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(born 28 May 1976) is a Japanese
mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...
. A professional competitor since 2000, he has competed for
Shooto Shooto is a combat sport and mixed martial arts organization that is governed by the ''Shooto Association'' and the ''International Shooto Commission''. Shooto was originally formed in 1985, first as a particular fighting system and then in 198 ...
,
DEEP Deep or The Deep may refer to: Places United States * Deep Creek (Appomattox River tributary), Virginia * Deep Creek (Great Salt Lake), Idaho and Utah * Deep Creek (Mahantango Creek tributary), Pennsylvania * Deep Creek (Mojave River tributary), ...
, and
World Victory Road World Victory Road (WVR) is a defunct Japanese mixed martial arts (MMA) organization which promoted the Sengoku Raiden Championship (SRC) in Japan. The organization was formed in 2007 following the purchase of PRIDE FC by Zuffa. It operated in ...
. He is the former Shooto Lightweight (143 lbs) Champion.


Biography

Hideki Kadowaki was born in Ichihara,
Chiba Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Chiba Prefecture has a population of 6,278,060 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of . Chiba Prefecture borders Ibaraki Prefecture to the north, Saitama Prefecture to the ...
. He started
MMA Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on strike (attack), striking, grappling and ground f ...
11 years ago. He started out just goofing around with friends, and then thought it would be fun to do fighting as a job. After deciding to become a professional fighter, he joined Wajyutsu Keisyukai in
Nagasaki is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. It became the sole port used for trade with the Portuguese and Dutch during the 16th through 19th centuries. The Hidden Christian Sites in the ...
, where the former headquarters was located. He worked various part-time jobs to support himself, and trained there for two years, after which he moved to
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
where there were more competitions and fight opportunities. Currently, he trains and fights out of Wajyutsu Keisyukai Tokyo HQ, and teaches classes at Marupuro Gym once or twice a week. His strength is in grappling, but over time he developed a good striking game, training with other Keishukai pros such as strikers
Kenji Osawa Kenji Osawa (born November 4, 1976) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist from Tokyo. He debuted in MMA over a decade ago, and trains and fights out of Wajitsu Keishukai, where he teaches once a week. MMA career Osawa's fight record is 21 ...
,
Hayate Usui is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist and pro Shooto fighter. From Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, he now lives and trains in Tokyo at Wajitsu Keishukai's RJW (Real Japanese Wrestling) and Tokyo HQ. Usui debuted in kickboxing six years ...
, and many others. His namesake is called the Kadowaki special, which is a modified
rear naked choke The rear naked choke (RNC) is a chokehold in martial arts applied from an opponent's back. The word "naked" in this context suggests that, unlike other strangulation techniques found in jujutsu/judo, this hold does not require the use of a keikogi ...
which is applied from the back crucifix position instead of the standard
back mount Back mount, or rear mount (often confused with back control), is a dominant grappling position where the practitioner is on their opponent's back in such a way that they have control of their opponent (in back control, the practitioner controls ...
. His favorite saying is, "Just enjoy life!" He became Shooto 65 kg champion on March 28, 2008 by defeating
Akitoshi Tamura Akitoshi Tamura (born May 31, 1980) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed almost exclusively in the Shooto organization, before making his debut in 2008 at the WEC 37. In 2007, he was the lightweight champion of Shooto. He was once rank ...
by majority decision.


Championships and accomplishments

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Shooto Shooto is a combat sport and mixed martial arts organization that is governed by the ''Shooto Association'' and the ''International Shooto Commission''. Shooto was originally formed in 1985, first as a particular fighting system and then in 198 ...
** Shooto Lightweight Championship (One time) **2002 Shooto Lightweight Rookie Champion **2000 All Japan Amateur Shooto Welterweight Runner Up


