Shinya Aoki

Shinya Aoki
Born May 9, 1983
Shizuoka City, Japan[1]
Other names Tōbikan Jūdan (The Grand Master of Flying Submissions), The Baka Survivor
Nationality Japanese
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Division Featherweight (145 lb)
Lightweight (155 lb)
Welterweight (170 lb)
Reach 72 in (183 cm)
Team Evolve MMA (Singapore)
Nippon Top Team
Paraestra (Tokyo)
[2]
Trainer Chatri Sityodtong, Yuki Nakai, Eddie Bravo
Rank Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Black belt in Judo
A-Class Shootist
Years active 2003–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 44
Wins 37
By knockout 1
By submission 25
By decision 9
By disqualification 2
Losses 6
By knockout 4
By decision 2
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: May 22, 2010

Shinya Aoki (青木 真也 Aoki Shin'ya, born May 9, 1983) is a Japanese mixed martial artist, grappler, and former police trainee currently competing in ONE Championship's lightweight division. He is noted for being the DREAM Lightweight Champion, ONE Lightweight Champion, former WAMMA Lightweight Champion and former Shooto Welterweight Champion.[3] Aoki holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Yuki Nakai, as well as a black belt in judo. As of 2008, Aoki, along with DEEP champion Masakazu Imanari, and Sengoku champion Satoru Kitaoka have founded the "Nippon Top Team" as a group of elite Japanese grapplers competing in MMA. As well as his MMA credentials, Aoki has garnered several submission grappling accolades including two All Japan Jiu-Jitsu championships, a Japan Open Jiu-Jitsu championship, a Budo Open championship, and an ADCC Japan Championship.

Mixed martial arts career

Training in judo since chilhood, Aoki competed as a successful judoka, fighting in all Japan championships and in modalities like kosen judo and nanatei judo, until he showed interest in mixed martial arts. Aoki initially joined the JJR gym before moving to Team Roken along with his long time friend Masakazu Imanari, though he later moved to Paraestra Shooto Gym, where he trained under Yuki Nakai. He got his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Nakai and became one of the team's main teachers.

PRIDE Fighting Championships

Aoki began his PRIDE career following a 7-2-0 record from competing in DEEP and Shooto also defeating Akira Kikuchi to win the Shooto Welterweight Championship. In August 2006, Aoki made his Pride Fighting Championships debut at Pride Bushido 12, submitting American fighter Jason Black in under two minutes with a triangle choke. Following that win, Aoki was booked to face rising Lightweight star Gilbert Melendez at the following Bushido card, Bushido 13. However, prior to the fight Melendez received an elbow injury (a burst bursa sac) in training and was forced to pull out of the fight. Aoki's opponent was changed to Clay French. Aoki submitted French in just under four minutes with a triangle choke. Afterwards, Melendez was shown in the crowd with a sling, and announced he would like to face Aoki at Pride Shockwave 2006 on New Year's Eve. Aoki agreed.

For unknown reasons, the proposed fight with Melendez did not take place. Instead, Aoki faced highly ranked Lightweight fighter Joachim Hansen. Aoki submitted Hansen with a gogoplata—this was the second successful gogoplata in MMA competition (the first by Ryusuke Uemura).[4]

After his win over Hansen, Aoki was set to rematch Kikuchi in Shooto, with Aoki's Shooto Welterweight title (previously won from Kikuchi) on the line. Aoki successfully defended his title against Kikuchi, winning via split decision.

