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Mizuto Hirota

"Pugnus"
18-11-2JapanJapanLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Roberto Satoshi de Souza · Knockout · Jul 28, 2019

18-11-2 · 10 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Roberto Satoshi de SouzaKO · R1 3:05
RIZINRIZIN 17·July 28, 2019

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CAREER SUMMARY

Mizuto Hirota holds a professional MMA record of 18-11-2. Hirota has 33 professional MMA bouts on record. Hirota has won 20 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Hirota lands 3.50 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 1.29 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 28, 2019. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, UFC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height
5'7"170 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
67"170 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
May 5, 1981
Age
45
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Isahaya, Nagasaki, Japan

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Roberto Satoshi de Souza
    RIZIN 17· Jul 28, 2019· Lightweight· 18-11-2 vs 9-0
    KO
    R1 · 3:05
  2. LOSS
    vs Christos Giagos
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Tuivasa· Dec 2, 2018· Lightweight· 18-10-2 vs 16-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Ross Pearson
    UFC 221: Romero vs Rockhold· Feb 11, 2018· Lightweight· 18-9-2 vs 20-14
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Alexander Volkanovski
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Hunt· Jun 11, 2017· Featherweight· 18-8-2 vs 15-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Cole Miller
    UFC Fight Night: VanZant vs Waterson· Dec 17, 2016· Featherweight· 18-7-2 vs 21-11
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. DRAW
    vs Teruto Ishihara
    UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson· Sep 28, 2015· Featherweight· 17-7-2 vs 7-2-2
    DRAW
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Daiki Hata
    Road to UFC: Japan· Jul 16, 2015· Featherweight· 19-7-1
    UD
  8. WIN
    vs Nobumitsu Osawa
    Road to UFC: Japan· May 20, 2015· Featherweight· 18-7-1
    MD
  9. WIN
    vs Kyu Hwa Kim
    DEEP DREAM Impact· Dec 31, 2014· Featherweight· 17-7-1 vs 3-4
    TKO
    R2 · 0:33
  10. WIN
    vs Masakazu Imanari
    DEEP 69 Impact· Oct 26, 2014· Featherweight· 16-7-1 vs 28-14-2
    TKO
    R2 · 1:38
  11. WIN
    vs Daisuke Nakamura
    DEEP 66 Impact· Apr 29, 2014· 15-7-1 vs 27-15
    UD
  12. LOSS
    vs Rodrigo Damm
    UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs Werdum· Jun 8, 2013· Featherweight· 14-7-1 vs 11-6
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. LOSS
    vs Rani Yahya
    UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs Stann· Mar 3, 2013· Featherweight· 14-6-1 vs 18-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. LOSS
    vs Pat Healy
    Strikeforce: Rockhold vs Kennedy· Jul 13, 2012· Lightweight· 14-5-1 vs 24-13
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Seichi Ikemoto×1Title bout · Title win #1
    DEEP 57 Impact· Feb 18, 2012· Lightweight· 14-4-1 vs 20-18-5
    UD
  16. WIN
    vs Katsunori Kikuno
    Deep 55 Impact· Aug 26, 2011· Lightweight· 13-4-1 vs 13-4-2
    UD
  17. LOSS
    vs Shinya Aoki
    K-1: Dynamite 2009· Dec 31, 2009· Lightweight· 12-4-1 vs 23-4
    SUB
    R1 · 2:17
  18. WIN
    vs Satoru Kitaoka
    Sengoku 9· Aug 2, 2009· Lightweight· 12-3-1 vs 24-9-8
    TKO
    R4 · 2:50
  19. WIN
    vs Mitsuhiro Ishida
    Shooto· May 10, 2009· 11-3-1 vs 18-5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:33
  20. DRAW
    vs Katsuya InoueTitle bout
    Cage Force EX· Feb 28, 2009· Lightweight· 10-3-1 vs 18-6-4
    DEC
  21. LOSS
    vs Kazunori Yokota
    Sengoku 6· Nov 1, 2008· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 8-1-3
    UD
  22. WIN
    vs Ryan Schultz
    Sengoku 4· Aug 24, 2008· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 21-10-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:25
  23. WIN
    vs Tomonari Kanomata×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Cage Force 6· Apr 5, 2008· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 11-3-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:00
  24. WIN
    vs Johnny Frachey
    Cage Force EX Eastern Bound· Feb 11, 2008· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 7-6
    TKO
    R2 · 0:08
  25. WIN
    vs Doo Ki Shin
    Cage Force 5· Dec 1, 2007· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:16
  26. LOSS
    vs Ganjo Tentsuku
    Shooto· Aug 5, 2007· 6-2 vs 9-2-2
    DEC
  27. LOSS
    vs Takashi Nakakura
    Shooto· Feb 17, 2007· 6-1 vs 7-2-1
    DEC
  28. WIN
    vs Jin Kazeta
    Shooto· May 12, 2006· 6-0 vs 8-6-2
    DEC
  29. WIN
    vs Danilo Cherman
    Shooto· Feb 17, 2006· 5-0 vs 5-2
    DEC
  30. WIN
    vs Kabuto Kokage
    Shooto· Dec 17, 2005· 4-0 vs 2-1-1
    DEC
  31. WIN
    vs Yoshihiro Koyama
    Shooto· Sep 23, 2005· 3-0 vs 0-1-1
    DEC
  32. WIN
    vs Hiroaki Okada
    Shooto· Jun 3, 2005· 2-0 vs 3-4-1
    TKO
  33. WIN
    vs Masaaki Yamamori
    Shooto· Feb 6, 2005· 1-0 vs 0-1-1
    TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBoxingOther
  • 2011Lightweight Champion (6th) · DEEP
  • 2009Lightweight Champion (2nd) · Sengoku
  • 2008Lightweight Championship · CAGE FORCE
  • 2005Welterweight Rookie of the Year (rookie tournament winner) · Shooto
  • 2004Champion · All Japan Amateur Shooto Championships · Welterweight (≤70kg)
  • Started in Other

