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Kuniyoshi Hironaka

23-9-0★ 1bonusJapanJapanLast 5
Kickboxing 0-1pro-shootboxing 0-2
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CAREER SUMMARY

Kuniyoshi Hironaka holds a professional MMA record of 23-9-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 32 bouts on record. Kuniyoshi Hironaka has won 23 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Kuniyoshi Hironaka lands 1.98 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 1.91 takedowns per 15 minutes. Kuniyoshi Hironaka also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Kuniyoshi Hironaka also has 2 recorded shootboxing bouts. Most recent fight: April 19, 2008. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
168 lbs76 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1976-06-17
Age
50
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi, Japan

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power78
Kick power60
Punch speed62
Kick speed52
Accuracy48
Takedowns97
Ground striking97
Submissions93
Chin67
Body strength77
Cardio68

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 23-9-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.98per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.01per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.91per 15 min
30% success
Takedowns stuffed25%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Kuniyoshi Hironaka has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ FOTN ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Jonathan Goulet · UFC 83: SERRA vs ST-PIERRE 2Apr 19, 2008

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced — amounts varied per event.

All-time bonus leaders →

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Dong Hyun Ma
    VTJ 6th· Oct 4, 2014· 22-9 vs 11-5-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:33
  2. LOSS
    vs Isao Kobayashi
    Pancrase 257· Mar 30, 2014· Lightweight· 22-8 vs 14-1-2
    TKO
    R3 · 3:58
  3. WIN
    vs Yoshihiro Koyama×3Title bout · Title win #3
    Shooto 4th Round 2013· Sep 29, 2013· Welterweight· 21-8 vs 14-5-1
    SUB
    R4 · 3:46
  4. WIN
    vs Carlo Prater
    VTJ 1st· Dec 24, 2012· Lightweight· 20-8 vs 30-12-1
    UD
  5. WIN
    vs Giovani Diniz×2Title bout · Title win #2
    Shooto 5th Round· May 18, 2012· Lightweight· 19-8 vs 16-5
    TKO
    R1 · 4:05
  6. WIN
    vs Kotetsu Boku
    Shooto· Jul 18, 2011· 18-8 vs 18-6-2
    DEC
  7. WIN
    vs Takashi Nakakura
    Shooto· Apr 28, 2011· 17-8 vs 11-3-1
    DEC
  8. WIN
    vs Kiyonobu Nishikata
    Greatest Common Multiple· Nov 21, 2010· 16-8 vs 4-2
    SUB
  9. LOSS
    vs Satoru Kitaoka
    Pancrase· Oct 3, 2010· 16-7 vs 25-10-8
    SUB
  10. LOSS
    vs Katsunori Kikuno
    Dream 13· Mar 22, 2010· Lightweight· 16-6 vs 10-2-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:26
  11. WIN
    vs Won Sik Park
    Dream 12: Cage of the Rising Sun· Oct 25, 2009· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 8-1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Yoshihiro Koyama×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Cage Force 12· Sep 12, 2009· Lightweight· 14-6 vs 9-2-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:27
  13. WIN
    vs Katsuhiko Nagata
    Cage Force 11· Jun 27, 2009· Lightweight· 13-6 vs 4-5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:41
  14. WIN
    vs Naoyuki Kotani
    Fighting Network ZST· May 24, 2009· 12-6 vs 18-8-6
    SUB
  15. LOSS
    vs Hayato Sakurai
    Dream 6: Middleweight GP 2008 Finals· Sep 23, 2008· Middleweight· 12-5 vs 32-8-2
    UD
  16. WIN
    vs Motoki Miyazawa
    Dream 5· Jul 21, 2008· Welterweight· 11-5 vs 4-0
    TKO
    R1 · 8:57
  17. LOSS
    vs Jonathan Goulet
    UFCUFC 83: SERRA vs ST-PIERRE 2· Apr 19, 2008· Welterweight· 11-4 vs 21-9
    TKO
    R2 · 2:07
    FOTN
  18. LOSS
    vs Thiago Alves
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian· Sep 19, 2007· Welterweight· 11-3 vs 12-5
    TKO
    R2 · 4:04
  19. WIN
    vs Forrest Petz
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Guillard· Apr 5, 2007· Welterweight· 10-3 vs 13-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  20. LOSS
    vs Jon Fitch
    UFCUFC 64: UNSTOPPABLE· Oct 14, 2006· Welterweight· 10-2 vs 14-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  21. WIN
    vs Renato Verissimo
    Rumble On The Rock 9· Apr 21, 2006· Welterweight· 9-2 vs 5-3
    TKO
    R2 · 3:03
  22. WIN
    vs Ryan Schultz
    MARS 1: The Beginning· Feb 4, 2006· 8-2 vs 13-5-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:40
  23. WIN
    vs Takuya Wada
    Greatest Common Multiple· Dec 11, 2005· 7-2 vs 12-5-7
    SUB
  24. LOSS
    vs Shinya Aoki
    Shooto· Nov 6, 2005· 7-1 vs 5-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:10
  25. WIN
    vs Ramunas Komas
    Shooto Europe· Nov 20, 2004· 6-1 vs 4-3-1
    DEC
  26. WIN
    vs Mark Moreno
    Superbrawl 29· May 9, 2003· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 3-2-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:50
  27. WIN
    vs Nick Diaz
    Shooto: Year End Show 2002· Dec 14, 2002· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 5-1
    SD
  28. WIN
    vs Yasuyuki Tokuoka
    Shooto: Treasure Hunt 11· Nov 15, 2002· Lightweight· 3-1 vs 4-0
    UD
  29. WIN
    vs Yuji Kusu
    Shooto: Gig East 10· Aug 27, 2002· Lightweight· 2-1 vs 0-2-2
    TKO
    R2 · 3:47
  30. LOSS
    vs Hirofumi Hara
    Shooto: Gig East 9· May 28, 2002· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 0-1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:34
  31. WIN
    vs Toru Nakayama
    Shooto: Treasure Hunt 4· Mar 13, 2002· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:10
  32. WIN
    vs Takayuki Okochi
    Shooto: Gig East 6· Oct 23, 2001· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 3-3-1
    UD

