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Masayoshi Kato

"Macho the Butterfly"
13-19-2JapanJapanLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

Masayoshi Kato holds a professional MMA record of 13-19-2. Masayoshi Kato has won 13 fights: 0 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 19 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission.

Profile

Height
5'7"170 cm
DOB
1984-02-29
Age
42
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Watarai, Mie, Japan

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Rui Tomori
    Shooto 2026 Vol.1· Jan 18, 2026· Strawweight· 13-19-2 vs 3-3
    UD
  2. LOSS
    vs Keita Taguchi
    Shooto 2025 Vol.8· Sep 21, 2025· Strawweight· 13-18-2 vs 2-3
    TKO
    R2 · 2:20
  3. LOSS
    vs Kazusa Kurobe
    Shooto 2025 Vol.6· Jul 21, 2025· Strawweight· 13-17-2 vs 5-1-1
    UD
  4. LOSS
    vs Ryuya Hatakeyama
    Shooto Okinawa vol.11· Nov 10, 2024· Strawweight· 13-16-2 vs 7-0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:16
  5. LOSS
    vs Yoshinao Touma
    Shooto Okinawa vol.9· Nov 12, 2023· Strawweight· 13-15-2 vs 8-2-1
    UD
  6. LOSS
    vs Yoshinao Touma
    Shooto Okinawa Vol.7· Nov 6, 2022· Strawweight· 13-14-2 vs 6-2-1
    UD
  7. LOSS
    vs Shuto Aki
    Shooto Torao Force 15· Apr 24, 2022· Flyweight· 13-13-2 vs 7-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:43
  8. WIN
    vs Koyuru Tanoue
    Shooto 2021 Vol.8· Dec 18, 2021· Strawweight· 13-12-2 vs 5-2
    SD
  9. LOSS
    vs Ken Asahina
    Shooto 2021 Vol.4· Jul 3, 2021· Strawweight· 12-12-2 vs 7-3
    UD
  10. LOSS
    vs Ryohei Kurosawa
    Shooto 2020 Vol. 7· Nov 23, 2020· Flyweight· 12-11-2 vs 14-2
    UD
  11. WIN
    vs Shinnosuke Ishihara
    Shooto 30th Anniversary Tour 5th Round· Jun 30, 2019· Strawweight· 12-10-2 vs 2-4
    SUB
    R1 · 0:45
  12. LOSS
    vs Shuto Aki
    Shooto in Osaka 2018· Jun 17, 2018· Strawweight· 11-10-2 vs 3-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:30
  13. LOSS
    vs Sho Nishida
    Shooto in Osaka· Jun 25, 2017· Strawweight· 11-9-2 vs 12-4-3
    SUB
    R3 · 3:00
  14. DRAW
    vs Sho Nishida
    Shooto BORDER· Dec 10, 2016· Flyweight· 11-8-2 vs 11-4-3
    DEC
  15. WIN
    vs Takuma Kimura
    Shooto Gig West Vol. 18· Jul 3, 2016· Flyweight· 11-8-1 vs 2-2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:10
  16. LOSS
    vs Tateo Iino
    Shooto· Mar 21, 2016· Flyweight· 10-8-1 vs 9-5-1
    UD
  17. WIN
    vs Takahiro Kohori
    Shooto BORDER· Dec 22, 2015· Flyweight· 10-7-1 vs 7-10-2
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Takuya Eizumi
    GRANDSLAM 3· Sep 12, 2015· Strawweight· 9-7-1 vs 14-14-1
    MD
  19. LOSS
    vs Rambaa Somdet
    Shooto: Grapplingman 15· Jun 21, 2015· Flyweight· 8-7-1 vs 13-3
    UD
  20. LOSS
    vs Ryuto Sawada
