Kuniyoshi Hironaka vs. Giovani Diniz

Main Event | Shooto Lightweight Championship | 70 kg
Completed MMA Bout May 18, 2012
W
Hironaka defeats Diniz
L
KO/TKO, Punches 4:05 Round 1 of 3
vs.
KO/TKO 4:05 R1
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Fighter Comparison

19-8-0

Climbed to 20-8
Pro
Record
16-5-0

Fell to 16-6
Champion

Lightweight
Title Challenger

Lightweight

Japan
Nation

Brazil
Tokyo
JP
Fights out of
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
35
+11 mos, 1 day
Age at Fight 36
+7 mos, 1 week, 2 days
5'9"
(176cm)
Height
5'9"
(175cm)
Master Japan Gym Nova União

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 103

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Hironaka
75%
Diniz
25%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Shooto 5th Round

Fight Details

  • Event: Shooto 5th Round: Champ vs. Champ
  • Date: Friday 05.18.2012 at 06:00 AM ET
  • Referee:
  • Venue: Korakuen Hall
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Tokyo, Japan
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 7 of 7)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 70 kg (155.0 lbs)
  • Hironaka Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Diniz Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: Shooto Lightweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Hironaka
  • Event Links:

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