Naoyuki Kotani
LightweightJapan
Pro record
37-20-7
In the UFC
0-5-0
How the wins come
Knockout616% of wins
Lost 11 this way
Submission2773% of wins
Lost 2 this way
Decision411% of wins
Lost 7 this way
33 of 37 wins came inside the distance.
UFC bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L0-4-0 | Kajan Johnson | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs NelsonSep 26, 2015 |
| L0-3-0 | Yan Cabral | SubmissionRear Naked Choke | 23:06 | UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2Oct 25, 2014 |
| L0-2-0 | Norman Parke | KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground | 23:41 | UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs BrandaoJul 19, 2014 |
| L0-1-0 | Dennis Siver | KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance | 22:04 | UFC 75: Champion vs ChampionSep 8, 2007 |
| L0-0-0 | Thiago Tavares | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs GuillardApr 5, 2007 |
Before the UFC
59 professional bouts on the way in.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| L | Shunsuke Kusawake | KO (Punches), R2 | GrachanDec 22, 2024 |
| L | Youta Hayashi | TKO (Punches), R2 | GrachanOct 15, 2023 |
| L | Shin Haraguchi | TKO (Elbows and Punches), R1 | Grachan / BraveFeb 12, 2023 |
| W | Yutaka Ueda | Decision (Unanimous), R2 | GrachanSep 20, 2020 |
| L | Koshi Matsumoto | TKO (Knee and Punches), R4 | ShootoMay 6, 2019 |
| W | Shutaro Debana | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), R2 | ShootoNov 17, 2018 |
| W | Akihito Mamiya | TKO (Punches), R1 | GrachanJul 16, 2018 |
| L | Marif Piraev | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | WFCADec 17, 2017 |
| L | Yuki Kawana | Decision (Majority), R3 | ShootoOct 15, 2017 |
| W | Yoichi Fukumoto | Submission (Armbar), R1 | ShootoApr 23, 2017 |
| L | Dmytro Parubchenko | TKO (Punches), R2 | RFCJun 12, 2016 |
| W | Yoshihiro Koyama | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | Vale Tudo JapanFeb 23, 2014 |
| W | Daisuke Hoshino | Submission (Armbar), R1 | Vale Tudo JapanOct 5, 2013 |
| W | Vitali Krat | Submission (Armbar), R1 | RingsJun 9, 2013 |
| W | Jung Min Kang | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), R1 | ZstApr 7, 2013 |
| W | Koji Mori | Submission (Kneebar), R1 | ZstNov 23, 2012 |
| W | Shinichi Taira | Decision (Unanimous), R2 | ZstNov 23, 2012 |
| W | Darius Minkevicius | Submission (Kimura), R1 | ZstSep 17, 2012 |
| W | Ryuki Ueyama | TKO (Punches), R1 | RingsMar 9, 2012 |
| W | Daisuke Hanazawa | TKO (Punches), R2 | RingsJan 22, 2012 |
| W | Katsuya Inoue | Submission (Armbar), R1 | PancraseSep 4, 2011 |
| W | Ryo Asami | TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R1 | RingsJul 17, 2011 |
| W | Keigo Hirayama | Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke), R1 | ZstFeb 6, 2011 |
| W | Eriya Matsuda | Submission (Heel Hook), R1 | ZstSep 26, 2010 |
| L | Jorge Masvidal | Decision (Split), R3 | AstraApr 25, 2010 |
| D | Kenichi Ito | Draw (Time Limit), R2 | ZstFeb 20, 2010 |
| W | Daisuke Nakamura | Technical Submission (Leg Scissor Choke), R1 | ZstNov 23, 2009 |
| W | Yojiro Uchimura | Submission (Ankle Lock), R1 | ZstSep 21, 2009 |
| L | Kuniyoshi Hironaka | Submission (Crucifix), R2 | ZstMay 24, 2009 |
| W | Katsuhiko Nagata | Submission (Heel Hook), R2 | ZstNov 23, 2008 |
| L | Koji Oishi | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | PancraseOct 1, 2008 |
| D | Masanori Kanehara | Draw (Time Limit), R2 | ZstNov 23, 2007 |
| W | Masayuki Okude | Submission (Armbar), R1 | ZstFeb 12, 2007 |
| D | Erikas Petraitis | Draw (Time Limit), R2 | ZstNov 23, 2006 |
| W | Shinya Sato | Submission (Straight Armbar), R1 | ZstMay 27, 2006 |
| D | Darius Skliaudys | Draw (Time Limit), R2 | ZstFeb 18, 2006 |
| W | Vito Woods | Submission (Armbar), R1 | XFODec 10, 2005 |
| L | Luiz Azeredo | KO (Knees and Punches), R1 | PrideSep 25, 2005 |
| D | Darius Skliaudys | Draw (Time Limit), R3 | ZstJan 23, 2005 |
| L | Roger Huerta | TKO (Punches), R1 | XFODec 3, 2004 |
| L | Yves Edwards | TKO (Head Kick and Punches), R1 | EuphoriaOct 15, 2004 |
| W | Hideo Tokoro | Submission (Heel Hook), R1 | ZstSep 12, 2004 |
| W | Remigijus Morkevicius | Submission (Armbar), R1 | ZstJul 4, 2004 |
| L | Marcus Aurelio | TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R2 | ZstMay 5, 2004 |
| L | Rich Clementi | Decision (Unanimous), R2 | ZstJan 11, 2004 |
| W | Mindaugas Smirnovas | Submission (Armbar), R1 | ZstNov 23, 2003 |
| W | Mindaugas Smirnovas | Technical Submission (Heel Hook), R1 | ZstSep 7, 2003 |
| D | Mindaugas Smirnovas | Draw, R3 | Rings LithuaniaApr 5, 2003 |
| W | Antoine Skinner | Submission (Toe Hold), R1 | ZstMar 9, 2003 |
| W | Mindaugas Laurinaitis | Technical Submission (Triangle Choke), R1 | ZstNov 23, 2002 |
| W | Kenichi Serizawa | TKO (Punches), R1 | GCMSep 8, 2002 |
| W | Masaya Takita | Submission (Triangle Armbar), R1 | GCMJun 16, 2002 |
| W | Yoshinobu Ota | Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), R1 | RingsFeb 15, 2002 |
| W | Takahito Iida | Submission (Armbar), R1 | RingsDec 21, 2001 |
| W | Hideo Tokoro | Decision (Majority), R3 | RingsSep 21, 2001 |
| D | Jiro Wakabayashi | Draw, R3 | RingsApr 20, 2001 |
| W | Curtis Brigham | Submission (Kimura), R2 | Rings USAMar 17, 2001 |
| W | Tashiro Nishiuchi | Submission (Armbar), R1 | RingsSep 5, 2000 |
| W | Kiyohito Sugata | TKO (Cut), R1 | RingsSep 5, 2000 |