Michihiro Omigawa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Michihiro Omigawa小見川道大 |
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| Born | December 19, 1975 Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan |
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| Other names | Michi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Japanese | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight |
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| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style | Judo, Boxing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fighting out of | Tokyo, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kickboxing record | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By submission | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By submission | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draws | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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last updated on: February 26, 2022
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Michihiro Omigawa (Japanese: 小見川道大, Omigawa Michihiro, born December 19, 1975) is a Japanese athlete who used to compete in MMA, judo, and submission grappling. He mostly fought in the Featherweight division. Omigawa started his professional career in 2005. He competed in many big organizations like the UFC and PRIDE.
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Background
Michihiro Omigawa comes from Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. He started learning judo when he was in elementary school. He went to Tsuchiuranichidai High School with other famous mixed martial artists.
Omigawa won many awards in judo during his career. He won a silver medal at the 2001 Asian Judo Championships. This event took place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He also earned a bronze medal at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Both of these medals were in the 66 kg weight class.
Mixed Martial Arts Career
Omigawa began his professional mixed martial arts journey in 2005. His first fight was against Aaron Riley at PRIDE Bushido 7. Omigawa lost this fight by a head kick. He then fought in the British Cage Rage against Gesias Calvacante, losing by knockout again.
After a few more fights, Omigawa's record was 1 win and 4 losses. He then won three fights in a row in the DEEP organization. This led to his first fight in the UFC at UFC 76 against Matt Wiman, which he lost. He fought again for the UFC at UFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman and lost to Thiago Tavares.
Omigawa then decided to compete in the lighter Featherweight division. This change helped his career a lot. Even though he lost his first fight in this division, he became very successful. He joined the Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix tournament. Many people thought he would lose, but he surprised everyone. He beat fighters like LC Davis and Nam Phan.
In the semi-final, he faced Marlon Sandro, who had never lost a fight before. Omigawa won this tough fight. He then went to the final against Masanori Kanehara. Omigawa lost this close fight, but he gained a lot of respect. People started to see him as one of the top featherweight fighters in the world.
After the tournament, Omigawa continued to be a top-ranked featherweight. He defeated well-known fighters like Hatsu Hioki and Hiroyuki Takaya. He also won against Micah Miller and Cole Escovedo.
Return to the UFC
In 2011, Omigawa returned to the UFC in the Featherweight division. His first fight back was against the undefeated Chad Mendes at UFC 126. Omigawa lost this fight.
He then fought Darren Elkins at UFC 131 and lost again. However, many people thought Omigawa should have won. Even the UFC president, Dana White, said both fighters would get a win bonus.
Omigawa finally got a win in the UFC at UFC 138. He defeated British fighter Jason Young. After this, he had two more fights in the UFC, losing both. He was then released from the UFC.
Post-UFC Career
After leaving the UFC, Omigawa fought at DREAM 18 in 2012. He lost this fight. In May 2013, he signed with Korea's ROAD FC. He fought Bae Young Kwon at Road FC 12, losing a close decision.
Shootboxing
Omigawa also tried shootboxing, which combines boxing and grappling. He entered a tournament in 2013. He won his first two fights, but lost in the final by knockout.
Retirement Bout
After winning six fights in a row, mostly in the DEEP organization, Omigawa decided to retire. His last fight was against Daisuke Nakamura at DEEP 106 on February 26, 2022. He lost this final fight and then retired from competing.
