# Eiji Mitsuoka

Eiji Mitsuoka (Japanese: 光岡 映二, Mitsuoka Eiji, born January 1, 1976) is a retired Japanese professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2001 until 2012, Mitsuoka fought for the UFC, DREAM, World Victory Road, PRIDE, Shooto, Cage Force, 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.

## Mixed martial arts career
### Ultimate Fighting Championship

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.

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 29 matches | 18 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 3 |
| By submission | 10 | 2 |
| By decision | 4 | 4 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 18–9–2 | Nik Lentz | TKO (punches) | UFC 150 | August 11, 2012 | 1 | 3:45 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Featherweight debut. |
| Loss | 18–8–2 | Takanori Gomi | TKO (punches) | UFC 144 | February 26, 2012 | 2 | 2:21 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 18–7–2 | Bruno Carvalho | Decision (unanimous) | Dream: Japan GP Final | July 16, 2011 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 17–7–2 | Jung Gyeong Lee | Submission (punches) | Deep: 53 Impact | April 22, 2011 | 1 | 3:50 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 16–7–2 | Kazunori Yokota | Decision (unanimous) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 11 | November 7, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 16–6–2 | Clay French | Submission (guillotine choke) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 9 | August 2, 2009 | 1 | 1:51 | Saitama, Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 15–6–2 | Sergey Golyaev | Submission (armbar) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku no Ran 2009 | January 4, 2009 | 1 | 4:22 | Saitama, Saitama, Japan | |
| Loss | 14–6–2 | Satoru Kitaoka | Submission (heel hook) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6 | November 1, 2008 | 1 | 1:16 | Saitama, Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 14–5–2 | Rodrigo Damm | Submission (rear-naked choke) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 4 | August 24, 2008 | 1 | 3:13 | Saitama, Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 13–5–2 | Kwang Hee Lee | Submission (rear-naked choke) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 2 | May 18, 2008 | 1 | 4:15 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 12–5–2 | Joachim Hansen | Decision (majority) | Shooto: Back To Our Roots 6 | November 8, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 11–5–2 | Kotetsu Boku | Decision (unanimous) | GCM: Cage Force 4 | September 8, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 11–4–2 | Takumi Nakayama | TKO (punches) | GCM: Cage Force 3 | June 9, 2007 | 1 | 3:30 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 10–4–2 | Brian Cobb | Submission (guillotine choke) | GCM: Cage Force 2 | March 17, 2007 | 3 | 1:38 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 9–4–2 | Danilo Zanolini | Submission (armbar) | GCM: Cage Force 1 | November 25, 2006 | 1 | 1:23 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 8–4–2 | Paul Rodriguez | Submission (guillotine choke) | GCM: D.O.G. 7 | September 9, 2006 | 2 | 0:40 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 7–4–2 | Vítor Ribeiro | Decision (unanimous) | MARS | February 4, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | 150 lbs bout. |
| Win | 7–3–2 | Samy Schiavo | Submission (rear naked choke) | GCM: D.O.G. 3 | September 17, 2005 | 1 | 2:12 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 6–3–2 | Nick Agallar | Decision (unanimous) | GCM: D.O.G. 2 | June 11, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 6–2–2 | Shigetoshi Iwase | TKO (punches) | GCM: Demolition 040919 | September 19, 2004 | 1 | 4:16 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Draw | 5–2–2 | Kyosuke Sasaki | Draw | PRIDE Bushido 4 | July 19, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Aichi Prefecture, Japan | Return to Lightweight (160 lbs). |
| Loss | 5–2–1 | Chris Brennan | Submission (kimura) | PRIDE Bushido 1 | October 5, 2003 | 1 | 4:31 | Saitama, Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 5–1–1 | Gleison Tibau | TKO (corner stoppage) | DEEP: 11th Impact | July 13, 2003 | 2 | 3:41 | Osaka, Japan | |
| Win | 4–1–1 | Zuli Silawanto | Submission (rear naked choke) | TPI Fighting Championship 11 | January 31, 2003 | 1 | 1:43 | Indonesia | |
| Win | 3–1–1 | Scott Bills | Decision (unanimous) | PRIDE FC: The Best, Vol. 3 | October 20, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 2–1–1 | John Alessio | TKO (cut) | PRIDE The Best Vol.2 | July 20, 2002 | 2 | 3:13 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 2–0–1 | Anthony Macias | Decision (unanimous) | PRIDE The Best Vol.1 | February 22, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Draw | 1–0–1 | Betiss Mansouri | Draw | KOTC 11: Domination | September 29, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | Welterweight debut; Mitsuoka had a point deducted for eye gouging. |
| Win | 1–0 | Gerald Strebendt | TKO (submission to punches) | KOTC 9: Showtime | June 23, 2001 | 1 | 2:23 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |