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Mitsuya Nagai

JapanJapanAge 57K-1
18
Wins
8
Losses
0
Draws
100%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
0-6-0
Kickboxing
1995
Pro Debut

Biography

Hirokazu Nagai, better known as Mitsuya Nagai (長井満也, Nagai Mitsuya), is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist and kickboxer. A professional MMA competitor from 1991 until 2013, he fought the majority of his career in Fighting Network RINGS. Once a student of legendary professional wrestlers Satoru Sayama and Akira Maeda, Nagai holds notable victories over former King of Pancrase Super Heavyweight Champion Tsuyoshi Kosaka, Nobuaki Kakuda, four-time world kickboxing champion Andre Mannaart, Russian sambo champion Mikhail Ilyukhin, RINGS King of Kings 2000 Tournament runner up Valentijn Overeem, ADCC bronze medallist and RINGS Light Heavyweight title contender Chris Haseman, and Pancrase veteran Takaku Fuke. He also fought for K-1 in kickboxing. He later transitioned to traditional puroresu and notably wrestled for Battlarts, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he is a former three time All Asia Tag Team Champion. He currently performs on a part-time basis and has competed for shoot style and MMA promotion GLEAT and Pro Wrestling Noah.

How He Wins

KO / TKO4
Decision0
Submission14

Finish Rate

100%
18 of 18
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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L
L
W
W
L
W
W
L
W

Mixed Martial Arts26 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinJapanTakaku FukeH2HSubmission (ankle lock)R1U-Spirits - AgainMar 9, 2013
LossJapanAkira MaedaH2HN/AN/ARings - Mega Battle Tournament 1997 FinalJan 27, 1998
WinAustraliaChris HasemanH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Rings - Mega Battle Tournament 1997 Semifinal 1Oct 25, 1997
WinMikhail SimovSubmission (kneebar)R1Rings - Rings Fighting Extension 6Aug 13, 1997
LossJapanYoshihisa YamamotoH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Rings - Fighting Extension 5Jul 22, 1997
WinNetherlandsAndre MannaartH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Rings - Fighting Extension 4Jun 26, 1997
WinNetherlandsValentijn OvereemH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Rings - Fighting Extension 3May 23, 1997
LossNetherlandsJoop KasteelH2HTKO (lost points)R1Rings - Extension Fighting 2Apr 22, 1997
LossNetherlandsJoop KasteelH2HKO (punches)R1Rings Holland - The Final ChallengeFeb 2, 1997
LossNikolai ZouevH2HSubmission (ankle lock)R1Rings - Budokan Hall 1997Jan 22, 1997
LossJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HSubmission (scarf hold armlock)R1Rings - Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 FinalNov 22, 1996
WinNetherlandsWillie PeetersH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Rings - Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Opening RoundOct 25, 1996
WinJapanTsuyoshi KosakaH2HTKO (knees)R1Rings - Maelstrom 7Sep 25, 1996
WinNetherlandsDick VrijH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Rings - Maelstrom 6Aug 24, 1996
LossRussiaVolk HanH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Rings - Maelstrom 4Jun 29, 1996
WinGlenn BrownH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Rings - Maelstrom 2Apr 26, 1996
WinRussiaMikhail IlyukhinH2HKO (palm strike)R1Rings - Maelstrom 1Mar 25, 1996
WinHollandRuud EwoldtH2HTKO (retirement)R2Rings Holland - Kings of Martial ArtsFeb 18, 1996
WinFinlandTony HalmeH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1Rings - Budokan Hall 1996Jan 24, 1996
WinNikolai ZouevH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Rings - Mega Battle Tournament 1995Dec 19, 1995
WinGeorgiaBakouri GogitidzeH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1Rings - Battle Dimensions Tournament 1995 Opening RoundOct 21, 1995
WinPeter OeleSubmission (ankle lock)R1Rings Rising Series - NagatsukiSep 22, 1995
WinNetherlandsWillie PeetersH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Rings Rising Series - UzukiApr 28, 1995
WinJapanYoshihisa YamamotoH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1Rings Rising Series - YayoiMar 18, 1995
LossNetherlandsDick VrijH2HKO (knee)R1Rings Holland - Free FightFeb 19, 1995
WinMark AshfordH2HTKO (kicks)R1Rings - Budokan Hall 1995Jan 25, 1995

Kickboxing& Muay Thai0-6-0

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossJapanMusashiKO (left mid kick)R1K-1 Spirits '99Aug 22, 1999
LossRyuji MurakamiDecision (unanimous)R2K-1 Spirits '99Aug 22, 1999
LossNetherlandsAndre MannaartKO (right punch)R2K-1 Rising '99Feb 3, 1999
LossSouth AfricaJan NortjeTKO (punch)R1K-1 Japan '98 KamikazeOct 28, 1998
LossJapanTsuyoshi NakasakoTKO (left high kick)R2K-1 Bushido '98Aug 28, 1998
LossReedDecision (unanimous)R3Japan Kickboxing Federation - Kick Over IXSep 28, 1997

Related Fighters

Takaku FukeTakaku Fuke16-29-5 · LHWAkira MaedaAkira Maeda7-5-0 · HWChris HasemanChris Haseman20-17-0 · LHWJoop KasteelJoop Kasteel19-13-0 · HWNikolai ZouevNikolai Zouev1-4-0Kiyoshi TamuraKiyoshi Tamura32-13-3 · LHWWillie PeetersWillie Peeters9-10-1 · HWDick VrijDick Vrij7-7-0 · HWRuud EwoldtRuud Ewoldt0-2-0Tony HalmeTony Halme0-4-0 · SHBakouri GogitidzeBakouri Gogitidze2-4-0 · MMark AshfordMark Ashford0-1-0

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.