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Kuniyoshi Hironaka

WelterweightJapan2-fight losing streak

23Wins
9Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 4: LLWL

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Profile

Age
50 (born June 17, 1976)
Born in
Yamaguchi
Height
5' 10"
Weight
168 lbs.
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-3

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • Decision 1

Losses in the UFC3

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
1.43 top 97%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.81
Striking accuracy44%Better than 45% of welterweights
Strike defense55%Better than 45% of welterweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
2.6 top 17%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
1.0
Takedown accuracy32%Better than 31% of welterweights
Takedown defense17%Better than 1% of welterweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Hironaka last fought on April 19, 2008 (Loss vs Jonathan Goulet). Hironaka has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Kuniyoshi Hironaka

Kuniyoshi Hironaka is a welterweight mixed martial artist, born in Yamaguchi, Japan on June 17, 1976. Hironaka is 5' 10" tall with a 70" reach.

Hironaka turned professional in 2001, debuting with Shooto. Hironaka arrived in the UFC with a 10-2 record. Hironaka made a UFC debut at UFC 64: Unstoppable in October 2006 and lost to Jon Fitch by decision. Across 4 fights in the UFC, Hironaka is 1-3.

In the stats, Hironaka lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 83% of welterweights and attempts more submissions than 81% of welterweights.

Hironaka's record outside the UFC includes 10-2 in Shooto and 2-2 in DREAM.

Hironaka's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 2 in April 2008, where Hironaka lost to Jonathan Goulet.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Jonathan Goulet

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R2 2:07

    UFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 2

    Apr 19, 2008

    21Str 1TD 1KD
  2. L

    Thiago Alves

    KO/TKO · Knee to Head At Distance · R2 4:04

    UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian

    Sep 19, 2007

    15Str 2TD 0KD
  3. W

    Forrest Petz

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Guillard

    Apr 5, 2007

    26Str 5TD 0KD
  4. L

    Jon Fitch

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 64: Unstoppable

    Oct 14, 2006

    4Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Kuniyoshi Hironaka is 23-9 across 32 professional fights in 11 promotions, since a pro debut on October 23, 2001 (Shooto). 28 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins23

  • KO/TKO 7
  • Submission 8
  • Decision 8

Pro losses9

  • KO/TKO 6
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 2
Finish rate
65% of wins
Longest win streak
6

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
Shooto10-22001
DREAM2-22008
UFC1-32006
Cage Force2-02009
GCM2-02005
Pancrase0-22010
Vale Tudo Japan2-02012
MARS1-02006
ROTR1-02006
SB1-02003
ZST1-02009

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
W Dong Hyun Ma Submission (arm-triangle choke), R2 Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 6th Oct 4, 2014
L Isao Kobayashi TKO (punch and soccer kick), R3 Pancrase: 257 Mar 30, 2014
W Yoshihiro Koyama Submission (armbar), R4 Shooto: 4th Round 2013 Sep 29, 2013
W Carlo Prater Decision (unanimous), R3 Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 1st Dec 24, 2012
W Giovani Diniz TKO (punches), R1 Shooto: 5th Round May 18, 2012
W Kotetsu Boku Decision (unanimous), R3 Shooto: Shootor's Legacy 3 Jul 18, 2011
W Takashi Nakakura Decision (unanimous), R3 Shooto: Shooto Tradition 2011 Apr 29, 2011
W Kiyonobu Nishikata Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 GCM: Demolition West in Yamaguchi 2 Nov 21, 2010
L Satoru Kitaoka Submission (guillotine choke), R2 Pancrase: Passion Tour 9 Oct 3, 2010
L Katsunori Kikuno KO (punch), R1 Dream 13 (DREAM) Mar 22, 2010
W Won Sik Park TKO (corner stoppage), R1 Dream 12 (DREAM) Oct 25, 2009
W Yoshihiro Koyama TKO (punches), R1 Cage Force Sep 12, 2009
W Katsuhiko Nagata TKO (punches), R1 Cage Force Jun 27, 2009
W Naoyuki Kotani Submission (reverse full-nelson), R2 ZST May 24, 2009
L Hayato Sakurai Decision (unanimous), R2 Dream 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round (DREAM) Sep 23, 2008
W Motoki Miyazawa TKO (cut), R1 Dream 5: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round (DREAM) Jul 21, 2008
L Jonathan Goulet TKO (punches), R2 UFC 83 Apr 19, 2008
L Thiago Alves TKO (punch and knee), R2 UFC Fight Night 11 Sep 19, 2007
W Forrest Petz Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs. Guillard Apr 5, 2007
L Jon Fitch Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 64: Unstoppable Oct 14, 2006
W Renato Verissimo TKO (strikes), R2 ROTR 9: Rumble on the Rock 9 Apr 21, 2006
W Ryan Schultz Submission (armbar), R2 MARS: MARS Feb 4, 2006
W Takuya Wada Submission (triangle choke), R1 GCM: D.O.G. 4 Dec 11, 2005
L Shinya Aoki TKO (cut), R1 Shooto 2005: 11/6 in Korakuen Hall Nov 6, 2005
W Ramunas Komas Decision, RN/A Shooto Lithuania: Bushido Nov 20, 2004
W Mark Moreno Submission (neck crank), R1 SB 29: SuperBrawl 29 May 9, 2003
W Nick Diaz Decision (split), R3 Shooto: Year End Show 2002 Dec 14, 2002
W Yasuyuki Tokuoka Decision (unanimous), R2 Shooto: Treasure Hunt 11 Nov 15, 2002
W Yuji Kusu TKO (swollen eye), R2 Shooto: Gig East 10 Aug 27, 2002
L Hirofumi Hara TKO (punches), R1 Shooto: Treasure Hunt 9 May 28, 2002
W Toru Nakayama Submission (triangle choke), R1 Shooto: Treasure Hunt 4 Mar 13, 2002
W Takayuki Okochi Decision (unanimous), R2 Shooto: GIG East 6 Oct 23, 2001

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Quick answers

What is Kuniyoshi Hironaka's record?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka's professional MMA record is 23 wins, 9 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Kuniyoshi Hironaka?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka is 50 years old, born on June 17, 1976.

How tall is Kuniyoshi Hironaka and what is their reach?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka stands 5' 10" with a 70" reach.

Who did Kuniyoshi Hironaka fight last?

Kuniyoshi Hironaka lost to Jonathan Goulet by KO/TKO at UFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 2 on Apr 19, 2008.