Eiji Mitsuoka

Eiji Mitsuoka (光岡 映二, Mitsuoka Eiji, born January 1, 1976) is a retired Japanese professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2001 until 2012, Mitsuoka fought for the UFC, DREAM, World Victory Road, PRIDE, Shooto, Cage Force, DEEP and King of the Cage promotions. Mitsuoka's nickname Kanaami no Mōshigo (金網の申し子), which translates as "The Heaven-sent Child of the Cage" was given in reference to his earlier career in King of the Cage and his performance in Cage Force.

Eiji Mitsuoka
Born (1976-01-01) January 1, 1976[1]
Handa, Aichi, Japan
Other namesKanaami no Mōshigo (The Heaven-sent Child of the Cage)
NationalityJapanese
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[2]
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofSaitama Prefecture
TeamWajyutsu Keisyukai RJW
Years active2001-2012
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins18
By knockout4
By submission10
By decision4
Losses9
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision4
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mitsuoka made his UFC debut replacing an injured George Sotiropoulos against Takanori Gomi on February 26, 2012 at UFC 144.[3] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Mitsuoka faced Nik Lentz in his Featherweight debut on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150.[4] He lost the fight via first round TKO and was subsequently released from the promotion.[5]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
29 matches 18 wins 9 losses
By knockout 4 3
By submission 10 2
By decision 4 4
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–9–2 Nik Lentz TKO (punches) UFC 150 August 11, 2012 1 3:45 Denver, Colorado, United States Featherweight debut.
Loss 18–8–2 Takanori Gomi TKO (punches) UFC 144 February 26, 2012 2 2:21 Saitama, Japan
Win 18–7–2 Bruno Carvalho Decision (unanimous) Dream: Japan GP Final July 16, 2011 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 17–7–2 Jung Gyeong Lee Submission (punches) Deep: 53 Impact April 22, 2011 1 3:50 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 16–7–2 Kazunori Yokota Decision (unanimous) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 11 November 7, 2009 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 16–6–2 Clay French Submission (guillotine choke) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 9 August 2, 2009 1 1:51 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Win 15–6–2 Sergey Golyaev Submission (armbar) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku no Ran 2009 January 4, 2009 1 4:22 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Loss 14–6–2 Satoru Kitaoka Submission (heel hook) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6 November 1, 2008 1 1:16 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Win 14–5–2 Rodrigo Damm Submission (rear-naked choke) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 4 August 24, 2008 1 3:13 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Win 13–5–2 Kwang Hee Lee Submission (rear-naked choke) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 2 May 18, 2008 1 4:15 Tokyo, Japan
Win 12–5–2 Joachim Hansen Decision (majority) Shooto: Back To Our Roots 6 November 8, 2007 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 11–5–2 Kotetsu Boku Decision (unanimous) GCM: Cage Force 4 September 8, 2007 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 11–4–2 Takumi Nakayama TKO (punches) GCM: Cage Force 3 June 9, 2007 1 3:30 Tokyo, Japan
Win 10–4–2 Brian Cobb Submission (guillotine choke) GCM: Cage Force 2 March 17, 2007 3 1:38 Tokyo, Japan
Win 9–4–2 Danilo Cardoso-Sanolini Submission (armbar) GCM: Cage Force 1 November 25, 2006 1 1:23 Tokyo, Japan
Win 8–4–2 Paul Rodriguez Submission (guillotine choke) GCM: D.O.G. 7 September 9, 2006 2 0:40 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 7–4–2 Vítor Ribeiro Decision (unanimous) MARS February 4, 2006 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan 150 lbs bout.
Win 7–3–2 Samy Schiavo Submission (rear naked choke) GCM: D.O.G. 3 September 17, 2005 1 2:12 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 6–3–2 Nick Agallar Decision (unanimous) GCM: D.O.G. 2 June 11, 2005 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 6–2–2 Shigetoshi Iwase TKO (punches) GCM: Demolition 040919 September 19, 2004 1 4:16 Tokyo, Japan
Draw 5–2–2 Kyosuke Sasaki Draw PRIDE Bushido 4 July 19, 2004 2 5:00 Aichi Prefecture, Japan Return to Lightweight (160 lbs).
Loss 5–2–1 Chris Brennan Submission (kimura) PRIDE Bushido 1 October 5, 2003 1 4:31 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Win 5–1–1 Gleison Tibau TKO (corner stoppage) DEEP: 11th Impact July 13, 2003 2 3:41 Osaka, Japan
Win 4–1–1 Zuli Silawanto Submission (rear naked choke) TPI Fighting Championship 11 January 31, 2003 1 1:43 Indonesia
Win 3–1–1 Scott Bills Decision (unanimous) PRIDE FC: The Best, Vol. 3 October 20, 2002 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 2–1–1 John Alessio TKO (cut) PRIDE The Best Vol.2 July 20, 2002 2 3:13 Tokyo, Japan
Win 2–0–1 Anthony Macias Decision (unanimous) PRIDE The Best Vol.1 February 22, 2002 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Draw 1–0–1 Betiss Mansouri Draw KOTC 11: Domination September 29, 2001 3 5:00 San Jacinto, California, United States Welterweight debut; Mitsuoka had a point deducted for eye gouging.
Win 1–0 Gerald Strebendt TKO (submission to punches) KOTC 9: Showtime June 23, 2001 1 2:23 San Jacinto, California, United States

References
  1. Archived March 9, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Eiji". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
  3. "UFC 144: George Sotiropoulos Out, Eiji Mitsuoka In Against Takanori Gomi". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2012-01-31. In the bout, Mitsuoka was able to control Gomi with stiff boxing technique, even dropping his opponent with a liht jab. Eventually finishing the 1st round with a mounted triangle attempt; however, Mitsuoka tire in the 2nd round which could have been an effect from taking a short notice fight.
  4. "UFC 150 in Denver adds Lentz-Mitsuoka". Mmajunkie.com. June 4, 2012. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
  5. Brian Hemminger (October 3, 2012). "Four more fighters released by the UFC including Michihiro Omigawa". MMAMania.com. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
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