- Katsuyori Shibata
MMAstatsbox|name=Katsuyori Shibata
nick=
height=height|ft=6|
weight=convert|227|lb|kg st|abbr=on|lk=on
nationality=Japan
birthdate=birth date and age|year=1979|month=11|day=17
died=
fightingfrom=New Japan Pro Wrestling
hometown=Kuwana City, Mie
fightteam=
fightstyle=Muay Thai ,shoot wrestling
wins=2
losses=5
draws=
nocontest=
ko=1
submissions=1|Katsuyori Shibata (born 17th, November 1979) is a
Japan eseprofessional wrestler andmixed martial arts fighter. In professional wrestling, he is known for his hard hitting offense and his realistic bouts.Professional wrestling career
Shibata was an
amateur wrestler during his school days and was competing at national level in 1997. His pro debut was October 10th, 1999 facing close friendWataru Inoue onNew Japan Pro Wrestling . He and Wataru worked their way up the junior ranks together, though Shibata was a slight step ahead of Inoue throughout their joint rise, and subsequently challenged for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title first.In 2005, Shibata left New Japan, becoming a free lancer and has most notably fought for
Pro Wrestling NOAH . One of his most famous matches in NOAH was with former amateur wrestlerJun Akiyama . Shibata delivered a brutal kick to Akiyama's face and bursting his forehead open.Mixed martial arts career
*Katsuyori Shibata's mixed martial arts profile [http://www.fighters.com/fighter/Katsuyori_Shibata.html]
*Katsuyori Shibata's professional wrestling profile [http://www.puroresufan.com/roster/shibata.php]
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