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Naoyuki Kotani is a Japanese mixed martial artist who has competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former Shooto Lightweight Champion and has also competed in the Pancrase and DEEP organizations. Kotani was born on 8 December 1981 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan. He began training in judo at the age of five and later trained in karate and kickboxing. He made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2002 and won his first five fights. In 2004, he won the Shooto Lightweight Championship and defended it twice before losing it in 2006. Kotani has competed in the UFC, Pancrase, and DEEP organizations. He has fought notable opponents such as Takanori Gomi, Clay Guida, and Joe Stevenson. He has a professional record of 33 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw. Kotani is married and has two children. He currently resides in Tokyo, Japan.

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Age 42 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 8 December, 1981
Birthday 8 December
Birthplace Yokosuka, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Naoyuki Kotani Height, Weight & Measurements

At 42 years old, Naoyuki Kotani height is 5ft 8in and Weight 156 lb.

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Height 5ft 8in
Weight 156 lb
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Naoyuki Kotani Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Naoyuki Kotani worth at the age of 42 years old? Naoyuki Kotani’s income source is mostly from being a successful Artist. He is from Japan. We have estimated Naoyuki Kotani's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

2015

Kotani next faced Kajan Johnson on September 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 75. He lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

2014

In May 2014, it was announced that Kotani had re-signed with the UFC. He made his return against Norman Parke on July 19, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 46. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Kotani then faced Yan Cabral at UFC 179 on October 25, 2014. He lost the fight via submission in the second round.

2013

Kotani made his professional MMA debut in September 2000 for the RINGS promotion. He was unbeaten for the first three years of his career, earning a record of 13-0-2.

2007

Kotani was signed by the UFC in 2007. In his debut, he faced Thiago Tavares at UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Guillard on April 5, 2007. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

For his second fight with the promotion, Kotani faced Dennis Siver at UFC 75 on September 8, 2007. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. Following this loss, Kotani was released by the promotion.

Following his release, Kotani encountered another rough streak as he went 3-3-2 from November 2007 until April 2010. However, beginning in September 2010, Kotani started an undefeated streak of 13-0 over the next three and a half years in his native Japan.

2004

From 2004 to 2005, Kotani suffered a rough patch in his career as he went 3-5-1 against several UFC fighters including Roger Huerta, Yves Edwards, Marcus Aurélio and Rich Clementi.

1981

Naoyuki Kotani (born December 8, 1981) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2000, he has formerly competed in PRIDE, Pancrase, UFC, Vale Tudo Japan, and RINGS.