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Naoyuki KotaniLW
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Naoyuki Kotani

JapanJapanAge 44Rodeo Style
37
Wins
18
Losses
7
Draws
89%
Finish Rate
6
KO / TKO
27
Submissions
2000
Pro Debut

Biography

Naoyuki Kotani Japanese: 小谷直之 is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy31%
Takedown accuracy17%

1.02

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.89

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.83

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.83

avg

Submissions

0

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Apr. 5, 2007Born Kanagawa, Japan

How He Wins

KO / TKO6
Decision0
Submission27

Finish Rate

89%
33 of 37
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts62 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossJapanShin HaraguchiH2HTKO (elbows and punches)R1Grachan 59 × Brave Fight 27Feb 11, 2023
WinJapanYutaka UedaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Grachan 45Sep 20, 2020
LossJapanKoshi MatsumotoH2HTKO (knee and punches)R4Shooto 30th Anniversary Tour at Korakuen HallMay 6, 2019
WinJapanShutaro DebanaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Shooto 11/17Nov 17, 2018
WinJapanAkihito MamiyaH2HTKO (punches)R1Grachan 35.5Jul 16, 2018
LossRussiaMarif PiraevH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WCFA 44Dec 17, 2017
LossJapanYuki KawanaH2HDecision (majority)R3Shooto: Professional Shooto 10/15Oct 15, 2017
WinJapanYoichi FukumotoH2HSubmission (Armbar)R1Shooto - Professional Shooto 4/23Apr 23, 2017
LossDmitriy ParubchenkoTKO (punches)R2Real 5: Real Fight Championship 5Jun 12, 2016
LossCanadaKajan JohnsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. NelsonSep 27, 2015
LossBrazilYan CabralH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC 179Oct 25, 2014
LossNorthern IrelandNorman ParkeH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. BrandaoJul 19, 2014
WinJapanYoshihiro KoyamaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 4thFeb 23, 2014
WinJapanDaisuke HoshinoH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 3rdOct 5, 2013
WinRussiaVitali KratH2HSubmission (armbar)R1RINGS: The OutsiderJun 9, 2013
WinSouth KoreaJung Min KangH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1ZST.35Apr 7, 2013
WinJapanKoji MoriH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1ZST.33: 10th AnniversaryNov 23, 2012
WinJapanShinichi TairaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2ZST.33: 10th AnniversaryNov 23, 2012
WinLithuaniaDarius MinkeviciusH2HSubmission (kimura)R1ZST.32Sep 17, 2012
WinJapanRyuki UeyamaH2HTKO (punches)R1RINGS: ReincarnationMar 9, 2012
WinJapanDaisuke HanazawaH2HTKO (punches)R2Rings - Battle Genesis Vol. 9Jan 22, 2012
WinJapanKatsuya InoueH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Pancrase: Impressive Tour 9Sep 4, 2011
WinJapanRyo AsamiH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1RINGS: The Outsider 17Jul 7, 2011
WinJapanKeigo HirayamaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1ZST.27Feb 6, 2011
WinJapanEriya MatsudaH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1ZST.25Sep 26, 2010
LossUnited StatesJorge MasvidalH2HDecision (split)R3AstraApr 25, 2010
DrawJapanKenichi ItoH2HDrawR2ZST.23Feb 20, 2010
WinJapanDaisuke NakamuraH2HSubmission (leg scissor choke)R1ZST.22Nov 23, 2009
WinJapanYojiro UchimuraH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1ZST.21Sep 21, 2009
LossJapanKuniyoshi HironakaH2HSubmission (reverse full-nelson)R2ZST.20May 24, 2009
WinJapanKatsuhiko NagataH2HSubmission (heel hook)R2ZST.18: Sixth AnniversaryNov 23, 2008
LossJapanKoji OishiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Shining 8Oct 1, 2008
DrawJapanMasanori KaneharaH2HDrawR2ZST.15: Fifth AnniversaryNov 23, 2007
LossGermanyDennis SiverH2HKO (punch)R2UFC 75Sep 8, 2007
LossBrazilThiago TavaresH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs. GuillardApr 5, 2007
WinJapanMasayuki OkudeH2HSubmission (armbar)R1ZST.12Feb 12, 2007
DrawLithuaniaErikas PetraitisH2HDrawR2ZST.11Nov 23, 2006
WinJapanShinya SatoH2HSubmission (armbar)R1ZST: GT-F2May 27, 2006
DrawLithuaniaDarius SkliaudysH2HDrawR2ZST.9Feb 18, 2006
WinUnited StatesVito WoodsH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Xtreme Fighting Organization 8Dec 10, 2005
LossBrazilLuiz AzeredoH2HKO (punch)R1PRIDE Bushido 9Sep 25, 2005
DrawLithuaniaDarius SkliaudysH2HDrawR3ZST Grand Prix 2: Final RoundJan 23, 2005
LossUnited StatesRoger HuertaH2HTKO (punches)R1Xtreme Fighting Organization 4Dec 3, 2004
LossUnited StatesYves EdwardsH2HTKO (head kick and punches)R1Euphoria: Road to the TitlesOct 15, 2004
WinJapanHideo TokoroH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1ZST.6Sep 12, 2004
WinLithuaniaRemigijus MorkeviciusH2HSubmission (armbar)R1ZST: Battle Hazard 1Jul 4, 2004
LossBrazilMarcus AurélioH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2ZST.5May 5, 2004
LossUnited StatesRich ClementiH2HDecision (unanimous)R2ZST Grand Prix: Final RoundJan 11, 2004
WinLithuaniaMindaugas SmirnovasH2HSubmission (armbar)R1ZST Grand Prix: Opening RoundNov 23, 2003
WinLithuaniaMindaugas SmirnovasH2HTechnical Submission (heel hook)R1ZST 4: The Battle Field 4Sep 7, 2003
DrawLithuaniaMindaugas SmirnovasH2HDrawR3RINGS Lithuania: Bushido RINGS 7: AdrenalinasApr 5, 2003
WinUnited StatesAntoine SkinnerH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1ZST 2: The Battle Field 2Mar 9, 2003
WinLithuaniaMindaugas LaurinaitisH2HTechnical Submission (triangle choke)R1ZST 1: The Battle Field 1Nov 23, 2002
WinJapanKenichi SerizawaH2HTKO (punches)R1GCM: Demolition 1Sep 8, 2002
WinJapanMasaya TakitaH2HSubmission (triangle armbar)R1GCM: ORG 3rdJun 16, 2002
WinJapanYoshinobu OtaH2HTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)R1RINGS: World Title Series Grand FinalFeb 15, 2002
WinJapanTakahito IidaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1RINGS: World Title Series 5Dec 21, 2001
WinJapanHideo TokoroH2HDecision (majority)R3RINGS: Battle Genesis Vol. 8Sep 21, 2001
DrawJapanJiro WakabayashiH2HDrawR3RINGS: World Title Series 1Apr 20, 2001
WinCanadaCurtis BrighamH2HSubmission (kimura)R2RINGS USA: Battle of ChampionsMar 17, 2001
WinJapanTashiro NishiuchiH2HSubmission (armbar)R1RINGS: Battle Genesis Vol. 6Sep 5, 2000
WinJapanKiyohito SugataH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1RINGS: Battle Genesis Vol. 6Sep 5, 2000

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.