Miki Motono

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Miki Motono
Born (1994-05-18) May 18, 1994 (age 29)
Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Native name本野美樹
NationalityJapanese
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight108.0 lb (49 kg; 7 st 10 lb)
DivisionStrawweight (2019-2021)
Atomweight (2022-present)
StyleJudo, Wrestling[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofTokyo, Japan
TeamAACC
Years active2019–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins8
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision4
Losses4
By submission2
By decision2
UniversityTokai University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Miki Motono (本野美樹, born May 18, 1994) is a Japanese mixed martial artist, currently competing in the atomweight division of Deep Jewels. A professional competitor since 2019, she is the former Deep Jewels interim strawweight champion.

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

DEEP JEWELS[edit]

Early career[edit]

Motono made her professional debut against Mariya Suzuki at HEAT 44 on March 2, 2019. She utilized her superior grappling to win the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding her both rounds of the bout.[2]

Motono faced the more experienced Mika Nagano (16–11–1) at Deep Jewels 24 on June 9, 2019, in her second professional appearance. She won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges once again awarding her both rounds of the bout.[3]

Motono moved out of Japan for her next bout, as she faced the Eternal MMA strawweight champion Casey O'Neill at Eternal MMA 48 on October 4, 2019, in O'Neill's native Melbourne, Australia.[4] O'Neill won the fight by unanimous decision, handing Motono her first professional loss.

Motono returned to Deep Jewels for her next bout, as she faced Nongpan Kanjana at Deep Jewels 28 on February 24, 2020.[5] She won the fight by a first-round technical knockout, stopping Nongpan with grounded strikes.[6]

Interim strawweight champion[edit]

Her 2–0 record with the promotion earned Motono the chance to face Asami Nakai for the Deep Jewels interim Strawweight Championship at Deep Jewels 29 on July 23, 2020.[7] She won the fight by a first-round technical knockout, stopping Nakai with ground and pound near the end of the opening round.[8]

As the full champion Mizuki Inoue was still competing in the UFC, Motono was booked to face the promotional newcomer Seika Izawa in a non-title bout at Deep Jewels 31 on December 19, 2020.[9] She lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–27, 30–27 and 29–28.[10]

Izawa and Motono were expected to rematch for the interim Jewels strawweight championship at Deep Jewels 32 on March 7, 2021,[11] before Motono withdrew due to a partial rupture of the ligament in her knee.[12] The fight was rescheduled for Deep Jewels 33 on June 20, 2021.[13] She lost the fight by submission, tapping to an armbar at the 3:32 minute mark of the first round.[14]

Post title career[edit]

Motono faced Namiko Kawabata at Deep Jewels 35 on December 11, 2021. She successfully snapped her two-fight losing streak, as she won the fight by unanimous decision.[15]

Motono dropped down to super atomweight in order to face Mizuki Oshiro at Deep Jewels 36 on March 12, 2022. She won the fight by a first-round submission, forcing Oshiro to tap in the last minute of the round.[16] Following this victory, Fight Matrix ranked Motono as the tenth best atomweight in the world in their June 2022 rankings.[17]

Motono faced Moeri Suda in a super atomweight bout at Deep Jewels 39 on November 23, 2022.[18] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[19]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
12 matches 8 wins 4 losses
By knockout 2 0
By submission 2 2
By decision 4 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 8–4 Feng Xiaocan Submission (armbar) Happy Elephant MMA Champions League October 27, 2023 3 1:48 Nanjing, China Return to Strawweight. For the vacant Happy Elephant Strawweight Championship.
Win 8–3 Moeri Suda Decision (unanimous) Deep Jewels 39 November 23, 2022 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 7–3 Mizuki Oshiro Submission (armbar) Deep Jewels 36 March 12, 2022 1 4:18 Tokyo, Japan Super Atomweight debut.
Win 6–3 Namiko Kawabata Decision (unanimous) Deep Jewels 35 December 11, 2021 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 5–3 Seika Izawa Submission (armbar) Deep Jewels 33 June 20, 2021 1 3:22 Tokyo, Japan Lost the interim Jewels Strawweight Championship.
Loss 5–2 Seika Izawa Decision (unanimous) Deep Jewels 31 December 19, 2020 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 5–1 Asami Nakai TKO (Punches) Deep Jewels 29 July 23, 2020 1 4:23 Tokyo, Japan Won the interim Jewels Strawweight Championship.
Win 4–1 Nongpan Kanjana TKO (Punches) Deep Jewels 28 February 24, 2020 1 4:27 Tokyo, Japan
Win 3–1 Park Ji-young Submission (armbar) DEEP 93 Impact December 15, 2019 1 3:36 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 2–1 Casey O'Neill Decision (unanimous) Eternal MMA 48 October 4, 2019 5 5:00 Melbourne, Australia O'Neill missed weight (115.4 lb) and was stripped of the Eternal MMA Strawweight Championship. Only Motono was eligible to win the title.
Win 2–0 Mika Nagano Decision (unanimous) Deep Jewels 24 June 9, 2019 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 1–0 Mariya Suzuki Decision (unanimous) HEAT 44 March 2, 2019 2 5:00 Nagoya, Japan Strawweight debut.

