Satoshi Honma (Japanese: 本間 聡, Honma Satoshi) (born May 19, 1968) is a Japanese former mixed martial artist who competed in the light heavyweight division. He has fought for Shooto, Fighting Network RINGS, K-1, Pride Fighting Championships and the UFC.[1]
| Satoshi Honma | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 19, 1968 Niigata, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Weight | 204 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
| Style | Shooto |
| Years active | 1990-2004 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Career
Honma had his first mixed martial arts fight on May 12, 1990, competing for the Shooto organisation in Japan. Honma compiled a record 3-3-2 in Shooto, including a victory over Manabu Yamada. He lost to Rene Rooze in his K-1 debut in 1995. On October 11, 1998, Honma made his Pride FC debut at Pride 4. Honma beat Naoki Sano by TKO. On June 6, 1999, Honma beat Waine Turner in a kickboxing match at K-1 Survival '99. Honma would go on to lose at Pride 5 to Francisco Bueno by TKO. On April 14, 2000, Honma lost to Ron Waterman by decision at UFC 25. His final career fight was on July 4, 2004 against Ken Orihashi; the fight ended in a draw.
Mixed martial arts record
| 13 matches | 4 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 2 |
| By submission | 3 | 2 |
| By decision | 0 | 2 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 3 | |
| No contests | 0 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw | 4-6-3 | Ken Orihashi | Decision (unanimous) | ZST - Battle Hazard 01 | July 4, 2004 | 1 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 4-6-2 | Ron Waterman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 25 | April 14, 2000 | 3 | 5:00 | Yoyogi, Japan | |
| Loss | 4-5-2 | Francisco Bueno | TKO (strikes) | Pride 5 | April 29, 1999 | 1 | 4:59 | Nagoya, Japan | |
| Win | 4-4-2 | Naoki Sano | TKO (strikes) | Pride 4 | October 11, 1998 | 1 | 9:25 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 3-4-2 | Rene Rooze | TKO (referee stoppage) | K-1 Hercules | December 9, 1995 | 1 | 2:48 | Nagoya, Japan | |
| Draw | 3-3-2 | Kenji Kawaguchi | Draw | Shooto - Shooto | November 27, 1992 | 5 | 3:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Kawaguchi fought to a draw with Honma to remain the Shooto Middleweight Champion. |
| Loss | 3-3-1 | Manabu Yamada | Submission (armbar) | Shooto - Shooto | March 27, 1992 | 3 | n/a | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 3-2-1 | Kenji Kawaguchi | Decision | Shooto - Shooto | October 17, 1991 | 5 | 3:00 | Osaka, Japan | Kawaguchi defeated Honma to remain the Shooto Middleweight Champion. |
| Win | 3-1-1 | Manabu Yamada | Submission (armbar) | Shooto - Shooto | August 3, 1991 | 4 | n/a | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 2-1-1 | Yoshimasa Ishikawa | Submission (armbar) | Shooto - Shooto | May 31, 1991 | 2 | n/a | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Draw | 1-1-1 | Takashi Tojo | Draw | Shooto - Shooto | November 28, 1990 | 1 | n/a | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 1-1 | Kazuhiro Kusayanagi | Submission (triangle choke) | Shooto - Shooto | September 8, 1990 | 1 | 1:17 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 1-0 | Yutaka Fuji | Submission (armbar) | Shooto - Shooto | May 12, 1990 | 2 | 2:36 | Tokyo, Japan |
