Maximo Blanco
{{short description|Venezuelan mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Maximo Blanco
| other_names = Maxi
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| birth_name = Maximo Ernis Blanco Visazno{{cite web|url=http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/MMA/2013/11-30-13MMA.pdf |title=State Of Nevada |website=Boxing.nv.gov |date= |accessdate=2016-08-01}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|10|16}}
| birth_place = Falcón, Venezuela
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| weight = {{convert|146|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Lightweight
Featherweight (current)
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| fighting_out_of = Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
| team = Greg Jackson's Submission Fighting
Yoshida Dojo
Sengoku Training Players (formerly)
| rank = Green belt in Tae Kwon Do{{cite news|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/1/Maximo-Blanco-Made-in-Japan-33707|title=Maximo Blanco: Made in Japan - Made in Japan|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tony Loiseleur|date=July 10, 2011}}
| years_active = 2008–2016
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Maximo Blanco (born October 16, 1983) is a Venezuelan professional mixed martial artist who last competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2008, Blanco is the former Lightweight King of Pancrase and has also competed in Strikeforce and World Victory Road.
Background
Blanco, originally from Venezuela, trained in Tae Kwon Do for three years, reaching the rank of green belt, before being introduced to wrestling at the age of 14 by his cousin. Blanco competed in the sport for a year at German Villalobos High School, before being recruited to compete for the inaugural team at Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School in Japan along with three other Venezuelans. Blanco faced problems with bullying and fitting into a new society, but continued to excel at wrestling, winning All-Japan honors before being recruited again to compete at Nihon University. Upon graduating, Blanco continued competing and won International Championships in Venezuela, China, and Azerbaijan.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Maximo-Blanco-Made-in-Japan-33707|title=Maximo Blanco: Made in Japan - Eyes on MMA|publisher=sherdog.com|accessdate=2014-06-01}} Blanco was also a competitor at the 2007 Pan American Games and came close to winning a Bronze Medal in the 144 lb weight division, he later lost the third place match via points to Peruvian grappler Aldo Parimango.{{cite web|url=http://prommanow.com/2009/03/31/maximo-blanco-loose-cannon-good-prospect/|title=Maximo Blanco, loose cannon, good prospect | Pro MMA Now|date=April 2009 |publisher=prommanow.com|accessdate=2014-06-01}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Pancrase=
Blanco made his mixed martial arts debut on August 27, 2008, against Yuki Yashima at Pancrase: Shining 6. The bout ended in a no contest after an accidental headbutt.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Kondo-Wins-Not-Impressive-14199|title=Kondo Wins, Not Impressive|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2008-08-27|accessdate=2010-10-22}}
He returned to the promotion at Pancrase: Shining 8 on October 1, 2008, and knocked out Hiroki Aoki with a slam and punches in just 22 seconds.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Kawamura-Wins-KOP-After-Battle-with-Yamamiya-14614|title=Kawamura Wins KOP After Battle with Yamamiya|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2008-10-01|accessdate=2010-10-22}}
Blanco faced Daisuke Hanazawa at Pancrase: Shining 10 on December 7, 2008, and was defeated by submission due to an arm-triangle choke in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Inoue-Outpoints-Oishi-at-Shining-10-15434|title=Inoue Outpoints Oishi At 'Shining 10'|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2008-12-07|accessdate=2010-02-22}}
He faced Koji Oishi at Pancrase: Changing Tour 2 on April 5, 2009. The fight was ruled a draw after two rounds.
