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Kuniyoshi Hironaka Giovani Diniz
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Kuniyoshi Hironaka
23-9

RD1 4:05

KO/TKO

Punches

Giovani Diniz
23-10

Fight: Hironaka vs. Diniz

JapanShooto 5th Round: Champ vs. Champ
18MAYFRI'1210:00 AM
Lightweight• championship• 3 rounds

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Main Info

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Forms

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WWWWW

Nationality

JapanJapan

BrazilBrazil

Age

(1976-06-17) 50

50(1975-10-09)

Weight

(70 kg) 155 lbs

185 lbs (84 kg)

Height

(176 cm) 5′9″

5′9″ (175 cm)

Reach

(178 cm) 5′10″

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Gym

Master Japan

Nova União

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

23

7 KO/TKO - 22%
8 submission - 25%
8 decision - 25%

23

15% - 5 KO/TKO
18% - 6 submission
36% - 12 decision

Losses

9

6 KO/TKO - 19%
1 submission - 3%
2 decision - 6%

10

18% - 6 KO/TKO
6% - 2 submission
6% - 2 decision

Past Opponents

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South Korea
Dong Hyun Ma
(11-5-3)
i
VTJ 6th
04 Oct2014Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD22:33
Japan
Isao Kobayashi
(14-1-2)
i
Pancrase 257: Last Fight In The Ring
30 Mar2014KO/TKO(Punches and Soccer Kicks) RD33:58
Japan
Yoshihiro Koyama
(14-5-1)
i
Shooto 4th Round 2013
29 Sep2013Sub(Armbar) RD43:46
Brazil
Carlo Prater
(30-12-1)
i
VTJ 1st
24 Dec2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Giovani Diniz
(16-5)
i
Shooto 5th Round: Champ vs. Champ
18 May2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:05
South Korea
Kotetsu Boku
(18-6-2)
i
Shooto - Shootor's Legacy 3
18 Jul2011Decision(Unanimous) RD3
Japan
Takashi Nakakura
(11-3-1)
i
Shooto - Shooto Tradition 2011
28 Apr2011Decision(Majority) RD3
Japan
Kiyonobu Nishikata
(4-2)
i
GCM - Demolition West in Yamaguchi 2
21 Nov2010Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:52
Japan
Satoru Kitaoka
(26-10-8)
i
Pancrase - Passion Tour 9
03 Oct2010Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD24:22
Japan
Katsunori Kikuno
(10-2-2)
i
Dream 13
22 Mar2010KO/TKO(Punch) RD11:26
South Korea
Won Sik Park
(8-1-1)
i
Dream 12: Cage of the Rising Sun
25 Oct2009KO/TKO(Eye Injury) RD15:00
Japan
Yoshihiro Koyama
(9-2-1)
i
Cage Force 12
12 Sep2009KO/TKO(Jab) RD14:27
Japan
Katsuhiko Nagata
(4-5-1)
i
Cage Force 11
27 Jun2009KO/TKO(Left Hook) RD13:41
Japan
Naoyuki Kotani
(18-8-6)
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Zst - Zst 20
24 May2009Sub(Crucifix) RD22:43
Japan
Hayato Sakurai
(32-8-2)
i
Dream 6: Middleweight GP 2008 Finals
23 Sep2008Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Japan
Motoki Miyazawa
(4-0)
i
Dream 5: Lightweight GP 2008 Final Round
21 Jul2008KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD18:57
Canada
Jonathan Goulet
(21-9)
i
UFC 83: Serra vs. St. Pierre 2
19 Apr2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:07
Brazil
Thiago Alves
(12-5)
i
UFC Fight Night 11: Thomas vs Florian
19 Sep2007KO/TKO(Punch and Knee) RD24:04
USA
Forrest Petz
(13-3)
i
UFC Fight Night 9: Stevenson vs Guillard
05 Apr2007Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Jon Fitch
(14-2)
i
UFC 64: Unstoppable
14 Oct2006Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Renato Verissimo
(5-3)
i
Rumble On The Rock 9: Hawaii vs. Japan
21 Apr2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD23:03
USA
Ryan Schultz
(13-5-1)
i
MARS 1: The Beginning
04 Feb2006Sub(Armbar) RD21:40
Japan
Takuya Wada
(12-5-7)
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GCM - D.O.G. 4
11 Dec2005Sub(Triangle Choke) RD14:29
Japan
Shinya Aoki
(5-2)
i
06 Nov2005
KO/TKO(Cut)
Lithuania
Ramunas Komas
(4-3-1)
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Shooto Lithuania - Bushido
20 Nov2004Decision RD2
USA
Mark Moreno
(3-2-2)
i
Superbrawl 29: Suda vs. Inoue
09 May2003Sub(Neck Crank) RD12:50
USA
Nick Diaz
(6-1)
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Shooto: Year End Show 2002
14 Dec2002Decision(Split) RD35:00
Japan
Yasuyuki Tokuoka
(4-0)
i
Shooto: Treasure Hunt 11
15 Nov2002Decision(Unanimous) RD25:00
Japan
Yuji Kusu
(0-2-2)
i
Shooto: Gig East 10
27 Aug2002KO/TKO(Eye Injury) RD23:47
Japan
Hirofumi Hara
(0-1-1)
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Shooto: Gig East 9
28 May2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:34
Japan
Toru Nakayama
(1-1)
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Shooto: Treasure Hunt 4
13 Mar2002Sub(Triangle Choke) RD13:10
Japan
Takayuki Okochi
(3-3-1)
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Shooto: Gig East 6
23 Oct2001Decision(Unanimous) RD25:00

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hironaka vs. Diniz

  • Which event are Kuniyoshi Hironaka and Giovani Diniz fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Shooto 5th Round: Champ vs. Champ.

  • When is the Kuniyoshi Hironaka vs. Giovani Diniz fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on May 18, 2012

  • At what time does the Kuniyoshi Hironaka vs. Giovani Diniz fight start?

    The fight is set to start at 10:00 GMT.

  • Where is the Kuniyoshi Hironaka vs. Giovani Diniz fight happening?

    The venue for the fight is in Korakuen Hall.