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See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Motono, Miki". deep2001.com. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  2. ^ "【HEAT】石井慧がアームロックで王座奪取、試合後には相手の反則に怒りの抗議". efight.jp. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  3. ^ "【DEEP JEWELS】強豪柔道部出身の本野美樹、プロ2戦目でベテラン長野美香に勝利". efight.jp. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  4. ^ "【海外MMA】DEEP JEWELSの超新星"ミキボンバー"こと本野美樹、プロ3戦目でタイトルマッチに挑戦". efight.jp. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  5. ^ "【DEEP JEWELS】KINGレイナと本野美樹がタイ・ロケット軍団と対戦、アム・ザ・ロケットがミクロ級トーナメント参戦＝2月24日（月・祝）ニューピアホール". gonkaku.jp. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  6. ^ "【DEEP JEWELS】本野美樹がタイからの刺客に圧勝でタイトル戦をアピール". getnews.jp. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  7. ^ "【DEEP JEWELS】7.23"美腹筋ママ"杉山しずか参戦、美女ファイター4名のセミプロファイトも発表". getnews.jp. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  8. ^ "本野美樹が赤林檎下し暫定王者に「ＲＩＺＩＮに出たい」…ＤＥＥＰ ＪＥＷＥＬＳ全試合結果". hochi.news. 23 July 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  9. ^ "【DEEP JEWELS】プロ2戦目にして暫定王者と戦う"超新星"伊澤星花「今のどくだみ荘の生活から脱出したい」". gonkaku.jp. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  10. ^ "【DEEP JEWELS】新星・伊澤星花がジャイアントキリング、王者・本野美樹を2戦目で破る". efight.jp. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  11. ^ Sargent, Robert; Yamamoto, Go (18 January 2021). "Strawweight Title Rematch, Atomweight GP Set For Deep Jewels 32". mmarising.com. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  12. ^ "DEEP JEWELS 5.5 後楽園ホール：本野美樹×伊澤星花、仕切り直し戦。アトム級GPは準決勝・決勝。チケット概要発表". boutreview.com. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  13. ^ News (19 March 2021). "Miki Motono faces Seika Izawa at Deep-Jewels 33". asianmma.com. Retrieved 28 June 2022. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  14. ^ Yamamoto, Go (20 June 2021). "Seika Izawa Discusses Future Goals Following Deep Jewels Title Win". mmarising.com. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  15. ^ Sargent, Robert; Yamamoto, Go (11 December 2021). "Miki Motono Rebounds With Dominant Victory At Deep Jewels 35". mmarising.com. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  16. ^ "【DEEP JEWELS】本野美樹、アームバーで"ストライカー"にっせーを１R一本で極める". efight.jp. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  17. ^ "Published Rankings Snapshots: Atomweight". fightmatrix.com. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  18. ^ "DEEP JEWELS 11.23 ニューピアホール：米国修行帰りの本野美樹、高3の新鋭・須田萌里と49kg戦。東よう子、タイ人のダイヤモンドローズとバンタム級戦。ミッコ・ニルバーナは6年ぶりDEEP登場のNØRIと". boutreview.com. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  19. ^ "【DEEP JEWELS39】共に打撃が向上。本野がTD＆パウンドで、三角＆腕十字を狙う須田を封じ込める". mmaplanet.jp. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  20. ^ "Saori Oshima MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". sherdog.com. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
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