Mizuto Hirota

“Pugnus”

LightweightJapan3-fight losing streak

18Wins

11Losses

2Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLLWD

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Profile

Age: 45 (born May 5, 1981)
Born in: Isahaya
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Reach: 67"
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 1-5-1

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

Decision 1

Losses in the UFC5

Decision 5

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 3.5 top 49%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 3.56

Striking accuracy40%Better than 29% of lightweights

Strike defense55%Better than 49% of lightweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 1.29 top 53%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.1

Takedown accuracy45%Better than 70% of lightweights

Takedown defense57%Better than 39% of lightweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Hirota last fought on December 1, 2018 (Loss vs Christos Giagos). Hirota 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 Mizuto Hirota

Born on May 5, 1981 in Isahaya, Japan, Mizuto Hirota "Pugnus" competes as a lightweight mixed martial artist. Hirota stands 5' 7" with a 67" reach.

Hirota has fought professionally since 2005, debuting with Shooto. A 14-5 record outside the UFC came first. Hirota first fought in the UFC at UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann in March 2013 and lost to Rani Yahya by decision. Across 7 fights in the UFC, Hirota is 1-5-1.

Every one of Hirota's UFC losses has gone to the judges; no opponent has finished Hirota in the UFC. After 28 months away, Hirota returned at UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson in September 2015 and drew with Teruto Ishihara. Hirota was 35 when the first UFC win came, against Cole Miller. Before and outside the UFC, Hirota fought in Shooto (7-2) and DEEP (5-0).

Hirota's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa in December 2018, where Hirota lost to Christos Giagos.

UFC fight history

L

Christos Giagos

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa

Dec 1, 2018

19Str 0TD 0KD
L

Ross Pearson

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold

Feb 10, 2018

77Str 0TD 0KD
L

Alexander Volkanovski

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt

Jun 10, 2017

46Str 0TD 0KD
W

Cole Miller

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson

Dec 17, 2016

57Str 6TD 0KD
D

Teruto Ishihara

Decision - Split · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson

Sep 26, 2015

62Str 2TD 0KD
L

Rodrigo Damm

Decision - Split · R3 5:00

UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum

Jun 8, 2013

102Str 0TD 0KD
L

Rani Yahya

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann

Mar 2, 2013

4Str 1TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Mizuto Hirota is 18-11-2 across 31 professional fights in 10 promotions, since a pro debut on February 6, 2005 (Shooto). 24 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins18

KO/TKO 10
Decision 8

Pro losses11

KO/TKO 1
Submission 1
Decision 9

Finish rate: 56% of wins
Longest win streak: 6
Current streak: 4 losses

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
Shooto	7-2	2005
UFC	1-5-1	2013
DEEP	5-0	2011
World Victory Road Presents	2-1	2008
GCM	1-0-1	2008
Cage Force	1-0	2007
Cage Force EX Eastern Bound	1-0	2008
Dynamite!! The Power of Courage	0-1	2009
RIZIN	0-1	2019
Strikeforce	0-1	2012

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	Roberto de Souza	KO (punches), R1	Rizin 17 (RIZIN)	Jul 28, 2019
L	Christos Giagos	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa	Dec 1, 2018
L	Ross Pearson	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC 221	Feb 10, 2018
L	Alexander Volkanovski	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt	Jun 10, 2017
W	Cole Miller	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson	Dec 17, 2016
D	Teruto Ishihara	Draw (split), R3	UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson	Sep 26, 2015
W	Kyu Hwa Kim	TKO (soccer kick and punches), R2	DEEP: Dream Impact 2014: Omisoka Special	Dec 31, 2014
W	Masakazu Imanari	TKO (punches), R2	DEEP: 69 Impact	Oct 26, 2014
W	Daisuke Nakamura	Decision (unanimous), R3	DEEP: 66 Impact	Apr 29, 2014
L	Rodrigo Damm	Decision (split), R3	UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum	Jun 8, 2013
L	Rani Yahya	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann	Mar 2, 2013
L	Pat Healy	Decision (unanimous), R3	Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy	Jul 14, 2012
W	Seichi Ikemoto	Decision (unanimous), R3	DEEP: 57 Impact	Feb 18, 2012
W	Katsunori Kikuno	Decision (unanimous), R3	DEEP: 55 Impact	Aug 26, 2011
L	Shinya Aoki	Technical Submission (hammerlock), R1	Dynamite!! The Power of Courage 2009	Dec 31, 2009
W	Satoru Kitaoka	TKO (knees), R4	World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 9	Aug 2, 2009
W	Mitsuhiro Ishida	TKO (punches), R1	Shooto: Shooto Tradition Final	May 10, 2009
D	Katsuya Inoue	Draw, R3	GCM: Cage Force EX	Feb 28, 2009
L	Kazunori Yokota	Decision (unanimous), R3	World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6	Nov 1, 2008
W	Ryan Schultz	KO (superman punch), R2	World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 4	Aug 24, 2008
W	Tomonari Kanomata	TKO (punches), R1	GCM: Cage Force 6	Apr 5, 2008
W	Johnny Frachey	TKO (punches), R2	Cage Force EX Eastern Bound	Feb 11, 2008
W	Do Gi Sin	KO (punches), R1	Cage Force 5	Dec 1, 2007
L	Ganjo Tentsuku	Decision (unanimous), R3	Shooto: Shooting Disco 2: The Heat Rises Tonight	Aug 5, 2007
L	Takashi Nakakura	Decision (unanimous), R3	Shooto: Back To Our Roots 1	Feb 17, 2007
W	Jin Kazeta	Decision (unanimous), R3	Shooto: The Devilock	May 12, 2006
W	Danilo Cherman	Decision (unanimous), R3	Shooto: The Victory of the Truth	Feb 17, 2006
W	Kabuto Kokage	Decision (unanimous), R2	Shooto: 12/17 in Shinjuku Face	Dec 17, 2005
W	Yoshihiro Koyama	Decision (unanimous), R2	Shooto: 9/23 in Korakuen Hall	Sep 23, 2005
W	Komei Okada	TKO (punches), R1	Shooto: 6/3 in Kitazawa Town Hall	Jun 3, 2005
W	Masaaki Yamamori	TKO (punches), R2	Shooto: 2/6 in Kitazawa Town Hall	Feb 6, 2005

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Mizuto Hirota's record?

Mizuto Hirota's professional MMA record is 18 wins, 11 losses and 2 draws.

How old is Mizuto Hirota?

Mizuto Hirota is 45 years old, born on May 5, 1981.

How tall is Mizuto Hirota and what is their reach?

Mizuto Hirota stands 5' 7" with a 67" reach.

Who did Mizuto Hirota fight last?

Mizuto Hirota lost to Christos Giagos by Decision - Unanimous at UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa on Dec 1, 2018.