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Michinori Tanaka
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Michinori Tanaka

16-4-0★ 1bonusJapanJapanLast 5
Amateur MMA 2-0Grappling 0-0-2
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CAREER SUMMARY

Michinori Tanaka holds a professional MMA record of 16-4-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 20 bouts on record. Michinori Tanaka has won 16 fights: 0 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 10 by decision. In the UFC, Michinori Tanaka lands 1.97 significant strikes per minute with 37% accuracy and averages 2.40 takedowns per 15 minutes. Michinori Tanaka also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: February 5, 2017. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'5"165 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
67"170 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1990-10-04
Age
35
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Fight DNA

Pressure Wrestler

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power47
Kick power56
Punch speed48
Kick speed67
Accuracy49
Takedowns96
Ground striking94
Submissions82
Chin72
Body strength73
Cardio97

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 11-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.97per min
37% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.99per min
50% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.40per 15 min
38% success
Takedowns stuffed43%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Michinori Tanaka has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ FOTN ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Kyung Ho Kang · UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs NelsonSep 19, 2014

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Michinori Tanaka earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Sindile Manengela
    Pancrase 336· Jul 9, 2023· Bantamweight· 15-4 vs 8-8
    UD
  2. WIN
    vs Kunihisa Sasa
    Pancrase 333· Apr 30, 2023· Bantamweight· 14-4 vs 7-3-1
    UD
  3. LOSS
    vs Ary Farias
    LFA 138: Farias vs. Tanaka· Aug 5, 2022· Bantamweight· 14-3 vs 11-3
    SD
  4. WIN
    vs Ricardo Dias
    LFA 117: Dias vs. Tanaka· Nov 5, 2021· Bantamweight· 13-3 vs 10-4
    UD
  5. WIN
    vs Vladimir Leontyev
    Pancrase 303· Mar 17, 2019· Bantamweight· 12-3 vs 3-1
    UD
  6. WIN
    vs Rogerio Bontorin
    GRANDSLAM 6· Oct 29, 2017· Bantamweight· 11-3 vs 12-0
    SUB
    R3 · 2:27
  7. LOSS
    vs Ricardo Ramos
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs Korean Zombie· Feb 5, 2017· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 9-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. LOSS
    vs Rani Yahya
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs Lansberg· Sep 25, 2016· Bantamweight· 11-1 vs 22-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Joe Soto
    UFCUFC 195: Lawler vs Condit· Jan 2, 2016· Bantamweight· 10-1 vs 15-4
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. LOSS
    vs Kyung Ho Kang
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· Sep 19, 2014· Bantamweight· 10-0 vs 12-7
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  11. WIN
    vs Roland Delorme
    UFCUFC 174: Johnson vs Bagautinov· Jun 14, 2014· Bantamweight· 9-0 vs 9-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Kyle Aguon×1Title bout · Title win #1
    PXC 40· Oct 25, 2013· Bantamweight· 8-0 vs 6-3
    UD
  13. WIN
    vs Crisanto Pitpitunge
    PXC 37· May 18, 2013· Bantamweight· 7-0 vs 5-1
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Caleb Vallotton
    PXC 36· Mar 8, 2013· Bantamweight· 6-0 vs 3-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:39
  15. WIN
    vs Russell Doane
    PXC 34· Nov 17, 2012· Bantamweight· 5-0 vs 9-1
    SUB
    R3 · 2:09
  16. WIN
    vs Jong Heon Chae
    Shooto: Bout Sustain 3· Mar 10, 2012· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:29
  17. WIN
    vs Teruto Ishihara
    Shooto· Dec 18, 2011· 3-0 vs 3-0
    DEC
  18. WIN
    vs Takuya Ogura
    Shooto· Aug 6, 2011· 2-0 vs 4-1
    SUB
  19. WIN
    vs Hiroshi Roppongi
    Shooto· Apr 9, 2011· 1-0 vs 0-0
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs Yasutaka Hamaji
    Shooto· Oct 16, 2010· 0-0 vs 0-1
    DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1643▲7
Peak
1792Jun 14, 2014
Rated fights
20
150016001700180020112014201720202023Oct 16, 2010 · 1531Apr 9, 2011 · 1575Aug 6, 2011 · 1631Dec 18, 2011 · 1664Mar 10, 2012 · 1688Nov 17, 2012 · 1737Mar 8, 2013 · 1750May 18, 2013 · 1760Oct 25, 2013 · 1770Jun 14, 2014 · 1792Sep 19, 2014 · 1775Jan 2, 2016 · 1762Sep 25, 2016 · 1740Feb 5, 2017 · 1715Oct 29, 2017 · 1743Mar 17, 2019 · 1727Nov 5, 2021 · 1635Aug 5, 2022 · 1627Apr 30, 2023 · 1636Jul 9, 2023 · 16431643

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Frequently asked questions

When does Michinori Tanaka fight next?

Michinori Tanaka has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Michinori Tanaka's record?

Michinori Tanaka's professional MMA record is 16-4-0.

Who is Michinori Tanaka fighting next?

Michinori Tanaka's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Michinori Tanaka fight last?

Michinori Tanaka most recently fought Ricardo Ramos at UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs Korean Zombie on Sunday, February 5, 2017, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Michinori Tanaka fight in?

Michinori Tanaka fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Michinori Tanaka have?

Michinori Tanaka has 0 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Michinori Tanaka won?

Michinori Tanaka has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Michinori Tanaka?

Michinori Tanaka is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.

How much does Michinori Tanaka weigh?

Michinori Tanaka weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Michinori Tanaka's reach?

Michinori Tanaka has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Michinori Tanaka?

Michinori Tanaka is 35 years old (born Oct 4, 1990).

Where is Michinori Tanaka from?

Michinori Tanaka is from Japan.