Naoyuki Kotani

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 3 fights.

Record:	17-6-5
Summary:	Good puncher, aggressive fighter, good leg submissions

Fighter Info

From:	Kanagawa, Japan Japan
Age:	31
Height:	5' 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )

Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

35% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

81% Standing

14%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

50% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Dennis Siver	UFC® 75: CHAMPION VS CHAMPION Sep 8, 2007	28	0	0	1	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Naoyuki Kotani	UFC® 75: CHAMPION VS CHAMPION Sep 8, 2007	9	0	2	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Thiago Tavares	UFC® Fight Night™: STEVENSON vs GUILLARD Apr 5, 2007	21	4	2	7	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Naoyuki Kotani	UFC® Fight Night™: STEVENSON vs GUILLARD Apr 5, 2007	12	1	1	2	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Luiz Azeredo	PRIDE Bushido 9: The Tournament Sep 25, 2005	5	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Naoyuki Kotani	PRIDE Bushido 9: The Tournament Sep 25, 2005	0	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

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Biography

TRAINING: I am doing the same training as always, but I am studying Octagon fight techniques and watching UFC videos every day. I am also training in kickboxing with Riki Onodera.

Thoughts on opponent, Dennis Siver? Dennis is good striker, but I like a striking fight too.
When and why did you start training for fighting? My brother, Hiroki Kotani, is a fighter and he taught me MMA techniques. I my career in 2000, when I was 17.

What ranks and titles have you held? Amateur champion in Rings

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? The Octagon is a dangerous place, but it is my dream to fight in the UFC.

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.