=Sengoku Raiden Championship=
Blanco made his debut for Sengoku Raiden Championship at World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku no Ran 2009 on January 4, 2009, and knocked out standout wrestler Seigo Inoue with stomps in 38 seconds, it was later revealed in a SRC press conference that Blanco had broken Seigo's orbital bone with the stomps and Inoue was later forced into a 3-year retirement to rehabilitate his injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Kitaoka-Santiago-Crowned-By-Sengoku-15677|title=Kitaoka, Santiago Crowned By Sengoku|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2009-01-04|accessdate=2010-10-22}}
Blanco returned to SRC at Sengoku 8 on May 2, 2009, against Akihiko Mori. He was disqualified after striking Mori with an illegal soccer kick after knocking him down with a punch.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Hioki-Taps-Mann-to-Advance-in-Sengoku-GP-17295|title=Hioki Taps Mann To Advance in Sengoku GP|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2009-05-02|accessdate=2010-10-22}}
In his next fight, Blanco became the Lightweight King of Pancrase by defeating veteran Katsuya Inoue, older brother of Seigo Inoue, with punches in the second round at Pancrase: Changing Tour 4 on August 8, 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Kondo-Stops-Kim-in-Pancrase-19000|title=Kondo Stops Kim in Pancrase|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2009-08-08|accessdate=2010-10-22}}
Blanco faced Tetsuya Yamada at Sengoku 10 on September 23, 2009. He won the fight by TKO in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Izumis-Debut-Spoiled-Hornbuckle-Finishes-Thompson-at-Sengoku-10-19887|title=Izumi's Debut Spoiled; Hornbuckle Finishes Thompson at Sengoku 10|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2009-09-23|accessdate=2010-10-22}}
On March 7, 2010, Blanco knocked out Chang Hyun Kim with a head kick at Sengoku Raiden Championships 12.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Santiago-Outpoints-Khalidov-at-SRC-12-23091|title=Santiago Outpoints Khalidov at SRC 12|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2010-03-07|accessdate=2010-10-22}}
Blanco was matched up against Rodrigo Damm at Sengoku Raiden Championships 13 on June 20, 2010. He defeated Damm by TKO early in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sandro-Dethrones-Kanehara-in-38-Seconds-at-SRC-13-25203|title=Sandro Dethrones Kanehara in 38 Seconds at SRC 13|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2010-06-20|accessdate=2010-10-22}}
Blanco faced Kiuma Kunioku at Sengoku Raiden Championship 15 on October 30, 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2010/10/22/kiuma-kunioku-to-face-maximo-blanco-at-src-15/|title=Kiuma Kunioku To Face Maximo Blanco At SRC 15|publisher=MMARising.com|accessdate=2010-10-22}} He won the fight via KO late in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Izumi-Bests-Zikic-Cobb-Decisions-Yokota-at-SRC-15-27853|title=Izumi Bests Zikic, Cobb Decisions Yokota at SRC 15|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2010-10-30}}
On April 11, 2011, Pancrase announced Blanco had vacated his title, due to an inability to defend his belt because of numerous injuries.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Blanco-Abdicates-Pancrase-Throne-Lightweight-GP-Begins-May-3-31513 |title=Blanco Abdicates Pancrase Throne; Lightweight GP Begins May 3 |last=Nelson |first=Chris |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2011-04-11 |accessdate=2011-04-11}}
=Strikeforce=
Blanco next signed a three-fight deal with Strikeforce.
Blanco was expected to face Josh Thomson at Strikeforce 36 but a foot injury caused Thompson to drop out.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/24929/josh-thomson-scratched-from-strikeforce-grand-prix-barnett-vs-kharitonov.mma |title=Josh Thomson scratched from "Strikeforce Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov" |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2011-08-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112044813/http://mmajunkie.com/news/24929/josh-thomson-scratched-from-strikeforce-grand-prix-barnett-vs-kharitonov.mma |archivedate=2012-01-12 }} Pat Healy stepped in for the injured Thomson.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/25012/healy-replaces-thomson-meets-blanco-at-strikeforce-grand-prix-barnett-vs-kharitonov.mma |title=Healy replaces Thomson, meets Blanco at "Strikeforce Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov" |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2011-08-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112044853/http://mmajunkie.com/news/25012/healy-replaces-thomson-meets-blanco-at-strikeforce-grand-prix-barnett-vs-kharitonov.mma |archivedate=2012-01-12 }} Blanco lost the bout via submission in the second round.
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
On September 14, 2011, Blanco's management stated that he would be moving down to the Featherweight division and that his next fight would be in the UFC.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/09/14/maximo-blanco-headed-to-ufc-featherweight-division/ |title=Maximo Blanco Headed to UFC Featherweight Division |last=Helwani |first=Ariel |publisher=mmafighting.com |date=2011-09-14 |accessdate=2011-09-14}}
In his debut, Blanco faced Marcus Brimage on April 21, 2012, at UFC 145.{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/maximo-blanco-vs-marcus-brimage-verbally-agreed-for-ufc-145-in-atlanta |title=Maximo Blanco vs. Marcus Brimage Verbally Agreed for UFC 145 in Atlanta |publisher=mmaweekly.com |date=January 19, 2012}} He lost the fight via split decision.