    Shooto: Rookie Tournament Final 2014· Dec 21, 2014· Flyweight· 8-6-1 vs 4-1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:30
  21. LOSS
    vs Ryohei Kurosawa
    Shooto: Gig West 16· Jul 6, 2014· Flyweight· 8-5-1 vs 6-0
    UD
  22. WIN
    vs Atsushi Takeuchi
    Shooto 2nd Round 2014· Mar 16, 2014· Flyweight· 8-4-1 vs 9-11-3
    MD
  23. LOSS
    vs Tatsuya Yamamoto
    Shooto: Battle Mix 8· Oct 6, 2013· Flyweight· 7-4-1 vs 9-3
    UD
  24. WIN
    vs Itchaku Murata
    Shooto: Gig West 15· Jul 28, 2013· Flyweight· 7-3-1 vs 5-12
    UD
  25. LOSS
    vs Tadaaki Yamamoto
    Shooto BORDER· Apr 7, 2013· Strawweight· 6-3-1 vs 9-2-2
    UD
  26. WIN
    vs Atsushi Takeuchi
    Shooto: Gig West 14· Jul 8, 2012· Strawweight· 6-2-1 vs 7-8-3
    UD
  27. LOSS
    vs Shinya Murofushi
    Shooto· Dec 18, 2011· 5-2-1 vs 7-3-1
    SUB
  28. WIN
    vs Takehiro Harusaki
    Shooto· Sep 4, 2011· 5-1-1 vs 5-8-1
    SUB
  29. WIN
    vs Tadaaki Yamamoto
    Shooto· Dec 17, 2010· 4-1-1 vs 4-1-1
    DEC
  30. WIN
    vs TBA
    Shooto· Sep 26, 2010· 3-1-1
    SUB
  31. DRAW
    vs Masanobu Mori
    Shooto· Aug 15, 2010· 2-1-1 vs 2-2-1
    DRAW
  32. WIN
    vs Takahiro Kohori
    Shooto· Mar 28, 2010· 2-1 vs 0-4
    DEC
  33. WIN
    vs Noriyuki Takei
    Shooto· Nov 29, 2009· 1-1 vs 0-1
    DEC
  34. LOSS
    vs Tomohiko Yoshida
    Powergate· Mar 11, 2009· 0-1 vs 4-6-1
    DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1460▼10
Peak
1606Sep 4, 2011
Rated fights
32
1450150015501600201020132016201920222025Mar 11, 2009 · 1469Nov 29, 2009 · 1505Mar 28, 2010 · 1528Aug 15, 2010 · 1526Dec 17, 2010 · 1571Sep 4, 2011 · 1606Dec 18, 2011 · 1575Jul 8, 2012 · 1592Apr 7, 2013 · 1576Jul 28, 2013 · 1589Oct 6, 2013 · 1569Mar 16, 2014 · 1586Jul 6, 2014 · 1570Dec 21, 2014 · 1541Jun 21, 2015 · 1530Sep 12, 2015 · 1547Dec 22, 2015 · 1562Mar 21, 2016 · 1541Jul 3, 2016 · 1555Jun 25, 2017 · 1543Jun 17, 2018 · 1530Jun 30, 2019 · 1540Nov 23, 2020 · 1530Jul 3, 2021 · 1520Dec 18, 2021 · 1526Apr 24, 2022 · 1514Nov 6, 2022 · 1506Nov 12, 2023 · 1499Nov 10, 2024 · 1491Jul 21, 2025 · 1485Sep 21, 2025 · 1470Jan 18, 2026 · 14601460

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Frequently asked questions

When does Masayoshi Kato fight next?

Masayoshi Kato has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Masayoshi Kato's record?

Masayoshi Kato's professional MMA record is 13-19-2.

Who is Masayoshi Kato fighting next?

Masayoshi Kato's next opponent has not been announced.

How many knockouts does Masayoshi Kato have?

Masayoshi Kato has 0 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Masayoshi Kato?

Masayoshi Kato is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How old is Masayoshi Kato?

Masayoshi Kato is 42 years old (born Feb 29, 1984).

Where is Masayoshi Kato from?

Masayoshi Kato is from Japan.