Joji Goto

21-9-1

JapanLast 5

Kickboxing 0-0-1

Last fight: Win vs Azizbek Temirov · Submission · Aug 11, 2026

21-9-1 · 15 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Sergio Pettis

PFLPFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy·Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Joji Goto holds a professional MMA record of 21-9-1. Goto has won 21 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. Goto also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Most recent fight: August 11, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, RIZIN, ONE.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 134 lbs61 kg
Reach: 68"173 cm
DOB: Mar 9, 1996
Age: 30
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Tribe Tokyo MMA

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 21-9-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.64per min

Strikes absorbed2.03per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.46per 15 min

40% success

Takedowns stuffed36%

Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Joji Goto sits in the top 25.

RIZIN

Recent & upcoming opponents

Upcoming

PFLPFL Dubai: Nemkov vs BilostenniyNov 14, 2026
vs Sergio PettisBantamweight

Career history

WIN
vs Azizbek Temirov
RIZIN 54· Aug 11, 2026· Bantamweight· 21-9-1 vs 6-3
SUB
R1 · 3:41
LOSS
vs Danny SabatelloTitle bout
RIZIN LANDMARK 13 in FUKUOKA· Apr 12, 2026· Bantamweight· 20-9-1 vs 18-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jose Torres
RIZIN Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono Matsuri· Dec 31, 2025· Bantamweight· 20-8-1 vs 13-6-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Taichi Nakajima
RIZIN LANDMARK 12 in KOBE· Nov 3, 2025· Bantamweight· 19-8-1 vs 19-14-1
KO
R1 · 1:49
WIN
vs Jinnosuke Kashimura
RIZIN LANDMARK 11 in SAPPORO· Jun 14, 2025· Bantamweight· 18-8-1 vs 8-5
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Daiki Gojima
Pancrase 352· Mar 8, 2025· Bantamweight· 17-8-1 vs 12-10-2
TKO
R1 · 4:12
LOSS
vs Mando Gutierrez
DEEP Tokyo Impact 2024 5th Round· Nov 22, 2024· Bantamweight· 16-8-1 vs 10-3
SD
LOSS
vs Ilyas Eziyeu
ONE Friday Fights 61· May 3, 2024· Bantamweight· 16-7-1 vs 6-1
SUB
R3
WIN
vs Junya Hibino
RIZIN LANDMARK 6· Oct 1, 2023· Bantamweight· 16-6-1 vs 6-3
SUB
R2 · 2:00
WIN
vs Trent Girdham
RIZIN 43· Jun 24, 2023· Bantamweight· 15-6-1 vs 13-5
SUB
R2 · 2:34
LOSS
vs Takuma Sudo
Shooto 2022 Vol.7· Nov 27, 2022· Bantamweight· 14-6-1 vs 7-1
SUB
R2 · 2:01
WIN
vs Kenji Kato
Shooto 2022 Vol.6· Sep 19, 2022· Bantamweight· 14-5-1 vs 15-9
TKO
R2 · 3:52
WIN
vs Daiki Tsubota
Shooto 2022 Vol.2· Mar 21, 2022· Bantamweight· 13-5-1 vs 10-9-3
UD
LOSS
vs Keita Ishibashi
Shooto 2021 Vol.6· Sep 20, 2021· Bantamweight· 12-5-1 vs 11-8-2
DEC
WIN
vs Mamoru Uoi
Shooto 2021 Vol.2· Mar 20, 2021· Featherweight· 12-4-1 vs 22-10-5
UD
WIN
vs Kenta Hattori
TTF Challenge 09· Dec 19, 2020· Featherweight· 11-4-1 vs 4-4-1
TKO
R1 · 3:06
LOSS
vs Nobuki Fujii
Shooto 2020 Vol. 6· Sep 19, 2020· Featherweight· 10-4-1 vs 17-11-3
UD
WIN
vs Kazuma Sone
Road to One 2· Apr 17, 2020· Bantamweight· 10-3-1 vs 23-20-1
SUB
R1 · 3:58
WIN
vs Rikiya Matsuzawa
Pancrase 312· Feb 16, 2020· Bantamweight· 9-3-1 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 4:24
WIN
vs Masashi Michibata
Pancrase Sapporo· Sep 23, 2019· Bantamweight· 8-3-1 vs 1-3
SUB
R1 · 3:20
WIN
vs Junichi Hirata
Pancrase 307· Jul 21, 2019· Bantamweight· 7-3-1 vs 5-15
TKO
R1 · 1:47
WIN
vs Seio Date
Pancrase 305· May 26, 2019· Bantamweight· 6-3-1 vs 5-13-13
TKO
R3 · 2:59
LOSS
vs Chihaya Yoneyama
Pancrase 302· Dec 9, 2018· Bantamweight· 5-3-1 vs 7-1-1
SUB
R1 · 1:40
WIN
vs Fumiya Sasaki
GFG 1· Jul 1, 2018· Bantamweight· 5-2-1 vs 10-16-2
SD
LOSS
vs Kohei Sugiyama
Pancrase Sapporo 5/13· May 13, 2018· Flyweight· 4-2-1 vs 6-2
SUB
R1 · 2:42
WIN
vs Tatsuya Watanabe
Pancrase 292· Dec 10, 2017· Flyweight· 4-1-1 vs 12-9-2
UD
WIN
vs Yu Kuwabara
Pancrase Sapporo· Oct 22, 2017· Flyweight· 3-1-1 vs 2-5-1
TKO
R3 · 1:30
WIN
vs Naoya Takeuchi
Pancrase Sapporo· May 14, 2017· Flyweight· 2-1-1 vs 4-1-1
TKO
R2 · 2:08
LOSS
vs Shigeki Iijima
Pancrase Sapporo· Oct 16, 2016· Bantamweight· 1-1-1 vs 1-2
UD
WIN
vs Masami Tomita
Pancrase Sapporo· May 29, 2016· Bantamweight· 1-0-1 vs 1-2
TKO
R2 · 2:01
DRAW
vs Takaya Sugiura
Pancrase Sapporo 2015· Dec 5, 2015· Featherweight· 0-0-1 vs 1-1-2
DEC

Title bout

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1707▲14
Peak: 1707Aug 11, 2026
Rated fights: 30

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Frequently asked questions

When does Joji Goto fight next?

Joji Goto fights Sergio Pettis on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy.

What is Joji Goto's record?

Joji Goto's professional MMA record is 21-9-1.

Who is Joji Goto fighting next?

Joji Goto's next opponent is Sergio Pettis at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy.

Who did Joji Goto fight last?

Joji Goto most recently fought Azizbek Temirov at RIZIN 54 on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Joji Goto fight in?

Joji Goto fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Joji Goto have?

Joji Goto has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How tall is Joji Goto?

Joji Goto is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Joji Goto weigh?

Joji Goto weighs 134 lbs (61 kg).

What is Joji Goto's reach?

Joji Goto has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Joji Goto?

Joji Goto is 30 years old (born Mar 9, 1996).

Where is Joji Goto from?

Joji Goto is from Japan.

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