For his second fight with the promotion, Blanco took on Sam Sicilia on April 13, 2013, at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/tuf-17-finale-adds-maximo-blanco-vs-sam-sicilia|title=TUF 17 Finale Adds Maximo Blanco vs. Sam Sicilia |publisher=mmaweekly.com| author=Staff |date=February 16, 2013}} He won the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/04/tuf-17-finale-results-maximo-blanco-vs-sam-sicilia|title=TUF 17 Finale results: Maximo Blanco edges Sam Sicilia in slugfest
|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2013-04-13|accessdate=2013-04-13}}
Blanco faced Akira Corassani on November 30, 2013, at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/maximo-blanco-meets-akira-corassani-at-tuf-18-finale-in-las-vegas|title=Maximo Blanco meets Akira Corassani at TUF 18 Finale in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-09-28}} Early in the opening round Blanco landed an illegal knee to the head of Corassani when he had a knee and hand on the ground. Corassani indicated that he was unable to continue, so Blanco lost the bout via disqualification.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/tuf-18-finale-results-illegal-knee-gives-akira-corassani-dq-win-over-maximo-blanco|title=TUF 18 Finale results: Illegal knee gives Akira Corassani DQ win over Maximo Blanco|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2013-11-30|accessdate=2013-11-30}}
Blanco faced Felipe Arantes on February 15, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 36.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/felipe-arantes-vs-maximo-blanco-added-to-februarys-ufc-fight-night-36-in-brazil/ |title=Felipe Arantes vs. Maximo Blanco added to February's UFC Fight Night 36 in Brazil |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |author=Matt Erickson|date=2014-01-02|accessdate=2014-01-02}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/ufc-fight-night-36-results-photos-point-deduction-unneeded-as-felipe-arantes-tops-maximo-blanco|title=UFC Fight Night 36 results, photos: Point deduction unneeded, Arantes tops Blanco|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2014-02-15|accessdate=2014-02-15}}
Blanco then faced Andy Ogle on May 31, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 41.{{cite web|url=http://www.yourmma.tv/news/details.asp/id/3271/andy-ogle-vs-maximo-blanco-ufc-berlin.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140403111655/http://www.yourmma.tv/news/details.asp/id/3271/andy-ogle-vs-maximo-blanco-ufc-berlin.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-date=2014-04-03 |title=Ogle To Face Blanco At UFC Berlin |publisher=YourMMA.tv |author=@YourMMA |date=2014-04-03 |accessdate=2014-04-03 }} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/ufc-fight-night-41-results-flashy-maximo-blanco-tops-gritty-andy-ogle|title=UFC Fight Night 41 results: Flashy Maximo Blanco tops gritty Andy Ogle|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=2014-05-31|accessdate=2014-05-31}}
Blanco next faced Dan Hooker on September 20, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 52.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Maximo-Blanco-Set-to-Face-Dan-Hooker-at-UFC-Fight-Night-in-Japan-70585|title=Maximo Blanco set to face Dan Hooker at UFC Fight Night in Japan|publisher=sherdog.com|author=C.J. Tuttle|date=2014-07-15|accessdate=2014-07-15}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/ufc-fight-night-52-results-maximo-blanco-outslugs-gritty-daniel-hooker|title=UFC Fight Night 52 results: Maximo Blanco outslugs gritty Daniel Hooker|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=2014-09-20|accessdate=2014-09-20}}
Blanco next faced Mike De La Torre on July 12, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/maximo-blanco-meets-mike-de-la-torre-at-tuf-21-finale-in-july|title=Maximo Blanco meets Mike De La Torre at TUF 21 Finale in July|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-06-01|accessdate=2015-06-01}} He won the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/tuf-21-finale-results-maximo-blanco-gets-controversial-16-second-tko-of-mike-de-la-torre|title=TUF 21 Finale results: Maximo Blanco gets controversial 16-second TKO of De La Torre|work=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=2015-07-12|accessdate=2015-07-12}}
Blanco was expected to face Dennis Bermudez on January 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 81.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Dennis-Bermudez-Maximo-Blanco-to-Lock-Horns-at-UFC-Fight-Night-in-Boston-on-Jan-17-95995|title=Dennis Bermudez, Maximo Blanco to lock horns at UFC Fight Night in Boston on Jan. 17|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|accessdate=2015-11-19|date=2015-11-19}} However, Bermudez pulled out of the fight in early December citing injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Luke Sanders.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/5/9852982/dennis-bermudez-suffers-staph-infection-out-of-january-bout-against-Maximo-Blanco|title=Dennis Bermudez suffers staph infection, out of January UFC Fight Night 81 bout|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Hunter A. Homistek|accessdate=2015-12-05|date=2015-12-06}}{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/01/luke-sanders-steps-in-to-fight-maximo-blanco-ufc-fight-night-81-lineup-shuffled|title=Luke Sanders steps in to fight Maximo Blanco; UFC Fight Night 81 lineup shuffled|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|accessdate=2016-01-04|date=2016-01-04}} He lost the fight via submission in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/01/ufc-fight-night-81-results-luke-sanders-chokes-maximo-blanco-in-octagon-debut|title=UFC Fight Night 81 results: Luke Sanders chokes Maximo Blanco in octagon debut|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2016-01-17|accessdate=2016-01-17}}
