Hatsu Hioki (Japanese: 日沖発, Hioki Hatsu) (Japanese pronunciation: [çioki hatsɯ], born July 18, 1983) is a Japanese former professional mixed martial artist competing in the featherweight division. He is the former Shooto Lightweight Champion, Sengoku Featherweight Champion, and TKO Featherweight Champion. Hioki is a long time Shooto veteran and has fought most of his fights in Japanese promotions including the largest mixed martial arts organization at the time, Pride Fighting Championships.

Hatsu Hioki
BornHioki Hatsu
(1983-07-18) July 18, 1983 (age 41)
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Native name日沖 発
Other namesShooto no Ko (Child of Shooto), Iron Broom
ResidenceNagoya, Japan
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)[1]
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach73 in (185 cm)
StyleMMA, Shooto, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofNagoya, Aichi, Japan
TeamALIVE Shooto & Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Tristar Gym
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[citation needed]
Years active2009–2018
Mixed martial arts record
Total43
Wins29
By knockout4
By submission13
By decision12
Losses12
By knockout4
By submission1
By decision7
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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TKO Major League MMA

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Hioki won his first MMA title in the Canadian promotion TKO Major League MMA, by defeating Mark Hominick for the featherweight belt. Prior to this Hioki had only one loss to Hiroyuki Takaya in Shooto and had a record of 8-1-1. He successfully defended this title twice before participating in the Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix tournament.

Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix

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Hioki defeated Masanori Kanehara in the semi-final of the tournament but was unable to continue on to the final to fight Michihiro Omigawa due to an injury in his bout with Kanehara. Kanehara replaced Hioki for the final and ended up winning the tournament.

Shooto Featherweight Championship

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On May 30, 2010 Hioki fought Takeshi Inoue for the Shooto Featherweight Championship (143 lbs) and won by a split decision making him the 9th fighter to win it and the 8th Japanese fighter to do so. Hioki had a controversially lost to Antonio Carvalho during his Shooto career.

Sengoku Featherweight Championship

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After defeating Jeff Lawson at Sengoku Raiden Championships 14, Hioki received a title shot against then WVR: Sengoku Featherweight Champion Marlon Sandro. The Championship fight was held at World Victory Road Presents: Soul of Fight on December 30, 2010. Hioki defeated Sandro via unanimous decision. Hioki's superior reach and movement allowed him to out land and counter the aggressive Brazilian.[2] Hioki became the third featherweight Champion for Sengoku.

Hioki vacated the title on June 25, 2011 after signing with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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On the same date he vacated the Sengoku Featherweight Championship: June 25, 2011, UFC officials announced that Hioki had signed a multi fight deal with the UFC. He debuted at UFC 137 on October 29, 2011, where he defeated George Roop via split decision.

Hioki faced veteran Bart Palaszewski on February 26, 2012 at UFC 144, winning the bout via unanimous decision. Hioki dominated the whole fight taking down Bart Palaszewski several times and applying a variety of submission attempts.

Hioki was offered a title shot but turned it down and instead faced Ricardo Lamas on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida.[3] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Hioki faced Clay Guida on January 26, 2013 at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson.[4] Despite landing more strikes than Guida, and consistently looking for submissions after being taken to the ground, Guida was awarded the split decision.[5]

Hioki faced Darren Elkins on August 28, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 27.[6] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Hioki faced Ivan Menjivar on March 1, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Kim vs. Hathaway.[7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Hioki faced Charles Oliveira on June 28, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 43.[8] He lost the fight via submission, with the loss being the first time Hioki has ever been finished in MMA.

