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Michihiro Omigawa Bio

Michihiro Omigawa (小見川道大, Omigawa Michihiro, born December 19, 1975) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and Judoka who trains out of Hidehiko Yoshida's dojo. He made it to the finals in the Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix losing to Masanori Kanehara.

Mixed martial arts career

After competing in Judo Michihiro Omigawa began his career as a Lightweight in mixed martial arts but struggled to find wins in this weight division. After cutting down to the Featherweight division Omigawa's recognition and career began to hit off when he entered the Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix tournament promoted by World Victory Road. As a heavy underdog he managed to defeat the likes of LC Davis, Nam Phan and Marlon Sandro to make it to the final of the tournament against Masanori Kanehara (the Semi Finalist loser) who stood in for Hatsu Hioki as Hioki could not continue to compete. Omigawa lost by a close Split Decision against Kanehara but in return earned him the recognition as a strong Featherweight.

After the tournament Omigawa continued to earn a spot as a world top 5 Featherweight by defeating the likes of Hatsu Hioki, Hiroyuki Takaya, Micah Miller, and Cole Escovedo.

Return to the UFC

Omigawa re-signed with the UFC in the featherweight division and he faced WEC veteran Chad Mendes in his return on February 5, 2011 at UFC 126. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Omigawa was defeated by Darren Elkins via unanimous decision on June 11, 2011 at UFC 131. The decision was considered controversial, and despite the loss, UFC president Dana White stated on his Twitter account that both fighters would be paid a win bonus.

Omigawa faced Jason Young on November 5, 2011 at UFC 138 and won the fight via unanimous decision.

Omigawa next faced Yuri Alcantara on January 14, 2012 at UFC 142. Omigawa lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Omigawa is expected to face Manvel Gamburyan on August 4, 2012 at UFC on FOX 4.

Personal life

Omigawa attended high school with fellow Mixed Martial Artists, Hayato Sakurai and Kazuyuki Miyata.

Championships and Accomplishments

• Sengoku Raiden Championships
  • 2009 Sengoku Featherweight Grand Prix Runner up

Mixed martial arts record

External links

• Professional MMA record for Michihiro Omigawa from Sherdog
• Official UFC Profile
• MMA record

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