | Satoru Suzuki | TKO (right hook) | R1 | Shootboxing 2011: Act 1 | Feb 19, 2011 |
| Win | Shinichiro Kuroki | KO (punches) | R2 | Shoot Boxing 25th Anniversary | Feb 13, 2010 |
Related Fighters
Dong Hyun Ma16-11-3 · LW
Isao Kobayashi27-8-2 · LW
Yoshihiro Koyama23-14-3 · FW
Carlo Prater35-25-1 · WW
Giovanni Diniz23-10-0 · WW
Kotetsu Boku26-16-2 · FW
Takashi Nakakura11-4-1 · LW
Kiyonobu Nishikata7-7-0 · LW
Satoru Kitaoka45-29-10 · LW
Katsunori Kikuno20-7-0 · LW
Won Sik Park16-9-1 · WW
Katsuhiko Nagata6-7-3 · LWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.