Eiji Mitsuoka (Japanese:光岡 映二,Mitsuoka Eiji, born January 1, 1976) is a retiredJapanese professionalmixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2001 until 2012, Mitsuoka fought for theUFC,DREAM,World Victory Road,PRIDE,Shooto,Cage Force,DEEP andKing of the Cage promotions. Mitsuoka's nicknameKanaami 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 光岡映二 | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1976-01-01)January 1, 1976 (age 49)[1] Handa, Aichi, Japan |
| Other names | Kanaami no Mōshigo (The Heaven-sent Child of the Cage) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[2] |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Welterweight Lightweight Featherweight |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Saitama Prefecture |
| Team | Wajyutsu Keisyukai RJW |
| Years active | 2001-2012 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 29 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 10 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record fromSherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
editUltimate Fighting Championship
editMitsuoka made his UFC debut replacing an injuredGeorge Sotiropoulos againstTakanori Gomi on February 26, 2012 atUFC 144.[3] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
Mitsuoka facedNik Lentz in his Featherweight debut on August 11, 2012 atUFC 150.[4] He lost the fight via first round TKO and was subsequently released from the promotion.[5]
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 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 Zanolini | 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 toLightweight (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
edit- ^[1]Archived March 9, 2009, at theWayback Machine
- ^"Eiji".Sherdog.com. Retrieved2015-10-16.
- ^"UFC 144: George Sotiropoulos Out, Eiji Mitsuoka In Against Takanori Gomi". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved2012-01-31.
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.
- ^"UFC 150 in Denver adds Lentz-Mitsuoka". Mmajunkie.com. June 4, 2012. Archived fromthe original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved2015-10-16.
- ^Brian Hemminger (October 3, 2012)."Four more fighters released by the UFC including Michihiro Omigawa". MMAMania.com. Retrieved2015-10-16.
