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Naoyuki
Kotani
17-6-5( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 3 fights.
Record: 17-6-5
Summary: Good puncher, aggressive fighter, good leg submissions

Fighter Info

From: Kanagawa, Japan Japan
Age: 31
Height: 5' 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight: 155 lb ( 70 kg )

Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
60
35% Successful
21
Types of Successful Strikes
0
21
81% Standing
14%
17
3
1
Striking Defense
48
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
2
50% Successful
1
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
3
2
3
Takedown Defense
50
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Loss
 Dennis Siver Sep 8, 2007
28 0 0 1 R2 KO/TKO
Watch
Naoyuki Kotani 9 0 2 0
Loss
 Thiago Tavares Apr 5, 2007
21 4 2 7 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Naoyuki Kotani 12 1 1 2
Loss
 Luiz Azeredo
PRIDE Bushido 9: The Tournament
Sep 25, 2005
5 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Naoyuki Kotani 0 0 0 0
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Biography

TRAINING: I am doing the same training as always, but I am studying Octagon fight techniques and watching UFC videos every day.  I am also training in kickboxing with Riki Onodera.

Thoughts on opponent, Dennis Siver? Dennis is good striker, but I like a striking fight too.
When and why did you start training for fighting? My brother, Hiroki Kotani, is a fighter and he taught me MMA techniques.  I my career in 2000, when I was 17.


What ranks and titles have you held? Amateur champion in Rings


Do you have any heroes? I like WWE pro wrestling, so my hero is Shawn Michaels.  I like Ken Shamrock too.


What is your favorite technique? I like punching techniques.  My kickboxing teacher is Riki Onodera, who has taught Rumina Sato and Ryo Chonan.


What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The Octagon is a dangerous place, but it is my dream to fight in the UFC.


Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I like sweets and cakes, so I want to become a patissier (pastry chef).  I studied in the patissier special school.


What was your job before you started fighting? Student.

Career

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