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Naoyuki Kotani Yoshinobu Ota
Naoyuki Kotani
37-20-7

RD1 1:41

Sub

Sleeper Choke

Yoshinobu Ota
4-6-2

Fight: Kotani vs. Ota

JapanRings Japan: World Title Series 6
15FEBFRI'0212:00 AM
Lightweight• main card• 3 rounds

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Main Info

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Forms

WWDWW
DLLWL

Nationality

JapanJapan

JapanJapan

Age

(1981-12-08) 44

53(1972-11-13)

Weight

(70 kg) 155 lbs

145 lbs (66 kg)

Height

(173 cm) 5′8″

5′5″ (166 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%

4

0% - 0 KO/TKO
20% - 2 submission
20% - 2 decision

Losses

20

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

6

10% - 1 KO/TKO
30% - 3 submission
20% - 2 decision

Past Opponents

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Japan
Shunsuke Kusawake
(3-2)
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Grachan 65: 15 Years Anniversary
15 Oct2023KO/TKO RD20:30
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Shin Haraguchi
(4-0)
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Grachan 59×Brave Fight 27
12 Feb2023KO/TKO RD13:57
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(8-7-1)
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GRACHAN 45
20 Sep2020Decision(Unanimous) RD25:00
Japan
Koshi Matsumoto
(19-8-2)
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Shooto 30th Anniversary Tour at Korakuen Hall
06 May2019KO/TKO(Knee and Punches) RD40:57
Japan
Shutaro Debana
(3-1)
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Shooto 11/17: in Korakuen Hall
17 Nov2018Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD20:51
Japan
Akihito Mamiya
(7-2)
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GRACHAN 35.5
16 Jul2018KO/TKO(Ref Stoppage) RD12:33
Russia
Marif Piraev
(19-1-1)
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WFCA 44: Dudaev vs Naumov
17 Dec2017Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Yuki Kawana
(12-1-5)
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Professional Shooto 10/15
15 Oct2017Decision(Majority) RD35:00
Japan
Yoichi Fukumoto
(17-10-1)
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Shooto
23 Apr2017Sub(Armbar) RD12:10
Ukraine
Dmitriy Parubchenko
(9-0)
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Real 5
12 Jun2016KO/TKO RD23:17
Canada
Kajan Johnson
(20-12-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 75: Barnett vs. Nelson
27 Sep2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Yan Cabral
(11-1)
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UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes 2
26 Oct2014Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD23:06
United Kingdom
Norman Parke
(19-2-1)
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UFC Fight Night 46: McGregor vs. Brandao
19 Jul2014KO/TKO(Punches & Elbows) RD23:41
Japan
Yoshihiro Koyama
(14-6-2)
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VTJ 4th
23 Feb2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Daisuke Hoshino
(8-6-1)
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VTJ 3rd
05 Oct2013Sub(Armbar) RD13:57
Russia
Vitali Krat
(4-0)
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The Outsider 26
09 Jun2013Sub(Armbar) RD12:47
South Korea
Jung Min Kang
(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
Japan
Koji Mori
(7-1-1)
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ZST 33: 10th Anniversary
23 Nov2012Sub(Kneebar) RD11:40
Lithuania
Darius Minkevičius
(2-5)
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ZST 32
17 Sep2012Sub(Kimura) RD12:42
Japan
Ryuki Ueyama
(11-14-6)
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Rings Japan: Reincarnation
09 Mar2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:32
Japan
Daisuke Hanazawa
(18-14-5)
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Rings Japan: Battle Genesis 9
22 Jan2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD24:03
Japan
Katsuya Inoue
(19-9-4)
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Pancrase - Impressive Tour 9
04 Sep2011Sub(Armbar) RD11:44
Japan
Ryo Asami
(0-0)
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The Outsider 17
17 Jul2011KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD11:00
Japan
Keigo Hirayama
(9-11-6)
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05 Feb2011
Sub RD11:44
Japan
Eriya Matsuda
(10-10)
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Zst - Zst 25
26 Sep2010Sub(Heel Hook) RD11:04
USA
Jorge Masvidal
(19-5)
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Astra: Yoshida's Farewell
25 Apr2010Decision(Split) RD35:00
Japan
Kenichi Ito
(7-4-4)
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20 Feb2010
Draw RD25:00
Japan
Daisuke Nakamura
(20-10)
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Zst - Zst 22
23 Nov2009Sub(Leg Scissor Choke) RD11:37
Japan
Yojiro Uchimura
(6-4-2)
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Zst - Zst 21
21 Sep2009Sub(Ankle Lock) RD11:25
Japan
Kuniyoshi Hironaka
(12-6)
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Zst - Zst 20
