Tatsuya Mizuno is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division.
17 Facts About Tatsuya Mizuno
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Tatsuya Mizuno fought against the likes Thiago Silva, Assuerio Silva and Mirko Cro Cop early on in his career.
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In 2010 Tatsuya Mizuno took part in the DREAM Light Heavyweight Grand Prix.
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Tatsuya Mizuno defeated Melvin Manhoef at DREAM 15, in the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix semifinal.
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On July 16,2011, Tatsuya Mizuno defeated Trevor Prangley by KO in the first round at Dream: Japan GP Final.
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On January 21,2012, Tatsuya Mizuno defeated Ilima Maiava via submission in the second round.
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In June 2012, Tatsuya Mizuno faced MMA veteran Renato Sobral at ONE Fighting Championship: Destiny of Warriors.
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Tatsuya Mizuno lost via armbar submission in 31 seconds of the first round.
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Tatsuya Mizuno then faced fellow judoka Jason Jones at Glory 2: Brussels on October 6,2012 in Brussels, Belgium.
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Tatsuya Mizuno returned to the One FC promotion on October 18,2013 against Rafael Silva.
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Tatsuya Mizuno was stopped by strikes at 0:47 of round one.
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Tatsuya Mizuno faced Brayan Rafiq at ONE Fighting Championship: Battle of the Lions on November 7,2014.
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Tatsuya Mizuno then faced Joao Batista Yoshimura at DEEP 98 on November 1,2020.
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Tatsuya Mizuno made his first title defense attempt in a rematch against Yoshimura at DEEP 102 on July 4,2021.
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Tatsuya Mizuno faced Seigo Mizuguchi on December 12,2021 at DEEP 105 Impact, winning the bout in the first round after soccer kicking Mizuguchi.
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Tatsuya Mizuno returned a year later to face Masashi Inada at DEEP 111 Impact on December 11,2022, winning 19 seconds into the bout after dropping Inada with a knee and finishing him with ground and pound.
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Tatsuya Mizuno faced Ryo Sakai for the Deep Super Heavyweight Championship on July 2,2023 at DEEP 114 Impact, losing the bout in 42 seconds via TKO stoppage.