Joe Soto vs. Michinori Tanaka

Preliminary Card | Bantamweight · 135 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Jan 2, 2016
W
Tanaka defeats Soto
L
Decision, Split 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Split
◀︎
▶︎
"One Bad Mofo"

Fighter Comparison

10-1-0

Climbed to 11-1
Pro
Record
15-4-0

Fell to 15-5
-135
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+120
(Near Even)

Japan
Nation

United States
Yokohama
Kanagawa Prefecture
Fights out of
Santa Rosa
California
25
+2 mos, 4 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight 28
+9 mos, 1 week, 4 days
135.5 lbs
(61.5 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
135.5 lbs
(61.5 kgs)
5'5"
(165cm)
Height
5'6"
(168cm)
67.5"
(171cm)
Reach
65.0"
(165cm)
Team Alpha Male Japan Gym Nor-Cal Fighting Alliance

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,384

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Soto
67%
Tanaka
33%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 195

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 195: Lawler vs. Condit
  • Date: Saturday 01.02.2016 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Mario Yamasaki
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 2 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Soto Disclosed Pay: $20,000
  • Tanaka Disclosed Pay: $24,000
  • Event Links:
  • Bout Links:

Event Discussion

There is no official forum thread for this event.