All MMA fightersKoji Kitao
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Profile
| Full name | Kōji Kitao |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 12 Aug 1963 |
| Died | 10 Feb 2019 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Birthplace | Tsu, Japan |
| Lives in | Not added yet |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Team | Not added yet |
| Height | 201 cm (6′7″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | 1996–1997 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 5 Apr 1996 |
| Last fight | Win vs Nathan Jones, 11 Oct 1997 |
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Background
Japanese former sumo yokozuna (Futahaguro) and professional wrestler from Tsu, Mie, who had three MMA bouts in 1996–97, including UFC 9 and Pride 1. He died in February 2019.
Fight history
3 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Nathan Jones | Submission (keylock) | 1 | 2:14 | Pride 1 | 11 Oct 1997 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | Mark Hall | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 0:47 | UFC 9: Motor City Madness | 17 May 1996 | Detroit, Michigan, USA | |
| Loss | Pedro Otavio | TKO (submission to elbows) | 1 | 5:49 | Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 1 | 5 Apr 1996 | Japan | Pro debut |