Mixed martial arts record

, - , Loss , align=center, 16–17–3 , Satoshi Inaba , Decision (majority) , Grandslam 7: Way of the Cage , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 16-16-3 , Yusuke Kawango , Decision (unanimous) , Tribe Tokyo Fight: TTF Challenge 07 , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 16–15–3 , Yuki Ohara , Decision (unanimous) , DEEP: Cage Impact 2016 in Korakuen Hall , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 15–15–3 , Satoshi Nishino , Submission , Grachan 14: Mach Matsuri , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 3:18 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 14–15–3 , Kleber Koike Erbst , Submission (rear-naked choke) , DEEP: Cage Impact 2013 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 4:21 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 14–14–3 , Hiroshige Tanaka , KO (punch) , Shooto: 2nd Round 2013 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 0:49 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 14–13–3 , Tatsunao Nagakura , TKO (punches) , DEEP: 58 Impact , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 3:35 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 14–12–3 ,
Kazunori Yokota is a Japanese mixed martial artist and judoka. Yokota became famous fighting in the Japanese MMA promotion DEEP, and eventually debuted WVR Sengoku, his only fight in a cage was his MMA debut, which was on 19 September 2004 against Keita Naka ...
, Decision (unanimous) , DEEP: 57 Impact , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , For
DEEP Deep or The Deep may refer to: Places United States * Deep Creek (Appomattox River tributary), Virginia * Deep Creek (Great Salt Lake), Idaho and Utah * Deep Creek (Mahantango Creek tributary), Pennsylvania * Deep Creek (Mojave River tributary), ...
Featherweight Championship.
, - , Draw , align=center, 14–11–3 , Kosuke Kindaichi , Draw , Shooto: Gig Saitama 3 , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 5:00 , Saitama, Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 14–11–2 , Yusuke Yachi , Decision (unanimous) , Shooto: The Rookie Tournament 2010 Final , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 13–11–2 ,
Gustavo Falciroli Gustavo Falciroli (born 13 December 1982) is an Australian-Brazilian mixed martial artist. Brazilian-born Gustavo has lived in Australia since 2007 and is an Australian citizen. Gustavo Falciroli is the reigning Cage Fighting Championship and Au ...
, KO (punches) , Shooto Australia: Superfight Australia 8 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 1:53 ,
Joondalup Joondalup () is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, approximately north of Perth's central business district. It contains the central business district of the regional City of Joondalup and acts as the primary urban centre of Perth's outer ...
, Australia , , - , Loss , align=center, 13–10–2 , Taiki Tsuchiya , Decision (unanimous) , Shooto: The Way of Shooto 1: Like a Tiger, Like a Dragon , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 13–9–2 ,
Nam Phan Nhat Nam Si Phan (born March 13, 1983), better known as Nam Phan, is an American retired mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist and professional boxer. A professional in mixed martial arts since 2001, Phan has also competed for the Ultimate Fig ...
, TKO (punches) , World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 7 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 3:09 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 13–8–2 , Takeshi Inoue , Decision (unanimous) , Shooto: Shooto Tradition 4 , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , Lost Shooto Lightweight (143 lbs) Championship. , - , Win , align=center, 13–7–2 ,
Akitoshi Tamura Akitoshi Tamura (born May 31, 1980) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed almost exclusively in the Shooto organization, before making his debut in 2008 at the WEC 37. In 2007, he was the lightweight champion of Shooto. He was once rank ...
, Decision (majority) , Shooto: Back To Our Roots 8 , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , Won Shooto Lightweight (143 lbs) Championship. , - , Win , align=center, 12–7–2 ,
Rumina Sato (, kanji for given name: 留美奈) is a Japanese retired mixed martial artist, famous for his career in the Shooto organization. In the past he fought mostly in the 155 lb division, but he moved down to the 145 lb division. Mixed mar ...
, Submission (rear naked choke) , Shooto: Back to Our Roots 5 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 4:09 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 11–7–2 ,
Akiyo Nishiura (born August 8, 1983) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Nishiura currently competes in MMA for the DREAM organization as a Featherweight and has also fought for Shooto, Cage Force, and DEEP. Mixed martial arts care ...
, Decision (split) , Shooto: Back to Our Roots 2 , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 11–6–2 , Daisuke Ishizawa , Decision (unanimous) , Shooto: 11/30 in Kitazawa Town Hall , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 10–6–2 , Adrian Pang , Decision (unanimous) , WR 6: Warrior's Realm , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 , Australia , , - , Draw , align=center, 9–6–2 , Miki Shida , Draw , GCM: D.O.G. 4 , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 9–6–1 , ,
Hatsu Hioki (, born July 18, 1983) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist competing in the featherweight division. He is the former Shooto Lightweight Champion, Sengoku Featherweight Champion, and TKO Featherweight Champion. Hioki is a long time ...
, Submission (armbar) , Shooto: Gig Central 8 , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 3:34 ,
