Joe Soto vs Michinori Tanaka

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Key Stats

Joe SotovsMichinori Tanaka
8
Fights
5
3
Wins
2
5
Losses
3
2
Finishes
0
1
Title Fights
0
7:31
Control Time
30:33

Striking Stats

Joe SotovsMichinori Tanaka
238
Sig. Strikes Landed
148
41.8%
Sig. Strike Acc.
37.5%
29.8
Sig. Str / Fight
29.6
0
Knockdowns
0
195
Head Strikes
105
17
Body Strikes
16
26
Leg Strikes
27

Grappling Stats

Joe SotovsMichinori Tanaka
4
Takedowns Landed
12
21.1%
Takedown Acc.
38.7%
0.5
TD / Fight
2.4
9
Sub. Attempts
1
0
Reversals
7

Tale of the Tape

SotovsTanaka
39 yrs
Age
36 yrs
5' 6"
Height
5' 5"
135 lbs.
Weight
135 lbs.
65"
Reach
67"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
851
ELO Rating
948
1,000
Peak ELO
1,022
37.5%
Win Rate
40.0%
66.7%
Finish Rate
0.0%
179
Days / Fight
242

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

SotovsTanaka
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
3
Best Streak
1
WWWLL
Last 5 (old → new)
WLWLL

Win Methods

SotovsTanaka
0 (0.0%)
KO/TKO
0 (0.0%)
2 (66.7%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
1 (33.3%)
Decision
2 (100.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Joe Soto0
–
Michinori Tanaka1
L
UFC 195: Lawler vs ConditDecision - Split - R3
Jan 2, 2016

Common Opponents (1)

SotovsTanaka
W1W
Rani Yahya
L1L
Who Wins?
Joe Soto ProfileMichinori Tanaka Profile

Joe Soto vs Michinori Tanaka: Matchup Breakdown

Joe Soto is 3-5 in the Bantamweight division with a 37.5% win rate. Michinori Tanaka is 2-3 at Bantamweight, winning 40.0% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Michinori Tanaka leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 195: Lawler vs Condit on Jan 2, 2016, won by Michinori Tanaka by Decision - Split in round 3.

Michinori Tanaka holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 948 to 851. Career peaks are 1,000 for Joe Soto and 1,022 for Michinori Tanaka. Joe Soto has 0 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 3 victories, a 66.7% finish rate. Michinori Tanaka has 0 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 0.0% of the time.

Joe Soto stands 5' 6" with a reach of 65" and fights orthodox. Michinori Tanaka is 5' 5" with a reach of 67", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Michinori Tanaka. Joe Soto is 39, Michinori Tanaka is 36.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Joe Soto has landed 238 significant strikes at 41.8% accuracy with 4 takedowns and 7:31 of control time. Michinori Tanaka has landed 148 at 37.5% with 12 takedowns and 30:33 of control.

Joe Soto has 1 title fight (0 won) against 0 (0 won) for Michinori Tanaka. They share 1 common opponent: Rani Yahya.

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Have Joe Soto and Michinori Tanaka fought before?

Yes. Joe Soto and Michinori Tanaka have fought once in the UFC. Michinori Tanaka won by split decision at UFC 195: Lawler vs Condit on January 2, 2016.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Joe Soto or Michinori Tanaka?

Joe Soto has more UFC wins: 3 to 2. Joe Soto's UFC record is 3-5; Michinori Tanaka's is 2-3.

KO/TKO wins: Joe Soto 0, Michinori Tanaka 0. Submission wins: Joe Soto 2, Michinori Tanaka 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Joe Soto or Michinori Tanaka?

Joe Soto is taller at 5'6", to Michinori Tanaka's 5'5" (1 inch). Michinori Tanaka has the longer reach: 67 inches to 65.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.