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Eiji Mitsuoka

Eiji Mitsuoka
Born (1976-01-01) January 1, 1976 (age 41)
Handa, Aichi, Japan
Other names Kanaami no Mōshigo (The Heaven-sent Child of the Cage)
Nationality Japanese
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach 68 in (173 cm)
Style Wrestling
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Saitama Prefecture
Team Wajyutsu Keisyukai RJW
Years active 2001-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 29
Wins 18
By knockout 3
By submission 11
By decision 4
Losses 9
By knockout 3
By submission 2
By decision 4
Draws 2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Eiji Mitsuoka (光岡 映二 Mitsuoka Eiji?, born January 1, 1976) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist. Mitsuoka is a Dream veteran and has fought for the UFC, World Victory Road, Pride, Shooto, Deep and King of the Cage promotions. Mitsuoka's nickname Kanaami no Mōshigo (金網の申し子?), which translates as "The Heaven-sent Child of the Cage" was given in reference to his earlier career in King of the Cage and his performance in Cage Force.

Mitsuoka made his UFC debut replacing an injured George Sotiropoulos against Takanori Gomi on February 26, 2012 at UFC 144. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Mitsuoka faced Nik Lentz in his featherweight debut on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150. He lost the fight via first round TKO and was subsequently released from the promotion.


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