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Naoyuki
Kotani
33-13-7( W-L-D )
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Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 6 fights.
Record: 33-13-7
Summary: Good puncher, aggressive fighter, good leg submissions

Fighter Info

From: Kanagawa Japan
Fights Out Of: Kanagawa Japan
Age: 34
Height: 5' 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight: 155 lb ( 70 kg )
Reach 66"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
176
31% Successful
55
Types of Successful Strikes
0
55
73% Standing
20%
40
4
11
Striking Defense
50
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
18
17% Successful
3
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
3
4
3
Takedown Defense
47
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
Loss
Naoyuki Kotani
Sep 26, 2015
21
57
1
0
0
0
1
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Loss
Naoyuki Kotani
Oct 25, 2014
11
5
2
1
1
0
3
1
 R2 Submission
Watch
Loss
Naoyuki Kotani
Jul 19, 2014
34
8
2
0
0
0
2
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Watch
Loss
Naoyuki Kotani
Sep 8, 2007
28
9
0
0
0
2
1
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Loss
Naoyuki Kotani
Apr 5, 2007
21
12
4
1
2
1
7
2
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Loss
Luiz Azeredo
Naoyuki Kotani
PRIDE Bushido 9: The Tournament
Sep 25, 2005
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
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Biography

TRAINING: I have been practicing a lot of grappling

When and why did you start training for fighting? My brother, Hiroki Kotani, is a fighter and he taught me MMA techniques. I started my career in 2000, when I was 17.

What ranks and titles have you held? Amateur champion in Rings, judo black belt.

Do you have any heroes? I like WWE pro wrestling, so my hero is Shawn Michaels. I like Ken Shamrock too.

What is your favorite technique? I like punching techniques. My kickboxing teacher is Riki Onodera, who has taught Rumina Sato and Ryo Chonan.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? UFC is the best fighting organization; it is my dream place. I have been fighting to get back to the UFC and now I have this second chance, so I aim to be the UFC champion.
 
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I like sweets and cakes, so I want to become a patissier (pastry chef). I studied in the patissier special school.
 
What was your job before you started fighting? Student.

• Pro since 2000

• 25 wins by submission (armbar 10, guillotine 1, heel hook 4, leg scissor choke 1, Achilles lock 1, rear naked 2, toe hold 1, triangle choke 1, triangle armbar 1, kneebar 1, kimura 2), five by knockout

• Has won 13 of his last 16

• 16-4-2 between UFC bouts

• Last pre-Parke loss was to Jorge Masvidal via decision in 2010

Career

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