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Naoyuki Kotani

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Japan, Yokosuka, Kanagawa
Rodeo Style
Age: 44
34
Wins
14
Losses
7
DRAWS
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Last fight

Loss

Naoyuki KotaniNaoyuki Kotani
vs
Kajan JohnsonKajan Johnson

Unanimous decisionUFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson

  • Pro record 34-14-7
  • UFC record 0-5-0
  • Outside the UFC 34-9-7
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'8" (173 cm)
Weight:
155 lbs (70 kg)
Reach:
66" (168 cm)
Stance:
Southpaw
DOB:
8th Dec. 1981
Age:
44
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 5 bouts · through 2015-09-26

1.02
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
31%
Significant Striking Accuracy
2.80
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
0.8
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
17%
Takedown Accuracy
0.8
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

0-5UFC Record
Losses (100%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy31%
Takedown Accuracy17%
Takedown Defense47%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ14/100

5 UFC bouts · 97 division peers

Data through 2015-09-26

CardioNot enough data

2 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2015-09-26

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Naoyuki Kotani's professional MMA record?

Naoyuki Kotani has a professional MMA record of 34-14-7 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Naoyuki Kotani's UFC record?

Naoyuki Kotani's UFC record is 0-5-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 34-9-7 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Naoyuki Kotani fight next?

Naoyuki Kotani does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Naoyuki Kotani?

Naoyuki Kotani is 44 years old, born December 8, 1981.

How tall is Naoyuki Kotani?

Naoyuki Kotani stands 173 cm (5'8") tall, with a 168 cm (66") reach.

Where is Naoyuki Kotani from?

Naoyuki Kotani is from Japan.

When was Naoyuki Kotani's last fight?

Naoyuki Kotani last fought on September 26, 2015 at UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson, losing to Kajan Johnson by unanimous decision.

What were the scorecards for Naoyuki Kotani vs Kajan Johnson?

Naoyuki Kotani lost to Kajan Johnson by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson on September 26, 2015. The official scorecards were Howie Booth 29-28, Mark Craig 29-28, Albert Shen 30-27 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Naoyuki Kotani vs Thiago Tavares?

Naoyuki Kotani lost to Thiago Tavares by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Guillard on April 5, 2007. All three judges (Tony Weeks, Gene LeBell, Doug Crosby) scored the fight 30-27 in Thiago Tavares's favor.

Naoyuki Kotani scouting report

Naoyuki Kotani (Japan), a lightweight, went 34-14-7 as a pro and 0-5 in the UFC (34-9-7 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Guillard on April 5, 2007. His reach of 66 inches is 5.6 inches shorter than the lightweight average (71.6 inches). Last fight: unanimous-decision loss to Kajan Johnson, then 1-1 in the UFC, on September 26, 2015 (UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson).

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Naoyuki Kotani vs the lightweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 5 UFC bouts (53:51 of fight time).

StatKotaniDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute155 in 53:514.40
Significant strike accuracy31.3%55 of 176 landed47.5%0
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.8151 in 53:514.311
Significant strike defense50.5%154 of 305 avoided52.7%32
Takedowns per 15 minutes0.83 in 53:511.631
Takedown accuracy16.7%3 of 18 landed36.1%12
Takedown defense46.7%7 of 15 stopped63.9%16
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.83 in 53:510.580
Knockdowns per 15 minutes00 in 53:510.49
Control time20.2%10:54 of 53:5119.4%54
Average fight time10:465 bouts10:2051
Height173 cm68″178 cm70″
Reach168 cm66″182 cm71.6″
  • Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 0-5

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 0-5-0
    Naoyuki Kotani
    Naoyuki Kotani
    vs
    Kajan Johnson
    Kajan Johnson
    Pro record now: 23-13-1UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Barnett vs NelsonSep 26, 2015Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 0-4-0
    Naoyuki Kotani
    Naoyuki Kotani
    vs
    Yan Cabral
    Yan Cabral
    Pro record now: 13-3-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    SUBR2 3:06UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2Oct 25, 2014Result & stats
  3. LUFC record after this bout: 0-3-0
    Naoyuki Kotani
    Naoyuki Kotani
    vs
    Norman Parke
    Norman Parke
    Pro record now: 23-6-1UFC record entering: 3-0-1
    KO/TKOR2 3:41UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs BrandaoJul 19, 2014Result & stats
  4. LUFC record after this bout: 0-2-0
    Naoyuki Kotani
    Naoyuki Kotani
    vs
    Dennis Siver
    Dennis Siver
    Pro record now: 23-11-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    KO/TKOR2 2:04UFC 75: Champion vs ChampionSep 8, 2007Result & stats
  5. LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0
    Naoyuki Kotani
    Naoyuki Kotani
    vs
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    Pro record now: 21-7-1UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs GuillardApr 5, 2007Result & stats

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