Championships and accomplishments
Kickboxing
- World Shoot Boxing Association
- 2013 65 kg S-Cup Runner-up
Mixed martial arts
- Sengoku Raiden Championships
- 2009 Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix Runner Up
Kickboxing record
| 2 wins (0 KOs), 1 loss, 0 draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | Record |
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| 2013-11-15 | Loss |  Hiroaki Suzuki |
Shoot Boxing Battle Summit Ground Zero Tokyo 2013, Final | Tokyo, Japan | KO (right flying knee) | 2 | 2-1 | |
| For the 2013 65kg S-Cup Championship. | ||||||||
| 2013-11-15 | Win | Akiyo Nishiura |
Shoot Boxing Battle Summit Ground Zero Tokyo 2013, Semi Finals | Tokyo, Japan | Extension round decision (unanimous) | 4 | 3:00 | 2-0 |
| 2013-11-15 | Win | Yuki Hiroshi Kimaya |
Shoot Boxing Battle Summit Ground Zero Tokyo 2013, Quarter Finals | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 1-0 |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 35 matches | 19 wins | 15 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 2 |
| By submission | 5 | 1 |
| By decision | 9 | 12 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 19–15–1 | Daisuke Nakamura | Submission (armbar) | DEEP 106 Impact | February 26, 2022 | 3 | 0:51 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 19–14–1 | Akihiko Mouri | KO (punch) | DEEP 92 Impact | October 22, 2019 | 3 | 1:49 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 18–14–1 | Yuka Ohara | Submission (head and arm choke) | DEEP 90 Impact | June 29, 2019 | 2 | 2:03 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 17–14–1 | Teddy Violet | Decision (split) | WSOF Global Championship 2 | February 7, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 16–14–1 | Yoshifumi Nakamura | Decision (unanimous) | Grandslam MMA 3: Way of the Cage | September 12, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 15–14–1 | Kosuke Umeda | Submission (guillotine choke) | DEEP Cage Impact 2015 | July 20, 2015 | 1 | 1:26 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 14–14–1 | Peter Cepeda | Submission (straight armbar) | DEEP 68 Impact | August 23, 2014 | 1 | 1:02 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 13–14–1 | Bae Young Kwon | Decision (unanimous) | Road FC 012 | June 22, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Gwandong, South Korea | |
| Loss | 13–13–1 | Tatsuya Kawajiri | Decision (unanimous) | DREAM 18 | December 31, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 13–12–1 | Manvel Gamburyan | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera | August 4, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Loss | 13–11–1 | Iuri Alcântara | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 142 | January 14, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–10–1 | Jason Young | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 138 | November 5, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Birmingham, England | |
| Loss | 12–10–1 | Darren Elkins | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 131 | June 11, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Loss | 12–9–1 | Chad Mendes | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 126 | February 5, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 12–8–1 | Cole Escovedo | Submission (inverted armbar) | DREAM 16 | September 25, 2010 | 1 | 2:30 | Nagoya, Japan | |
| Win | 11–8–1 | Young Sam Jung | Submission (guillotine choke) | DREAM 15 | July 7, 2010 | 1 | 7:31 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 10–8–1 | Micah Miller | Decision (unanimous) | Astra: Yoshida's Farewell | April 25, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 9–8–1 | Hiroyuki Takaya | TKO (punches) | Dynamite!! The Power of Courage 2009 | December 31, 2009 | 1 | 2:54 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 8–8–1 | Hatsu Hioki | Decision (split) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 11 | November 6, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 7–8–1 | Masanori Kanehara | Decision (split) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 9 | August 2, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | Sengoku Featherweight Grandprix Final, Hioki was unable to compete in finals. |
| Win | 7–7–1 | Marlon Sandro | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | Sengoku Featherweight Grandprix Semifinal; originally a majority draw. | |||
| Win | 6–7–1 | Nam Phan | TKO (punches) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 8 | May 2, 2009 | 1 | 4:52 | Tokyo, Japan | Sengoku Featherweight Grandprix Second Round. |
| Win | 5–7–1 | LC Davis | Decision (unanimous) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 7 | March 30, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Sengoku Featherweight Grandprix Opening Round. |
| Draw | 4–7–1 | Shintaro Ishiwatari | Draw | Shooto: Shooto Tradition 5 | January 18, 2009 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Featherweight debut. |
| Loss | 4–7 | Jung Chan-Sung | Decision (unanimous) | Deep: Gladiator | August 16, 2008 | 2 | 5:00 | Okayama, Japan | |
| Loss | 4–6 | Thiago Tavares | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman | January 23, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 4–5 | Matt Wiman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 76 | September 22, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–4 | Naoki Matsushita | TKO (punches) | Deep: 29 Impact | April 13, 2007 | 2 | 1:17 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 3–4 | Woo Jin Eoh | TKO (punch) | Deep: 28 Impact | February 16, 2007 | 1 | 4:25 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 2–4 | Takaaki Aoki | Decision (unanimous) | Deep: clubDeep Tokyo: Future King Tournament 2006 | December 9, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 1–4 | Kazunori Yokota | Decision (majority) | Deep: 26 Impact | October 10, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 1–3 | Yoshihiro Tomioka | Decision (unanimous) | Deep: clubDeep Toyama: Barbarian Festival 4 | June 18, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Toyama, Toyama, Japan | |
| Win | 1–2 | Jason Chambers | Decision (split) | ICON Sport: Lawler vs. Niko 2 | February 25, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 0–2 | Gesias Cavalcante | KO (punches) | Cage Rage 14 | December 3, 2005 | 1 | 0:49 | London, England | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Aaron Riley | KO (head kick) | PRIDE: Bushido 7 | May 22, 2005 | 1 | 6:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
Submission grappling record
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
| Draw |  Thomas Mietz |
Draw | Quintet Fight Night 2 | February 3, 2019 | 1 | 10:00 | |
| Draw | Daisuke Nakamura |
Draw | Quintet | April 11, 2018 | 1 | 10:00 |
See also
In Spanish: Michihiro Omigawa para niños