Following his victory, Aoki announced that he was to be the Shooto representative in the forthcoming Pride Lightweight Grand Prix tournament. Aoki's next fight was at Pride 34, where he faced little known Dutch fighter Brian Lo-A-Njoe. At the event Aoki submitted Lo-A-Njoe in the first round with an armbar. Following the fight, Aoki once again confirmed his participation in the Lightweight Grand Prix. With the purchase of Pride by the majority owners of Zuffa LLC, the Pride Lightweight Grand Prix was cancelled.[5]

On November 21, 2007, Aoki's participation on the New Year's Eve MMA card Yarennoka! was announced. Originally, his opponent was to be two-time K-1 Hero's Middleweight Grand Prix champion Gesias "JZ Calvan" Cavalcante. Rumors that Cavalcante was injured surfaced only two weeks before the bout, though Cavalcante denied them before eventually admitting the injury and withdrawing from the fight. Aoki defeated Korean Olympic Judo silver medalist Jung Bu-Kyung, Cavalcante's replacement, via unanimous decision in what was Jung Bu-Kyung's mixed martial arts debut. Aoki had promised to use a never before seen submission in the match but was unable to finish the debut fighter.[6][7]

Fighting and Entertainment Group

After the purchase of Pride by Zuffa LLC, most Japanese fighters signed to newly created mixed martial arts promotions, with Aoki signing to Dream. Here Aoki finally faced Cavalcante on March 15, 2008 at the opening round of the Dream Lightweight Grand Prix tournament. Early in the first round, the referee stopped the action when Cavalcante apparently landed illegal elbow strikes to the back of Aoki's neck. The ringside doctor announced that Aoki was unable to continue due to the injury and Cavalcante apologized for the incident.[8] The fight resulted in a no contest. Elbow strikes to the neck and spine area are illegal under Dream rules. Aoki was later found to have sustained concussion of the cervical vertebra.[9]

They had their rematch at Dream 2 on April 29, 2008. In that match, Aoki defeated Cavalcante via unanimous decision, and shocked the Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world with his use of the De La Riva guard to deliver multiple heel kicks to Cavalcate's Head.[10] He sustained a severely bruised rib and tore cartilage in his costal area during the match. At Dream 4, Aoki defeated Katsuhiko Nagata via a mounted gogoplata (possibly the first ever in professional competition, later to be dubbed "the Aoki-plata") submission to advance to the semi-finals of the Dream Lightweight Grand Prix.[11] At Dream 5, Aoki defeated Caol Uno by unanimous decision. Later that night, Eddie Alvarez was set to fight Aoki, but had to bow out due to injury from his previous match that evening. Joachim Hansen took his place and defeated Aoki by TKO (punches) at 4:19 round 1 to become the first Dream Lightweight Champion.

At Dynamite!! 2008 on New Year's Eve, Aoki finally squared off against American Eddie Alvarez for the WAMMA Lightweight Championship. Aoki started quickly, securing Alvarez's back after catching a kick, before being thrown to the canvas by the stronger American. In a scramble, Aoki latched onto the foot of Alvarez and applied a heel hook. Alvarez fought the hold, but tapped out shortly after Aoki adjusted his grip. Alvarez also suffered ligament damage in his knee.

Aoki defeated David Gardner at the March 8, 2009 Featherweight Grand Prix card at Dream 7 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan (this fight is remembered for Gardner waving to the crowd as Aoki was controlling his back and saying "Hello, Japan!", thus allowing Aoki to secure a rear-naked choke from that position).[12] Aoki, who is still recognized by Shooto as its Welterweight (168 pounds (76 kg)) Champion, also moved back to that weight to fight in Dream's Welterweight Grand Prix at Dream 8 in 2009.[13] His first match in the tournament was a rematch with Hayato Sakurai.[14] Aoki lost the fight in twenty-seven seconds via TKO due to punches and knees following a Sakurai reversal from a takedown by Aoki. As a result of the match, Aoki did not advance in the DREAM 2009 Welterweight Grand Prix.