Camp

  • Cave

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power59
Kick power61
Punch speed88
Kick speed71
Accuracy71
Takedowns92
Ground striking67
Submissions74
Chin93
Body strength94
Cardio97

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 18-11-2 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.50per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.56per min
55% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.29per 15 min
45% success
Takedowns stuffed57%
Submission attempts0.1per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-5-1 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.50per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.56per min
55% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.29per 15 min
45% success
Takedowns stuffed57%
Submission attempts0.1per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Mizuto Hirota sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

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RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

Mizuto Hirota's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#12 Lightweight
First ranked
Aug 9, 2020
Times ranked
5

Lightweight

#1#5#10#15Aug 9, 2020 · #12Sep 27, 2020 · #13Dec 31, 2020 · #13#13

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1700▼14
Peak
1776Aug 2, 2009
Rated fights
32
15001600170020062009201220152018Feb 6, 2005 · 1548Jun 3, 2005 · 1587Sep 23, 2005 · 1613Dec 17, 2005 · 1641Feb 17, 2006 · 1676May 12, 2006 · 1702Feb 17, 2007 · 1678Aug 5, 2007 · 1656Dec 1, 2007 · 1670Feb 11, 2008 · 1685Apr 5, 2008 · 1714Aug 24, 2008 · 1736Nov 1, 2008 · 1716May 10, 2009 · 1750Aug 2, 2009 · 1776Dec 31, 2009 · 1756Aug 26, 2011 · 1729Feb 18, 2012 · 1743Jul 14, 2012 · 1733Mar 2, 2013 · 1722Jun 8, 2013 · 1716Apr 29, 2014 · 1724Oct 26, 2014 · 1739Dec 31, 2014 · 1744May 20, 2015 · 1749Jul 16, 2015 · 1756Sep 28, 2015 · 1754Dec 18, 2016 · 1747Jun 11, 2017 · 1739Feb 10, 2018 · 1727Dec 2, 2018 · 1714Jul 28, 2019 · 17001700

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Frequently asked questions

When does Mizuto Hirota fight next?

Mizuto Hirota has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Mizuto Hirota's record?

Mizuto Hirota's professional MMA record is 18-11-2.

Who is Mizuto Hirota fighting next?

Mizuto Hirota's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Mizuto Hirota fight last?

Mizuto Hirota most recently fought Roberto Satoshi de Souza at RIZIN 17 on Sunday, July 28, 2019, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Mizuto Hirota fight in?

Mizuto Hirota fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Mizuto Hirota have?

Mizuto Hirota has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Mizuto Hirota?

Mizuto Hirota is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Mizuto Hirota weigh?

Mizuto Hirota weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Mizuto Hirota's reach?

Mizuto Hirota has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Mizuto Hirota?

Mizuto Hirota is 45 years old (born May 5, 1981).

Where is Mizuto Hirota from?

Mizuto Hirota is from Japan.

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