Hatsu Hioki

UFC |

TRAINING: Same as usual: conditioning, grappling sparring, MMA sparring and boxing. I alternate these sparring sessions, depending on the day. I do a lot of drills every day. Also I still teach at my gym Alive MMA frequently to interact with other fellow athletes. That’s an important part of prep. I do “vision training” to develop and improve my eye movements. That’s expensive

When and why did you start training for fighting? I wanted to be strong, so I started training when I was in junior high school.

What ranks and titles have you held? World Shooto and SENGOKU world titles

Do you have any heroes? GSP

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a stage where you can become the best of the best, and I would like to spread to the world the beauty and the artistry of the sport of MMA throughout the course of my road to win UFC featherweight gold.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I am still a Martial Arts instructor.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Ama Shooto regional champion and All Japan 3rd

Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ brown belt

Favorite grappling technique: Passing the guard

Favorite Striking technique: Finding the range

• Nine year pro

• 12 wins by submission, four by knockout

• On five fight winning streak – has won 10 of his last 11, with his only loss coming via split decision to Michihiro Omigawa in November of 2009

• Holds wins over Marlon Sandro, Rumina Sato, Baret Yoshida, Mark Hominick (twice), Jeff Curran

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	3
Record:	26-4-2
Summary:	Well-rounded, Submissions, Experience

Fighter Info

From:	Nagoya Japan
Fights Out Of:	Nagoya Japan
Age:	28
Height:	5′ 11" ( 180 cm )
Weight:	145 lb ( 65 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

160

57% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

46% Standing

45% Ground

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

33% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Hatsu Hioki	UFC® 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Feb 25, 2012	67	2	2	5	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Bart Palaszewski	UFC® 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Feb 25, 2012	26	0	1	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Hatsu Hioki	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	24	2	0	3	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch
Win	George Roop	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	35	2	0	0	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch

Win	Hatsu Hioki	PRIDE Bushido 12 Aug 27, 2006	48	3	0	1	R2Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Jeff Curran	PRIDE Bushido 12 Aug 27, 2006	19	1	1	0	R2Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

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