Hioki faced Dan Hooker on May 10, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 65. He lost the fight by knockout in the second round, marking his first loss by TKO/KO.[9] Subsequently, he was released from the promotion.[10]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
43 matches 29 wins 12 losses
By knockout 4 4
By submission 13 1
By decision 12 7
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 29–12–2 Mikuru Asakura KO (Head Kick and Punches) Rizin 12 August 12, 2018 1 3:45 Nagoya, Japan
Loss 29–11–2 Hiroyuki Takaya KO (punches) Pancrase 290 October 8, 2017 1 1:12 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 29–10–2 Hiroshige Tanaka KO (punch) Pancrase 287 May 28, 2017 1 0:14 Tokyo, Japan
Win 29–9–2 Yojiro Uchimura Decision (unanimous) Pancrase 278 June 12, 2016 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 28–9–2 Kyosuke Yokoyama Submission (rear naked choke) Pancrase 275 January 31, 2016 1 1:35 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 27–9–2 Dan Hooker KO (head kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt May 10, 2015 2 4:13 Adelaide, Australia
Loss 27–8–2 Charles Oliveira Submission (anaconda choke) UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt June 28, 2014 2 4:28 Auckland, New Zealand
Win 27–7–2 Ivan Menjivar Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway March 1, 2014 3 5:00 Macau, SAR, China
Loss 26–7–2 Darren Elkins Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 August 28, 2013 3 5:00 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss 26–6–2 Clay Guida Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson January 26, 2013 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss 26–5–2 Ricardo Lamas Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida June 22, 2012 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 26–4–2 Bart Palaszewski Decision (unanimous) UFC 144 February 26, 2012 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 25–4–2 George Roop Decision (split) UFC 137 October 29, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 24–4–2 Donald Sanchez Submission (triangle choke) Shooto: Shooto Tradition 2011 April 29, 2011 2 1:36 Tokyo, Japan
Win 23–4–2 Marlon Sandro Decision (unanimous) World Victory Road Presents: Soul of Fight December 30, 2010 5 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Won the Sengoku Featherweight Championship.
Win 22–4–2 Jeff Lawson Submission (triangle choke) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 14 August 22, 2010 1 2:09 Tokyo, Japan
Win 21–4–2 Takeshi Inoue Decision (split) Shooto: The Way of Shooto 3: Like a Tiger, Like a Dragon May 30, 2010 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Won the Shooto Featherweight Championship.
Loss 20–4–2 Michihiro Omigawa Decision (split) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 11 November 7, 2009 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 20–3–2 Masanori Kanehara Decision (unanimous) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 9 August 2, 2009 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan Sengoku Featherweight GP Semifinal.
Win 19–3–2 Ronnie Mann Submission (triangle choke) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 8 May 2, 2009 1 3:09 Tokyo, Japan Sengoku Featherweight GP Quarterfinal.
Win 18–3–2 Chris Manuel Submission (triangle armbar) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 7 March 20, 2009 1 4:12 Tokyo, Japan Sengoku Featherweight GP Opening Round.
Win 17–3–2 Rumina Sato TKO (punches) Shooto: Shooto Tradition 4 November 29, 2008 1 3:32 Tokyo, Japan
Win 16–3–2 Thierry Quenneville Submission (triangle choke) TKO 35 October 3, 2008 1 4:14 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Defended TKO Featherweight Championship.
Draw 15–3–2 Hiroshi Nakamura Draw Shooto: Gig Central 15 August 3, 2008 3 5:00 Aichi, Japan
Win 15–3–1 Baret Yoshida TKO (punches) Shooto: Back To Our Roots 8 March 28, 2008 1 4:51 Tokyo, Japan
Win 14–3–1 Katsuya Toida Submission (armbar) Shooto: Back To Our Roots 7 January 26, 2008 2 4:30 Tokyo, Japan
Win 13–3–1 Brian Geraghty Decision (unanimous) Heat 5 November 25, 2007 3 5:00 Aichi, Japan
Loss 12–3–1 Kim Jong-Man Decision (split) Shooto: Gig Central 13 October 8, 2007 3 5:00 Aichi, Japan
Loss 12–2–1 Antonio Carvalho Decision (split) Shooto: Back To Our Roots 3 May 18, 2007 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 12–1–1 Mark Hominick Decision (majority) TKO 28 February 9, 2007 5 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Defended TKO Featherweight Championship.
Win 11–1–1 Byon Sho Kim TKO (doctor stoppage) Shooto: Gig Central 11 November 26, 2006 1 1:32 Aichi, Japan
Win 10–1–1 Jeff Curran Decision (unanimous) Pride - Bushido 12 August 26, 2006 2 5:00 Aichi, Japan
Win 9–1–1 Mark Hominick Technical Submission (triangle choke) TKO 25 May 5, 2006 2 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Won the TKO Featherweight Championship.
Draw 8–1–1 Bao Quach Draw Shooto: Gig Central 9 February 26, 2006 3 5:00 Aichi, Japan
Win 8–1 Tom Niinimäki Technical Submission (armbar) Shooto 2005: 11/6 in Korakuen Hall November 6, 2005 1 3:03 Tokyo, Japan
Win 7–1 Hideki Kadowaki Submission (armbar) Shooto: Gig Central 8 July 3, 2005 2 3:34 Nagoya, Japan
Win 6–1 Joe Pearson Submission (punches) Shooto: Gig Central 7 March 27, 2005 1 1:35 Nagoya, Japan
Win 5–1 Tsutomu Shiiki Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Gig Central 6 September 12, 2004 2 5:00 Nagoya, Japan
Win 4–1 Yohei Nanbu Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Gig Central 5 March 28, 2004 2 5:00 Nagoya, Japan
Loss 3–1 Hiroyuki Takaya Decision (unanimous) Shooto: 7/13 in Korakuen Hall July 13, 2003 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 3–0 Yoshinori Amari Submission (armbar) Shooto: Gig Central 3 March 30, 2003 2 2:38 Nagoya, Japan
Win 2–0 Edward Button TKO (punches) Shooto: Treasure Hunt 11 November 15, 2002 1 4:11 Tokyo, Japan
Win 1–0 Masanori Sugatani Submission (rear-naked choke) Shooto: Gig Central 2 October 6, 2002 1 2:29 Aichi, Japan

