Shinobu Ota

8-7-0RIZIN #8projectedBantamweight

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Last fight: Loss vs Jinnosuke Kashimura · Submission · Nov 8, 2026

8-7-0 · 6 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Jinnosuke KashimuraSUB · R3 1:51

RIZINRIZIN 55·November 8, 2026

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Shinobu Ota holds a professional MMA record of 8-7-0. Ota has won 8 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. Most recent fight: November 8, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'5"165 cm
Weight: 134 lbs61 kg
Reach: 64"163 cm
DOB: Dec 28, 1993
Age: 32
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Gonohe, Aomori, Japan

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Career history

LOSS
vs Jinnosuke Kashimura
RIZIN 55· Nov 8, 2026· Bantamweight· 8-7 vs 13-6
SUB
R3 · 1:51
LOSS
vs Yrysbek Tilenov
RIZIN LANDMARK 15 in HIROSHIMA· Jul 18, 2026· Bantamweight· 8-6 vs 8-1
TKO
R2 · 3:04
WIN
vs Yuto Hokamura
RIZIN 53· May 10, 2026· Bantamweight· 8-5 vs 16-16-2
SUB
R2 · 4:25
LOSS
vs Danny Sabatello
RIZIN: Otoko Matsuri· May 4, 2025· Bantamweight· 7-5 vs 15-4-1
TKO
R3 · 0:20
LOSS
vs Yuki Motoya
RIZIN 48· Sep 29, 2024· Bantamweight· 7-4 vs 36-13
SUB
R3 · 4:09
WIN
vs Roger Blanque
Bellator Champions Series Dublin: Jackson vs Kuramagomedov· Jun 22, 2024· Bantamweight· 7-3 vs 5-6
SUB
R1 · 2:18
WIN
vs Juntaro Ushiku
RIZIN 46· Apr 29, 2024· Bantamweight· 6-3 vs 23-11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ryusei Ashizawa
RIZIN 45· Dec 31, 2023· Bantamweight· 5-3 vs 0-1
KO
R1 · 2:21
LOSS
vs Shoko Sato
RIZIN LANDMARK 6· Oct 1, 2023· 139 lb Catchweight· 4-3 vs 35-15-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kenta Takizawa
Super RIZIN 2· Jul 30, 2023· Bantamweight· 4-2 vs 13-10
TKO
R1 · 4:54
WIN
vs Kazuma Kuramoto
RIZIN LANDMARK 5· Apr 29, 2023· Bantamweight· 3-2 vs 10-4
KO
R1 · 0:27
LOSS
vs Yuki Motoya
RIZIN 37· Jul 31, 2022· Bantamweight· 2-2 vs 31-11
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kazuma Sone
RIZIN 33· Dec 31, 2021· Bantamweight· 2-1 vs 24-22-1
TKO
R2 · 3:55
WIN
vs Yuta Kubo
RIZIN 30· Sep 19, 2021· Featherweight· 1-1 vs 0-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Hideo Tokoro
RIZIN 26· Dec 31, 2020· Bantamweight· 0-1 vs 35-30-2
SUB
R2 · 2:24

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseGreco-Roman Wrestling

2019Champion · World Championships UWW · 63 kg Catchweight
2018Champion · Asian Games · 60 kg Catchweight
2018Champion · Asian Championships · 60 kg Catchweight
2016Silver · Olympics · 59 kg Catchweight
2015Bronze · Asian Championships · 59 kg Catchweight
2014Silver · Asian Championships · 59 kg Catchweight
2012Bronze · World Championships UWW · junior · 55 kg Catchweight
Champion · All Japan Championships
Champion · Hungarian Grand Prix
Champion · Inter High · youth
Champion · Japan National Junior High · cadet
Champion · Japan National Youth · youth
Japan national team · Greco-Roman Wrestling · 2012-2019
Yanai Gakuen High School, Yamaguchi · Wrestling
Nippon Sport Science University · Wrestling
ALSOK · 2016-04 to 2020-09
Hachinohe Kids Club · from 1st grade of elementary school
Started in Freestyle Wrestling

Camp

THE BLACKBELT JAPAN · Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan
Palaestra Kashiwa · Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan Former

Coaches

Hiroshi Tsuruya · Head coach

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (343 fighters)

Takedown Machine

97 · top 6% in division

Punch power94

Kick power49

Punch speed64

Kick speed48

Accuracy54

Takedowns97

Ground striking96

Submissions93

Chin72

Body strength74

Cardio70

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 8-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.94per min

Strikes absorbed3.29per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.46per 15 min

53% success

Takedowns stuffed40%

Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Shinobu Ota sits in the top 25.

RIZIN

Recent & upcoming opponents

RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

Shinobu Ota's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.

Current: #8 Bantamweight
Peak: #4 Bantamweight
First ranked: Dec 31, 2021
Times ranked: 47

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1642▼29
Peak: 1725Jun 22, 2024
Rated fights: 15

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Frequently asked questions

When does Shinobu Ota fight next?

Shinobu Ota has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Shinobu Ota's record?

Shinobu Ota's professional MMA record is 8-7-0.

Who is Shinobu Ota fighting next?

Shinobu Ota's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Shinobu Ota fight last?

Shinobu Ota most recently fought Jinnosuke Kashimura at RIZIN 55 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Shinobu Ota fight in?

Shinobu Ota fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Shinobu Ota have?

Shinobu Ota has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How tall is Shinobu Ota?

Shinobu Ota is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.

How much does Shinobu Ota weigh?

Shinobu Ota weighs 134 lbs (61 kg).

What is Shinobu Ota's reach?

Shinobu Ota has a reach of 64" (163 cm).

How old is Shinobu Ota?

Shinobu Ota is 32 years old (born Dec 28, 1993).

Where is Shinobu Ota from?

Shinobu Ota is from Japan.

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