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1715▲7
Peak
1719Sep 29, 2013
Rated fights
32
15001600170020022005200820112014Oct 23, 2001 · 1531Mar 13, 2002 · 1579May 28, 2002 · 1520Aug 27, 2002 · 1565Nov 15, 2002 · 1595Dec 14, 2002 · 1612May 9, 2003 · 1633Nov 20, 2004 · 1625Nov 6, 2005 · 1593Dec 11, 2005 · 1617Feb 4, 2006 · 1644Apr 21, 2006 · 1666Oct 14, 2006 · 1651Apr 5, 2007 · 1678Sep 19, 2007 · 1649Apr 19, 2008 · 1617Jul 21, 2008 · 1643Sep 23, 2008 · 1630May 24, 2009 · 1643Jun 27, 2009 · 1651Sep 12, 2009 · 1665Oct 25, 2009 · 1681Mar 22, 2010 · 1667Oct 3, 2010 · 1657Nov 21, 2010 · 1663Apr 28, 2011 · 1672Jul 18, 2011 · 1682May 18, 2012 · 1696Dec 24, 2012 · 1705Sep 29, 2013 · 1719Mar 30, 2014 · 1708Oct 4, 2014 · 17151715

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kuniyoshi Hironaka fight next?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kuniyoshi Hironaka's record?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka's professional MMA record is 23-9-0.

Who is Kuniyoshi Hironaka fighting next?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kuniyoshi Hironaka fight last?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka most recently fought Jonathan Goulet at UFC 83: SERRA vs ST-PIERRE 2 on Saturday, April 19, 2008, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Kuniyoshi Hironaka fight in?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Kuniyoshi Hironaka have?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Kuniyoshi Hironaka won?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Kuniyoshi Hironaka?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Kuniyoshi Hironaka weigh?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka weighs 168 lbs (76 kg).

What is Kuniyoshi Hironaka's reach?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Kuniyoshi Hironaka?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka is 50 years old (born Jun 17, 1976).

Where is Kuniyoshi Hironaka from?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka is from Japan.