Aoki met Fedor Emelianenko during a five-minute "special exhibition" at an April 29 M-1 Challenge (presented by Affliction) event in Tokyo.[15] Emelianenko made Aoki tap out from an Achilles lock.[16]

Aoki defeated Vitor Ribeiro at Dream 10 on July 20, 2009, which earned him a title fight against Joachim Hansen. Aoki faced Joachim Hansen in a rematch for the DREAM Lightweight Championship at Dream 11 on October 6, 2009. Last time they met, Aoki previously fought a tough match against Caol Uno on the same night which went on for both two rounds (15 minutes) when Hansen only fought for 2 minutes 35 seconds previously. Aoki ended up defeating Hansen in the second round for the title shot via submission (armbar) to become the new DREAM Lightweight Champion.

On December 22, 2009, it was announced that Aoki would not be taking on fellow DREAM fighter Tatsuya Kawajiri, but would be fighting Sengoku Lightweight Champion, Mizuto Hirota.[17] In his pre-fight interview Aoki stated that he felt insulted with the short notice changes as he was looking forward to battling it out with one of the world's other top lightweight competitors in Kawajiri. Aoki's opponent Hirota just came off a spectacular win over long time friend of Aoki's, Satoru Kitaoka to become the new Sengoku Lightweight champion. The fight between Aoki and Hirota was considered to be one of the main events of the night along with Satoshi Ishii vs. Hidehiko Yoshida and the K-1 bout Masato vs Andy Souwer. Aoki defeated Hirota with a brutal submission (hammerlock) that broke Hirota's arm in the first round at 1:17. He then proceeded to get in the face of his downed opponent and give him the finger then, get up and run around the ring doing the same to the crowd before leaving the ring.[18][19]

"When I had his arm behind his back, I could feel it popping, I thought, 'Well, this guy's pride just won't let him tap, will it?' So without hesitation, I broke it. I heard it break, and I thought, 'Ah, there, I just broke it.' I was stopped afterward, but even if I hadn't been, continuing to break it more would have been fine by me."[20]

Aoki would later apologize for his behavior in his post fight interview:

"After my fight, I was excited, and so I did something rude that I should apologize for. But that showed just how excited I was over that fight."[20]

As a result of his actions following his win, Aoki has been dismissed as an instructor at the Paraestra Kasai gym.[21] However he is still training under Yuki Nakai and representing Paraestra when he fights.

DREAM and Strikeforce

Aoki lost his US debut against then Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez on April 17, 2010 at Strikeforce: Nashville.[22] The fight was broadcast live to a North American audience on CBS. After Aoki's defeat to Gilbert Melendez in Strikeforce he has expressed interest to train at Cesar Gracie's camp in northern California.

Aoki successfully defended his Lightweight title against top contender Tatsuya Kawajiri in just under two minutes of the first round via an Achilles lock submission, at Dream 15 on July 10, 2010.

Aoki defeated Marcus Aurélio by unanimous decision in a non-title bout on September 25, 2010 at Dream 16.

He then competed again at Deep: 50th Impact on October 24 against former PABA and WBA boxing champion Yokthai Sithoar.[23][24] Aoki won by submission (americana) 1:00 into the first round against Sithoar.

After the proposed rematch with Melendez fell through due to contract issues on Melendez's part, Aoki faced K-1 kickboxer Yuichiro "Jienotsu" Nagashima in a special rules exhibition bout at Dynamite!! 2010.[25] In the first 3-minute kickboxing round, Aoki evaded Nagashima's offense by breaking the rules via excessive clinching, falling to the ground, and going for takedowns in order to run out the clock and move onto the 5-minute mixed martial arts round. Aoki was warned repeatedly by the referee, however no points were deducted as there could not be a decision winner. The commentary team of Michael Schiavello and Frank Trigg were openly criticising Aoki for his rule breaking during the first round, while the Japanese crowd uncharacteristically booed him. At 0:04 of the second MMA rules round, Aoki was knocked out immediately as he went for a double leg takedown via flying knee and subsequent grounded strikes. Since the bout was contested as an exhibition, the loss is not reflected on Aoki's professional mixed martial arts record.

