Dokonjonosuke Mishima: A Charismatic Force in MMA
Yoshitomi Mishima, better known by his ring name Dokonjonosuke Mishima, is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. He began competing in Shooto in 1998 and built his career across several major Japanese promotions, including DEEP and PRIDE, before taking two bouts in the UFC.
Mishima’s record includes wins over tough competition in Japan and abroad. In February 2005, he defeated Tomomi Iwama by unanimous decision to win DEEP’s vacant lightweight title. Later that year, he submitted Charles Bennett with an ankle lock at PRIDE Bushido 9. Mishima also challenged Takanori Gomi for Shooto’s welterweight championship in 2002, a bout that ended in a second-round TKO loss.
His UFC appearances came against Joe Stevenson at UFC 65 and Kenny Florian at UFC Fight Night 9. Both bouts ended by submission, with Stevenson winning by guillotine choke and Florian by rear-naked choke. Mishima’s run in the promotion was brief, but it put him in the cage with two highly regarded lightweights during their ascent.
Mishima remained active in Japan after his UFC stint. His professional record lists a 2008 majority-decision win over Masakazu Imanari and a final recorded MMA bout in October 2011, when he defeated Takeshi Yamazaki by unanimous decision. Across Shooto, DEEP, PRIDE, and the UFC, his career reflects the depth of Japan’s mixed martial arts scene during the sport’s rapid growth in the 2000s.
Selected Recorded Results
- Oct 15, 2011: Dokonjonosuke Mishima won against Takeshi Yamazaki at Grabaka Live – 1st Cage Attack; Decision (Unanimous), round 2, 5:00.
- Aug 23, 2009: Dokonjonosuke Mishima lost to Takafumi Otsuka at Deep – 43 Impact; Decision (Unanimous), round 3, 5:00.
- Dec 22, 2008: Dokonjonosuke Mishima won against Toshiaki Kitada at Deep – Protect Impact 2008; TKO (Punches), round 2, 2:51.
- May 19, 2008: Dokonjonosuke Mishima won against Masakazu Imanari at Deep – 35 Impact; Decision (Majority), round 3, 5:00.
Sources
Sherdog; UFC: Dokonjonosuke Mishima athlete profile.
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Dokonjonosuke Mishima, Mixed Martial Arts, Sports History
