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Thiago Tavares Naoyuki Kotani
brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Thiago Tavares
25-11-1

RD3 5:00

Decision

Unanimous

Naoyuki Kotani
37-20-7

Fight: Tavares vs. Kotani

USAUFC Fight Night 9: Stevenson vs Guillard
5APRTHU'0712:00 AM
Lightweight• prelim• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

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Forms

WWWWW
WDWDW

Nationality

BrazilBrazil

JapanJapan

Age

(1984-11-08) 41

44(1981-12-08)

Weight

(70 kg) 155 lbs

155 lbs (70 kg)

Height

(171 cm) 5′7″

5′8″ (173 cm)

Reach

(178 cm) 5′10″

5′7″ (169 cm)

Gym

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Rodeo Style

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

25

5 KO/TKO - 14%
15 submission - 42%
5 decision - 14%

37

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

Losses

11

8 KO/TKO - 22%
0 submission - 0%
3 decision - 8%

20

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

Past Opponents

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Russia
Timur Nagibin
(17-5)
i
RCC 9
03 May2021KO/TKO(Knee to the Body) RD30:51
Brazil
Jean Carlos Liebl
(4-6)
i
Gladiator CF 54
06 Feb2021Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD11:27
Brazil
Laercio Alves
(7-10)
i
Gladiator CF 53
24 Oct2020KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:38
Russia
Rashid Magomedov
(21-2)
i
PFL 2018 #9: Playoffs
14 Oct2018KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD23:36
Russia
Islam Mamedov
(15-1)
i
PFL 2018 #9: Playoffs
14 Oct2018Decision(Unanimous) RD25:00
Brazil
Arthur Estrázulas
(10-3)
i
PFL 2018 #5: Regular Season
03 Aug2018Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Robert Watley
(10-1)
i
PFL 2018 #2: Regular Season
22 Jun2018KO/TKO(Accidental Groin Strike) RD20:35
Brazil
Mauricio Machado
(17-10)
i
Aspera FC 49
18 Feb2017KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:49
South Korea
Doo Ho Choi
(13-1)
i
The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale
09 Jul2016KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:42
USA
Clay Guida
(32-15)
i
UFC Fight Night 77: Belfort vs. Henderson 3
08 Nov2015Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD10:39
USA
Brian Ortega
(8-0)
i
UFC Fight Night 68: Boetsch vs. Henderson
07 Jun2015KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD34:10
USA
Robbie Peralta
(18-4)
i
UFC Fight Night 47: Bader vs. St. Preux
17 Aug2014Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD14:27
USA
Justin Salas
(11-4)
i
UFC Fight Night 32: Belfort vs. Henderson 2
10 Nov2013Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD12:38
Russia
Khabib Nurmagomedov
(18-0)
i
UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs. Bisping
20 Jan2013KO/TKO(Punches & Elbows) RD11:55
Canada
Sam Stout
(17-6-1)
i
UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes
15 Jan2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Spencer Fisher
(24-7)
i
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami
28 Aug2011KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:51
USA
Shane Roller
(9-3)
i
UFC on Versus 3: Sanchez vs Kampmann
04 Mar2011KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:28
USA
Pat Audinwood
(9-0-1)
i
UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop
26 Sep2010Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD13:47
USA
Nik Lentz
(17-3-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 20: Maynard vs Diaz
11 Jan2010Draw(Majority) RD35:00
Armenia
Manny Gamburyan
(8-3)
i
UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2
31 Jan2009Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Kurt Pellegrino
(12-4)
i
UFC 88: Breakthrough
06 Sep2008Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Matt Wiman
(9-3)
i
UFC 85: Bedlam
07 Jun2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:57
Japan
Michihiro Omigawa
(3-5)
i
UFC Fight Night 12: Swick vs. Burkman
23 Jan2008Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Tyson Griffin
(9-1)
i
UFC 76: Knockout
22 Sep2007Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Jason Black
(21-2-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 10: Stout vs Fisher
12 Jun2007Sub(Triangle Choke) RD22:49
Japan
Naoyuki Kotani
(17-5-5)
i
UFC Fight Night 9: Stevenson vs Guillard
05 Apr2007Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Netherlands
Marc Duncan
(9-6)
i
It's Showtime 20: Alkmaar Fight Night
03 Dec2006Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD13:39
Germany
Ulas Aslan
(3-2)
i
2 Hot 2 Handle: Pride And Honour
12 Nov2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD1
Brazil
Adriano Gonçalves
(1-1)
i
SFC 1 - Sul Fight Championship 1
16 Sep2006Sub(Triangle Choke) RD24:12
Philippines
Romano De Los Reyes
(6-2)
i
Rumble Of Amsterdam 3
21 May2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:24
Netherlands
Mathieu Lawalata
(7-11)
i
Rumble Of Amsterdam 3
21 May2006Sub(Heel Hook) RD10:59
Philippines
Romano De Los Reyes
(5-1)
i
21 May2006
Sub RD21:24
Germany
Daniel Weichel
(10-1)
i
Cage Warriors 20: Enter The Wolfslair
05 Mar2006Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD34:47
Brazil
Marcio Cesar
(2-0-1)
i
SS 9 - Storm Samurai 9
20 Nov2005Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD2
Brazil
Fabiano Adams
(0-0)
i
XC - X-treme Combat
05 Jun2005Sub(Choke) RD10:55
Brazil
Johny
(0-0)
i
02 May2004
Sub RD14:38
USA
James Jones
(0-0)
i
Reality Fighting 5: D'Auguste vs. Buckner
01 Nov2003Sub(Triangle Choke) RD21:18

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tavares vs. Kotani

  • Which event are Thiago Tavares and Naoyuki Kotani fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC Fight Night 9: Stevenson vs Guillard.

  • How many rounds is the Thiago Tavares vs. Naoyuki Kotani?

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

  • Which organization is hosting the Thiago Tavares vs. Naoyuki Kotani?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • When is the Thiago Tavares vs. Naoyuki Kotani fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on April 5, 2007