Aoki then defeated Lyle Beerbohm on April 9, 2011 at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley via neck crank in the first round.[26]

Aoki was expected to face Willamy Freire on May 29, 2011 at Dream: Fight for Japan!.[27] Freire reportedly had trouble getting a visa, and it then appeared that he would be facing Antonio McKee instead,[28] but then McKee chose to pull out of the card. It was then announced that Shane Nelson would fight Aoki, but he was quickly replaced with Rich Clementi.[29] Aoki defeated Clementi by way of Neck Crank/Rear Naked Choke at the 2:32 minutes mark of the second round.[30]

Aoki defeated Rob McCullough by neck crank at 4:57 of Round 1 at Dream 17.[31]

Aoki fought Satoru Kitaoka for the DREAM lightweight title at Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Aoki Took on former Maximum Fighting Championship Lightwight Champion, Antonio McKee at Dream 18 on December 31, 2012. He won via 2nd round tko.

Bellator

Aoki faced Eddie Alvarez in a rematch at Bellator 66.[32] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

ONE Championship

On June 27 it was revealed that Aoki had signed an exclusive contract with ONE Championship and would be making his debut at ONE Fighting Championship: Pride of a Nation in Manila on August 31.[33] On August 16 it was revealed that Aoki would be fighting Arnaud Lepont in a lightweight super fight in the main event at ONE Fighting Championship: Rise of Kings [34] He won the fight via triangle choke at 1:25 of round 1.

Aoki faced Kotetsu Boku at ONE Fighting Championship: Kings and Champions on April 5, 2013 for the Lightweight Championship. He stated that win or lose, he will be dropping to the Featherweight division after the fight. Aoki defeated his opponent at 2:01 of round 2 via rear-naked choke,[35] successfully avenging his Evolve teammate Zorobabel Moreira.[36]

Aoki made his featherweight debut on October 18, 2013 at ONE FC: Total Domination when he took on Cody Stevens.[37] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Aoki later returned to lightweight and picked up a victory in the Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye promotion[38] before successfully defending his ONE Lightweight Championship against Kamal Shalorus by submission in the first round at ONE FC: Reign of Champions on August 29, 2014.[39]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • DEEP
    • DEEP: clubDeep West Chofu Tournament Winner
  • World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts
    • WAMMA Lightweight Championship (One time; First; Last)
  • fightmatrix.com
    • Lineal MMA Lightweight Championship (One time)
    • Six Successful Title defenses

Submission grappling

  • ADCC Japan
    • 66–76 kg: 1st place
  • Deep X
    • Deep X Superfight Champion (2007)
  • Shooto
    • Shooto Grappling Champion (2006)
  • Dumau/Kansai
    • Dumau/Kansai Cup Champion (2005)
  • All Japan Jiu-Jitsu
    • All Japan Champion (2004-brown belt); (2005-black belt)
  • Rickson Gracie's Budo Challenge
    • 2005 Middleweight Champion
  • Rickson Gracie Invitational
    • 1st place
  • Other Accolades
    • Top five collegiate Judoka
    • GI Grappling 05, 1st place
    • Reversal Cup Champion (2004)

