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Caol Uno 


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Fighting Out Of: Yokosuka pref., Kanagawa, Japan
Age: 34
Height: 5' 7" (170 cm)
Weight: 155 lbs. (70 kg)
Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): 25-12-5
Strengths: Grappling
Languages Spoken: Japanese


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Caol Uno WEC™ Fight History:


Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time
Fabricio Camoes Majority Draw UFC® 106 ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2 Nov-21-2009 3 5:00
Loss Spencer Fisher Unanimous Decision UFC® 99 THE COMEBACK Jun-13-2009 3 5:00
Loss Hermes Franca Knock Out UFC® 44: Undisputed Sep-26-2003 2 2:45
Draw BJ Penn Draw UFC® 41: Onslaught Feb-28-2003 5 5:00
Win Din Thomas Unanimous Decision UFC® 39: The Warriors Return Sep-27-2002 3 5:00
Win Yves Edwards Unanimous Decision UFC® 37: High Impact May-10-2002 3 5:00
Loss BJ Penn Knock Out UFC® 34: High Voltage Nov-2-2001 1 0:11
Win Fabiano Iha TKO Stoppage (Referee) UFC® 32: Showdown In The Meadowlands Jun-29-2001 1 1:48
Loss Jens Pulver Majority Decision UFC® 30: The Battle On The Boardwalk Feb-23-2001 5 5:00


Fighter Biography

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training for MMA when I was 18 years old. I started it because I was admiring Mr. Rumina Sato.

What ranks and titles have you held? I am the 4th Shooto welterweight champion.

Do you have any heroes? I cannot call up any hero in my mind.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC means "Keep challenging," because it is the toughest place to fight.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a student of a special school.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I finished second in the All Japan amateur Shooto tournament in 1996.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? I used to fight in Shooto and I became the 4th welterweight champion. Then I fought in the UFC for the lightweight title twice at UFC 30 and UFC 41. Also I was the finalist of HERO'S middleweight tournament in 2006 and 2007.

Favorite grappling technique: My favorite grappling technique is side triangle and Kimura.

Favorite Striking technique: My favorite striking technique is roundhouse kick.