24 May2009Sub(Crucifix) RD22:43
Japan
Katsuhiko Nagata
(4-3)
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Zst 18 - Sixth Anniversary
23 Nov2008Sub(Heel Hook) RD24:38
Japan
Koji Oishi
(16-7-5)
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Pancrase 194: Shining 8
01 Oct2008Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Masanori Kanehara
(10-4-4)
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Zst 15 - Fifth Anniversary
23 Nov2007Draw(Time Limit) RD25:00
Germany
Dennis Siver
(10-4)
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UFC 75: Champion vs Champion
08 Sep2007KO/TKO(Punch) RD22:04
Brazil
Thiago Tavares
(11-0)
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UFC Fight Night 9: Stevenson vs Guillard
05 Apr2007Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Masayuki Okude
(4-5-7)
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Zst - Zst 12
12 Feb2007Sub(Armbar) RD10:58
Lithuania
Erikas Petraitis
(12-6)
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23 Nov2006
Draw RD25:00
Japan
Shinya Sato
(7-9-5)
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27 May2006
Sub RD12:09
Lithuania
Darius Skliaudys
(6-1-2)
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18 Feb2006
Draw RD25:00
USA
Vito Woods
(0-2)
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XFO - Xtreme Fighting Organization 8
10 Dec2005Sub(Armbar) RD11:23
Brazil
Luiz Azeredo
(8-4)
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Pride Bushido 9
25 Sep2005KO/TKO(Punch) RD10:11
Lithuania
Darius Skliaudys
(5-1-1)
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23 Jan2005
Draw RD33:00
USA
Roger Huerta
(6-1-1)
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XFO 4 - International
03 Dec2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:29
Bahamas
Yves Edwards
(27-8-1)
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Euphoria 2: The Road To The Titles
15 Oct2004KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD13:10
Japan
Hideo Tokoro
(12-8-1)
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Zst - Zst 6
12 Sep2004Sub(Heel Hook) RD11:44
Lithuania
Remigijus Morkevičius
(8-2)
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Zst - Battle Hazard 1
04 Jul2004Sub(Armbar) RD12:07
Brazil
Marcus Aurelio
(10-1)
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Zst - Zst 5
05 May2004KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD23:34
USA
Rich Clementi
(16-7-1)
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Zst - Grand Prix Final Round
11 Jan2004Decision(Unanimous) RD2
Lithuania
Mindaugas Smirnovas
(8-4-2)
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Zst - Grand Prix Opening Round
23 Nov2003Sub(Armbar) RD10:49
Lithuania
Mindaugas Smirnovas
(8-3-2)
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Zst - The Battlefield 4
07 Sep2003Sub(Heel Hook) RD11:36
Lithuania
Mindaugas Smirnovas
(8-3-1)
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Rings Lithuania - Bushido Rings 7: Adrenalinas
05 Apr2003Draw RD33:00
USA
Antoine Skinner
(4-0)
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ZST 2: The Battlefield 2
09 Mar2003Sub(Toe Hold) RD11:35
Lithuania
Mindaugas Laurinaitis
(0-1)
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ZST 1: The Battlefield 1
23 Nov2002Sub(Triangle Choke) RD12:16
Japan
Kenichi Serizawa
(6-2-1)
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GCM - Demolition 020908
08 Sep2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:20
Japan
Masaya Takita
(1-1)
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16 Jun2002
Sub RD12:32
Japan
Yoshinobu Ota
(3-3-1)
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Rings Japan: World Title Series 6
15 Feb2002Sub(Sleeper Choke) RD11:41
Japan
Takahito Iida
(0-0)
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Rings Japan: World Title Series 5
21 Dec2001Sub(Armbar) RD13:02
Japan
Hideo Tokoro
(3-4)
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Rings Japan: Battle Genesis 8
21 Sep2001Decision(Majority) RD35:00
Japan
Jiro Wakabayashi
(0-0)
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Rings Japan: World Title Series 1
20 Apr2001Draw RD2
Canada
Curtis Brigham
(3-0)
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Rings USA - Battle of Champions
17 Mar2001Sub(Kimura) RD21:59
Japan
Kiyohito Sugata
(0-0)
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Rings Japan: Battle Genesis 6
05 Sep2000KO/TKO(Cut) RD10:42
Japan
Tashiro Nishiuchi
(1-0)
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Rings Japan: Battle Genesis 6
05 Sep2000Sub(Armbar) RD10:32

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kotani vs. Ota

  • Which event are Yoshinobu Ota and Naoyuki Kotani fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Rings Japan: World Title Series 6.

  • How many rounds is the Yoshinobu Ota vs. Naoyuki Kotani?

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

  • Which organization is hosting the Yoshinobu Ota vs. Naoyuki Kotani?

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

  • When is the Yoshinobu Ota vs. Naoyuki Kotani fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on February 15, 2002