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 37–6 (1) Yuki Yamamoto Submission (twister) Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2014 December 31, 2014 1 1:21 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 36–6 (1) Kamal Shalorus Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE FC: Reign of Champions August 29, 2014 1 2:15 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Defended the ONE Lightweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 35–6 (1) Toshikatsu Harada Technical Submission (triangle armbar) Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2013 December 31, 2013 1 0:49 Tokyo, Japan Return to Lightweight
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 34–6 (1) Cody Stevens Decision (unanimous) ONE Fighting Championship: Total Domination October 18, 2013 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore Drops to Featherweight
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 33–6 (1) Kotetsu Boku Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE Fighting Championship: Kings and Champions April 5, 2013 2 2:01 Kallang, Singapore Won the ONE Lightweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 32–6 (1) Antonio McKee Submission (punch) Dream 18 December 31, 2012 2 0:24 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 31–6 (1) Arnaud Lepont Technical Submission (triangle choke) ONE Fighting Championship: Rise of Kings October 6, 2012 1 1:25 Kallang, Singapore
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 30–6 (1) Eddie Alvarez TKO (punches) Bellator 66 April 20, 2012 1 2:14 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Lost Lineal MMA Lightweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 30–5 (1) Satoru Kitaoka Decision (unanimous) Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011 December 31, 2011 5 5:00 Saitama, Saitama, Japan Defended DREAM Lightweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 29–5 (1) Rob McCullough Submission (neck crank) Dream 17 September 24, 2011 1 4:57 Saitama, Saitama, Japan Non-title bout
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 28–5 (1) Rich Clementi Submission (neck crank) Dream: Fight for Japan! May 29, 2011 2 2:32 Saitama, Saitama, Japan Non-title bout
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 27-5 (1) Lyle Beerbohm Submission (neck crank) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley April 9, 2011 1 1:33 San Diego, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 26–5 (1) Yokthai Sithoar Submission (americana) Deep: 50th Impact October 24, 2010 1 1:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 25–5 (1) Marcus Aurélio Decision (unanimous) Dream 16 September 25, 2010 2 5:00 Nagoya, Japan Non-title bout
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 24–5 (1) Tatsuya Kawajiri Technical Submission (Achilles lock) Dream 15 July 10, 2010 1 1:53 Saitama, Saitama, Japan Defended DREAM Lightweight Championship Won Lineal MMA Lightweight Championship
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 23–5 (1) Gilbert Melendez Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Nashville April 17, 2010 5 5:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States For Strikeforce Lightweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 23–4 (1) Mizuto Hirota Technical Submission (hammerlock) Dynamite!! 2009 December 31, 2009 1 1:17 Saitama, Saitama, Japan DREAM vs. SRC: Champion vs. Champion; Non-title bout
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 22–4 (1) Joachim Hansen Submission (armbar) Dream 11 October 6, 2009 2 4:56 Yokohama, Japan Won DREAM Lightweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21–4 (1) Vitor Ribeiro Decision (unanimous) Dream 10 July 20, 2009 2 5:00 Saitama, Saitama, Japan Return to Lightweight
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 20–4 (1) Hayato Sakurai KO (knees & punches) Dream 8 April 5, 2009 1 0:27 Nagoya, Japan DREAM Welterweight Grand Prix Opening Round
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20–3 (1) David Gardner Submission (rear-naked choke) Dream 7 March 8, 2009 1 5:58 Saitama, Saitama, Japan Welterweight bout
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–3 (1) Eddie Alvarez Submission (heel hook) Dynamite!! 2008 December 31, 2008 1 1:32 Saitama, Saitama, Japan Won inaugural WAMMA Lightweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–3 (1) Todd Moore Submission (neck crank) Dream 6 September 23, 2008 1 1:10 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 17–3 (1) Joachim Hansen TKO (punches) Dream 5 July 21, 2008 1 4:19 Osaka, Japan DREAM Lightweight Grand Prix Final; For inaugural DREAM Lightweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–2 (1) Caol Uno Decision (unanimous) Dream 5 July 21, 2008 2 5:00 Osaka, Japan DREAM Lightweight Grand Prix Semifinal
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–2 (1) Katsuhiko Nagata Submission (mounted gogoplata) Dream 4 June 15, 2008 1 5:12 Yokohama, Japan DREAM Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–2 (1) Gesias Cavalcante Decision (unanimous) Dream 2 April 29, 2008 2 5:00 Saitama, Saitama, Japan DREAM Lightweight Grand Prix Opening Round
style="background-color: #c5d2ea; text-align:center" |NC 14–2 (1) Gesias Cavalcante NC (illegal elbows) Dream 1 March 15, 2008 1 3:46 Saitama, Saitama, Japan DREAM Lightweight Grand Prix Opening Round
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–2 Jung Bu-Kyung Decision (unanimous) Yarennoka! December 31, 2007 2 5:00 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–2 Brian Lo-A-Njoe Submission (armbar) Pride 34 - Kamikaze April 8, 2007 1 1:33 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–2 Akira Kikuchi Decision (split) Shooto: Back To Our Roots 1 February 17, 2007 3 5:00 Yokohama, Japan Defended Shooto Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–2 Joachim Hansen Submission (gogoplata) Pride FC - Shockwave 2006 December 31, 2006 1 2:24 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–2 Clay French Submission (flying triangle choke) Pride - Bushido 13 November 5, 2006 1 3:57 Yokohama, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–2 George Sotiropoulos DQ (groin strike) Shooto: Champion Carnival October 14, 2006 2 0:05 Yokohama, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–2 Jason Black Submission (triangle choke) Pride - Bushido 12 August 26, 2006 1 1:58 Nagoya, Japan Drops to Lightweight
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–2 Akira Kikuchi Decision (unanimous) Shooto: The Victory of the Truth February 17, 2006 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Won Shooto Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–2 Kuniyoshi Hironaka TKO (cut) Shooto 2005: 11/6 in Korakuen Hall November 6, 2005 1 2:10 Tokyo, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–2 Hayato Sakurai Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Alive Road August 20, 2005 3 5:00 Yokohama, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Shigetoshi Iwase DQ (low blow) Shooto 2005: 7/30 in Korakuen Hall July 30, 2005 1 0:35 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–1 Keith Wisniewski Technical Submission (standing armlock) Shooto: 1/29 in Korakuen Hall January 29, 2005 1 2:22 Tokyo, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 3–1 Jutaro Nakao KO (punch) Deep: 16th Impact August 30, 2004 1 4:29 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Seichi Ikemoto Submission (armbar) Deep: 15th Impact July 3, 2004 2 0:52 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Yasutoshi Ryu Submission (armbar) Deep: clubDeep: Challenge in Club Ozon November 24, 2003 1 0:51 Tokyo, Japan clubDeep West Chofu Tournament Final
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Dai Okimura Submission (armbar) Deep: clubDeep West Chofu November 24, 2003 1 3:14 Tokyo, Japan clubDeep West Chofu Tournament Semifinal

