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Naoyuki Kotani Takahito Iida
Naoyuki Kotani
37-20-7

RD1 3:02

Sub

Armbar

Takahito Iida
11-8-2

Fight: Kotani vs. Iida

JapanRings Japan: World Title Series 5
21DECFRI'0112:00 AM
Lightweight• main card• 3 rounds

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Main Info

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Forms

WWWDW

Nationality

JapanJapan

JapanJapan

Age

(1981-12-08) 44

45(1980-10-30)

Weight

(70 kg) 155 lbs

155 lbs (70 kg)

Height

(173 cm) 5′8″

5′7″ (171 cm)

Reach

(169 cm) 5′7″

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Gym

Rodeo Style

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Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

37

6 KO/TKO - 11%
27 submission - 47%
4 decision - 7%

11

5% - 1 KO/TKO
32% - 6 submission
21% - 4 decision

Losses

20

11 KO/TKO - 19%
2 submission - 4%
7 decision - 12%

8

11% - 2 KO/TKO
11% - 2 submission
21% - 4 decision

Past Opponents

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UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes 2
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(8-6-1)
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VTJ 3rd
05 Oct2013Sub(Armbar) RD13:57
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The Outsider 26
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South Korea
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(2-4-1)
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ZST 35
07 Apr2013Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD12:45
Japan
Shinichi Taira
(5-8-6)
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ZST 33: 10th Anniversary
23 Nov2012Decision(Unanimous) RD25:00
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Koji Mori
(6-1-1)
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ZST 33: 10th Anniversary
23 Nov2012Sub(Kneebar) RD11:40
Lithuania
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ZST 32
17 Sep2012Sub(Kimura) RD12:42
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Daisuke Nakamura
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21 Sep2009Sub(Ankle Lock) RD11:25
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Zst 18 - Sixth Anniversary
23 Nov2008Sub(Heel Hook) RD24:38
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Pancrase 194: Shining 8
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(10-4-4)
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Zst 15 - Fifth Anniversary
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(10-4)
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08 Sep2007KO/TKO(Punch) RD22:04
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05 Apr2007Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
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(4-5-7)
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(7-9-5)
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27 May2006
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(6-1-2)
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18 Feb2006
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(0-2)
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XFO - Xtreme Fighting Organization 8
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Pride Bushido 9
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Lithuania
Darius Skliaudys
(5-1-1)
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23 Jan2005
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(6-1-1)
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XFO 4 - International
03 Dec2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:29
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(27-8-1)
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Euphoria 2: The Road To The Titles
15 Oct2004KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD13:10
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(12-8-1)
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Zst - Zst 6
12 Sep2004Sub(Heel Hook) RD11:44
Lithuania
Remigijus Morkevičius
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Zst - Battle Hazard 1
04 Jul2004Sub(Armbar) RD12:07
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Marcus Aurelio
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05 May2004KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD23:34
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Zst - Grand Prix Final Round
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23 Nov2003Sub(Armbar) RD10:49
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Zst - The Battlefield 4
07 Sep2003Sub(Heel Hook) RD11:36
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ZST 1: The Battlefield 1
23 Nov2002Sub(Triangle Choke) RD12:16
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Kenichi Serizawa
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GCM - Demolition 020908
08 Sep2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:20
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Masaya Takita
(1-1)
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16 Jun2002
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(0-0)
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Kiyohito Sugata
(0-0)
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Rings Japan: Battle Genesis 6
05 Sep2000KO/TKO(Cut) RD10:42
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Rings Japan: Battle Genesis 6
05 Sep2000Sub(Armbar) RD10:32

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kotani vs. Iida

  • Which event are Takahito Iida and Naoyuki Kotani fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Rings Japan: World Title Series 5.

  • How many rounds is the Takahito Iida vs. Naoyuki Kotani?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round RINGS fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Takahito Iida vs. Naoyuki Kotani?

    The fight is organized by the Fighting Network RINGS (RINGS).

  • When is the Takahito Iida vs. Naoyuki Kotani fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on December 21, 2001