Blanco returned to face Chas Skelly on September 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 94.{{cite web|url=http://themmacorner.com/2016/07/19/chas-skelly-set-to-battle-maximo-blanco-at-ufc-fight-night-94/|title=Chas Skelly set to battle Maximo Blanco at UFC Fight Night 94|publisher=themmacorner.com|author=Stacey Davis|date=2016-07-19|accessdate=2016-07-19|archive-date=2016-07-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720172528/http://themmacorner.com/2016/07/19/chas-skelly-set-to-battle-maximo-blanco-at-ufc-fight-night-94/|url-status=dead}} He lost the fight via submission in the fight's opening minute.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/chas-skelly-pulls-off-ridiculously-fast-submission-to-finish-maximo-blanco-video-091716|title=Chas Skelly pulls off ridiculously fast submission to finish Maximo Blanco|work=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2016-09-17|accessdate=2016-09-17}}
Championships and accomplishments
=Mixed martial arts=
- Pancrase
- Pancrase Lightweight Championship (One time)
- Sherdog
- 2010 All-Violence Second Team
Mixed martial arts record
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| draws= 1
| ko-wins= 8
| ko-losses=
| sub-wins=
| sub-losses= 4
| dec-wins= 4
| dec-losses= 2
| dq-wins=
| dq-losses= 2
| nc= 1
}}
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|{{nowrap|12–8–1 (1)}}
|Technical Submission (anaconda choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson
|{{dts|2016|September|17}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:19
|Hidalgo, Texas, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|12–7–1 (1)
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz
|{{dts|2016|January|17}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:38
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–6–1 (1)
| TKO (punches)
| The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale
| {{dts|2015|July|12}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:16
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| {{small|Catchweight (148.5 lbs) bout; Blanco missed weight.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–6–1 (1)
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson
| {{dts|2014|September|20}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Saitama, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–6–1 (1)
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs. Mousasi
| {{dts|2014|May|31}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Berlin, Germany
|
|-
| {{no2}} Loss
| align=center| 9–6–1 (1)
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi
| {{dts|2014|February|15}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil
|
|-
| {{no2}} Loss
| align=center| 9–5–1 (1)
| DQ (illegal knee)
| The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale
| {{dts|2013|November|30}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:25
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}} Win
| align=center| 9–4–1 (1)
| Decision (unanimous)
| The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale
| {{dts|2013|April|13}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–4–1 (1)
| Decision (split)
| UFC 145
| {{dts|2012|April|21}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Atlanta, Georgia, United States
| {{small|Featherweight debut.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–3–1 (1)
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov
| {{dts|2011|September|10}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:27
| Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}} Win
| align=center| 8–2–1 (1)
| Won Sik Park
| Decision (unanimous)
| World Victory Road Presents: Soul of Fight
| {{dts|2010|December|30}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}} Win
| align=center| 7–2–1 (1)
| KO (punches)
| World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 15
| {{dts|2010|October|30}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:26
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–2–1 (1)
| TKO (punches)
| World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 13
| {{dts|2010|June|20}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:45
| Saitama, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–2–1 (1)
| Chang Hyun Kim
| KO (head kick and punches)
| World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 12
| {{dts|2010|March|7}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:10
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–2–1 (1)
| Tetsuya Yamada
| TKO (punches)
| World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 10
| {{dts|2009|September|23}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:12
| Saitama, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–2–1 (1)
| Katsuya Inoue
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2009|August|8}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:38
| Tokyo, Japan
| Won the Pancrase Lightweight Championship.
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 2–2–1 (1)
| Akihiko Mori
| DQ (illegal soccer kick)
| World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 8
| {{dts|2009|May|2}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:20
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 2–1–1 (1)
| Koji Oishi
| Draw
| {{dts|2009|April|5}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–1 (1)
| Seigo Inoue
| KO (stomps)
| World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku no Ran 2009
| {{dts|2009|January|4}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:38
| Saitama, Japan
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 1–1 (1)
| Daisuke Hanazawa
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| {{dts|2008|December|7}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:19
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0 (1)
| Hiroki Aoki
| TKO (slam and punches)
| {{dts|2008|October|1}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:22
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{nocontest}}NC
| align=center| 0–0 (1)
| Yuki Yashima
| NC (accidental headbutt)
| {{dts|2008|August|27}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:56
| Tokyo, Japan
|
{{end}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{Sherdog}}
- {{UFC|maximo-blanco}}
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