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Masayoshi Kato

"Macho the Butterfly"

13-19-2

Strawweight
Masayoshi Kato

Wins

13

0 KO/TKO - 0%
4 submission - 13%
9 decision - 28%

19

Losses

2 DRAW

13% - 4 KO/TKO
9% - 3 submission
38% - 12 decision
hometownWatarai, Mie, Japan
Age
42(1984-02-29)
Height
5′7″ (169 cm)
Reach-
Weight115 lbs (52 kg)
Stance-
GymCobra Kai MMA Dojo
Social media-

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Past Fights
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Japan
Rui Tomori
(2-3)
i
Shooto 2026 Vol.1
18 Jan2026Decision(Unanimous) RD25:00
Japan
Keita Taguchi
(1-3)
i
Shooto 2025 Vol.8
21 Sep2025KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD22:20
Japan
Kazusa Kurobe
(4-1-1)
i
Shooto 2025 Vol.6
21 Jul2025Decision(Unanimous) RD25:00
Japan
Ryuya Hatakeyama
(6-0-2)
i
Shooto Okinawa vol.11
10 Nov2024KO/TKO RD12:16
Japan
Yoshinao Touma
(7-2-1)
i
Shooto Okinawa vol.9
12 Nov2023Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Yoshinao Touma
(5-2-1)
i
Shooto Okinawa Vol.7
06 Nov2022Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Shuto Aki
(6-3-1)
i
Shooto Torao Force 15
24 Apr2022KO/TKO(Left Hook) RD10:43
Japan
Koyuru Tanoue
(5-1)
i
Shooto 2021 Vol.8
19 Dec2021Decision(Split) RD35:00
Japan
Ken Asahina
(6-3)
i
Shooto 2021 Vol.4
04 Jul2021Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Ryohei Kurosawa
(13-2)
i
Shooto 2020 Vol. 7
23 Nov2020Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Shinnosuke Ishihara
(2-3)
i
Shooto 30th Anniversary Tour 5th Round: In Osaka
30 Jun2019Sub(Front Choke) RD10:45
Japan
Shuto Aki
(2-0)
i
Shooto in Osaka 2018
17 Jun2018KO/TKO(Leg Kicks) RD10:30
Japan
Sho Nishida
(11-4-3)
i
Shooto in Osaka
25 Jun2017Sub(Triangle Choke) RD33:00
Japan
Sho Nishida
(11-4-2)
i
Shooto BORDER: Season 8 The 3rd
11 Dec2016Draw(Majority) RD3
Japan
Takuma Kimura
(2-1-1)
i
Shooto Gig West Vol. 18
03 Jul2016Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD14:10
Japan
Tateo Iino
(8-5-1)
i
Shooto
21 Mar2016Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Takahiro Kohori
(7-9-2)
i
Shooto BORDER: Season 7 The 3rd
22 Dec2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Takuya Eizumi
(14-16-1)
i
GRANDSLAM 3: Way of the Cage
12 Sep2015Decision(Majority) RD35:00
Thailand
Rambaa Somdet
(12-3)
i
Shooto: Grapplingman 15
21 Jun2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Ryuto Sawada
(3-1-1)
i
Shooto: Rookie Tournament Final 2014
21 Dec2014Sub(Armbar) RD12:30
Japan
Ryohei Kurosawa
(5-0)
i
Shooto: Gig West 16
06 Jul2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Atsushi Takeuchi
(9-10-3)
i
Shooto 2nd Round 2014
16 Mar2014Decision(Majority) RD25:00
Japan
Tatsuya Yamamoto
(8-3)
i
Shooto: Battle Mix 8
06 Oct2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Itchaku Murata
(5-11)
i
Shooto: Gig West 15
28 Jul2013Decision(Unanimous) RD25:00
Japan
Tadaaki Yamamoto
(8-2-2)
i
Shooto BORDER: Season 5 The 1st
07 Apr2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Atsushi Takeuchi
(7-7-3)
i
Shooto: Gig West 14
08 Jul2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Shinya Murofushi
(6-3-1)
i
Shooto - The Rookie Tournament 2011 Final
18 Dec2011Sub(Hammerlock) RD23:15
Japan
Takehiro Harusaki
(5-8-1)
i
Shooto - Border: Season 3 - Roaring Thunder
04 Sep2011Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD12:05
Japan
Tadaaki Yamamoto
(4-0-1)
i
Shooto - The Rookie Tournament 2010 Final
17 Dec2010Decision(Split) RD2
Tomokazu Sato
(3-0)
i
Shooto - Gig West 12
26 Sep2010Sub(Triangle Choke) RD22:27
Japan
Masanobu Mori
(2-2)
i
Shooto - Border: Season 2 - Rhythm
15 Aug2010Draw(Majority) RD25:00
Japan
Takahiro Kohori
(0-3)
i
Shooto - Border: Season 2 - Vibration
28 Mar2010Decision(Unanimous) RD2
Japan
Noriyuki Takei
(0-0)
i
Shooto - Grapplingman 9
29 Nov2009Decision(Unanimous) RD2
Japan
Tomohiko Yoshida
(3-6-1)
i
Powergate - Wakayama Slash
11 Mar2009Decision(Unanimous) RD2

Frequently Asked Questions About Masayoshi Kato

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Masayoshi Kato?

    Known as "Macho the Butterfly" Masayoshi Kato's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Masayoshi Kato weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 115 pounds, Masayoshi Kato's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

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