Nagoya is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city and third most populous urban area in Japan, with a population of 2.3million in 2020. Located on the Pacific coast in central Honshu, it is the capital and the most pop ...
, Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 9–5–1 ,
Akitoshi Tamura Akitoshi Tamura (born May 31, 1980) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed almost exclusively in the Shooto organization, before making his debut in 2008 at the WEC 37. In 2007, he was the lightweight champion of Shooto. He was once rank ...
, Decision (unanimous) , Shooto: 3/11 in Korakuen Hall , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 8–5–1 ,
Alexandre Franca Nogueira Alexandre Franca "Pequeno" Nogueira (born January 15, 1978) is a Brazilian Luta Livre fighter and the former Shooto Lightweight Champion, a Japanese mixed martial arts organization. Nogueira began his professional career at the age of 20, defea ...
, Submission (guillotine choke) , Shooto: Year End Show 2004 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 3:34 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 8–4–1 ,
Naoya Uematsu Naoya Uematsu (born September 10, 1978) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist who competed in the bantamweight, featherweight and lightweight divisions in Cage Force, DEEP and Shooto. He is the head instructor of the NEXUSENSE gym. In addi ...
, Submission (guillotine choke) , Shooto: Shooto Junkie Is Back! , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 0:45 ,
Chiba Chiba may refer to: Places China * (), town in Jianli County, Jingzhou, Hubei Japan * Chiba (city), capital of Chiba Prefecture ** Chiba Station, a train station * Chiba Prefecture, a sub-national jurisdiction in the Greater Tokyo Area on ...
, Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 8–3–1 ,
Bao Quach Bao Quach (born September 4, 1979) is an American featherweight professional mixed martial artist who has fought for Bellator, Affliction, M-1 Global, EliteXC, Strikeforce, World Extreme Cagefighting, King of the Cage, and Shooto promotions ...
, Submission (rear naked choke) , Shooto: Year End Show 2003 , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 4:40 ,
Chiba Chiba may refer to: Places China * (), town in Jianli County, Jingzhou, Hubei Japan * Chiba (city), capital of Chiba Prefecture ** Chiba Station, a train station * Chiba Prefecture, a sub-national jurisdiction in the Greater Tokyo Area on ...
, Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 7–3–1 , Denisas Archirejevas , Submission (armbar) , Shooto: 9/5 in Korakuen Hall , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 3:45 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 6–3–1 ,
Makoto Ishikawa Makoto Ishikawa (born October 12, 1974) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions. Mixed martial arts record , - , Loss , align=center, 11-10-1 , Hidehiko Hasegawa , Decision (unanimo ...
, Decision (unanimous) , Shooto: 5/4 in Korakuen Hall , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 5–3–1 ,
Tetsuo Katsuta Tetsuo Katsuta (born March 21, 1978) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed in the Featherweight division. Mixed martial arts record , - , Loss , align=center, 7-5-2 , Makoto Ishikawa , Decision (Unanimous) , Shooto 2004: 1 ...
, Decision (unanimous) , Shooto: 3/18 in Korakuen Hall , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 5–2–1 , Hiroshi Komatsu , Decision (unanimous) , Shooto: Treasure Hunt 11 , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 4–2–1 ,
Masashi Kameda Masashi Kameda (born July 13, 1975) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed in the Featherweight division. Mixed martial arts record , - , Loss , align=center, 2-6-3 , Motoyuki Takinishi , Submission (kimura) , Deep: clubDee ...
, Submission (rear naked choke) , Shooto: Treasure Hunt 9 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 2:23 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 3–2–1 , Eiji Murayama , Decision (39-38) , GCM: ORG 3rd , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 3–1–1 , Naoya Miyamoto , Submission (rear naked choke) , Shooto: Wanna Shooto 2002 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 2:12 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Loss , align=center, 2–1–1 ,
Norifumi Yamamoto was a Japanese mixed martial artist and kickboxer who competed in the bantamweight division of the UFC. He quickly gained popularity in the Shooto organization due to his aggressive, well-rounded style and controversial persona. He moved on to K ...
, TKO (punches) , Shooto: To The Top 8 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 4:02 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Draw , align=center, 2–0–1 ,
Koji Takeuchi Koji Takeuchi (born May 29, 1974) is a Japanese people, Japanese mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist. He competed in the Welterweight (MMA), Welterweight division. Mixed martial arts record , - , Win , align=center, 7-8-5 , Hiroshi K ...
, Draw , Shooto: To The Top 2 , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 2–0 , Takuhito Hida , Decision (unanimous) , Shooto: To The Top 1 , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 5:00 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, Japan , , - , Win , align=center, 1–0 , Takashi Ohuchi , Submission (rear naked choke) , Shooto: R.E.A.D. 12 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 4:10 ,
Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
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References


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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kadowaki, Hideki 1976 births Living people Japanese male mixed martial artists Featherweight mixed martial artists Sportspeople from Chiba Prefecture