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 0–2 Yuichiro Nagashima KO (Flying Knee) Dynamite!! 2010 December 31, 2010 2 0:04 Chūō-ku, Saitama City, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 0–1 Fedor Emelianenko Submission (Achilles lock) M-1 Challenge April 29, 2009 1 2:50 Tokyo, Japan

Pro Wrestling record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Kendo Kashin IGF Genome 32 February 20, 2015 Tokyo, Japan

See also

Footnotes

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  8. ↑ Dream 1 REVIEW: JZ VS. AOKI A NO CONTEST by Monty DiPietro (March 15, 2008)
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  11. ↑ Leidecker, Tim. "Aoki's Grand Prix Bout Postponed". Sherdog.com. Retrieved February 6, 2009.
  12. ↑ Loiseleur, Tony (March 8, 2009). "Imanari Edges Yamamoto at Dream 7; Aoki Submits Gardner". Sherdog.com. Retrieved March 8, 2009.
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  14. ↑ "AOKI VS. SAKURAI TO HEAD DREAM WELTERWEIGHTS". MMAWeekly.com. Retrieved March 16, 2009.
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  16. ↑ Loiseleur, Tony. "Fedor, Aoki Entertain at M-1 Challenge". Sherdog.com. Retrieved April 29, 2009.
  17. ↑ http://www.k-1.co.jp/en/news/2009/1222_dynamite_01.html
  18. ↑ "Aoki classless in win at "Dynamite!! 2009: DREAM vs. WVR"". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-12-31.
  19. ↑ "Shinya Aoki's Post-Fight Behavior After Breaking Hirota's Arm Crosses Line". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2009-12-31.
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