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Hatsu Hioki MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  2. ^ Sergio Non (December 30, 2010). "Hioki dominates Sandro, wins Sengoku featherweight belt". USA Today.
  3. ^ "Hatsu Hioki vs. Ricardo Lamas added to UFC on FX 4 in New Jersey". mmajunkie.com. April 25, 2012. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  4. ^ "Clay Guida-Hatsu Hioki added to UFC on FOX 6 in Chicago". mmajunkie.com. November 7, 2012. Archived from the original on November 10, 2012.
  5. ^ "UFC on FOX 6 play by play and live results". mmajunkie.com. January 26, 2013.
  6. ^ Brett Okamoto (June 11, 2013). "Hioki and Elkins set for August clash". espn.co.uk. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  7. ^ Keith Grienke (January 1, 2014). "Menjivar to Face Hioki at TUF: China Finale". TopMMANews.com. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  8. ^ Staff (2014-04-28). "Hatsu Hioki vs. Charles Oliveira added to UFC Fight Night 43 in Auckland". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-28.
  9. ^ Staff (2015-02-23). "Hatsu Hioki meets Daniel Hooker at UFC Fight Night 65 in Australia". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
  10. ^ Anton Tabuena (2015-07-06). "Hatsu Hioki and Ryan Jimmo among 14 fighters released by the UFC". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2015-07-06.
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Sporting positions
Preceded by 9th Shooto World Lightweight Champion
May 30, 2010 – May 31, 2011
Succeeded by
Vacant
Preceded by TKO World Featherweight Champion
May 5, 2006 – October 2008
Succeeded by
The organization was dissolved in 2008.
Preceded by 3rd Sengoku Featherweight Champion
December 30, 2010 - June 25, 2011
Succeeded by
Vacant