Over the next four years, he amassed a record of 8 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw primarily in that promotion.
He vacated the title In June 2015, Hata was announced as one of the eight featherweights competing on Road to UFC: Japan, a show in the style of The Ultimate Fighter.
In his debut for the Rizin Fighting Federation, Hata faced Hiroyuki Takaya on December 29, 2015.
[2] Hata then went on to lose against Takahiro Ashida before defeating Kyosuke Yokoyama and Koichi Ishizuka consecutively, earning him a title shot.
[8] Hata faced Jinnosuke Kashimura on March 25, 2023 at DEEP Tokyo Impact 2023 2nd Round, winning the bout via unanimous decision.