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Takashi Satō (佐藤天, Satō Takashi, born June 9, 1990) is an Japanese mixed martial artist. A professional since 2013, he currently competes in theWelterweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Mixed Martial Arts Career
Japan
Sato started his mma career fighting in various promotions in Japan. Sato then fought for Pancrase and Deep promotions in Japan. He earned a Pancrase title shot but lost to Glaico França. Sato earned the opportunity to fight in the UFC after beating former UFC fighter Matt Vaile.
Ultimate Fighter Championship
Sato made his UFC debut on April 27, 2019 against Ben Saunders at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson.After being tagged by Saunders early, Sato won the fight by knockout.
Sato‘s next Fight was against Belal Muhammad on September 7, 2019 in the United Emirates at UFC 242.Sato lost by rear-naked choke in the third round.
Sato was scheduled to face Ramiz Brahimaj on June 27, 2020at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hookerbut the fight was scratched due to one of Bragimaj’s cornermen testing positive for COVID-19. Two days before the fight, Sato’s opponent was switched to UFC newcomer Jason Witt. Sato won the fight via knock out in 48 seconds in round one.
Sato is expected to face Daniel Rodriguez on August 22, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 175.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 19 matches | 16 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 2 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 16–3 | Jason Witt | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker | June 27, 2020 | 1 | 0:48 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 15–3 | Belal Muhammad | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 242 | September 7, 2019 | 3 | 1:55 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 15–2 | Ben Saunders | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson | April 27, 2019 | 2 | 1:18 | Sunrise, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 14–2 | Matt Vaile | TKO (ground and pound) | Pancrase 300 | October 21, 2018 | 2 | 3:35 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 13–2 | Glaico França | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Pancrase 297 | July 1, 2018 | 4 | 1:15 | Tokyo, Japan | For the vacant Pancrase Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–1 | Masayuki Hamagishi | TKO (elbows and punches) | GRANDSLAM 7 | March 25, 2018 | 2 | 3:59 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 12–1 | Akihiro Murayama | TKO (punches) | Pancrase 292 | December 10, 2017 | 1 | 0:52 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 11–1 | Kenta Takagi | TKO (punches) | Pancrase 289 | August 20, 2017 | 1 | 4:15 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 10–1 | Anton Radman | TKO (knee) | Pancrase 286 | April 23, 2017 | 1 | 3:43 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 9–1 | Eric Michael Fought | Decision (split) | Pancrase 273 | December 13, 2015 | 3 | 3:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 8–1 | Kenta Takagi | TKO (punch) | Pancrase 269 | August 8, 2015 | 1 | 2:27 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 8–0 | Yusaku Tsukumo | TKO (doctor stoppage) | DEEP 72 Impact | May 16, 2015 | 1 | 2:09 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 7–0 | Vyron Phillips | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase 265 | March 15, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 6–0 | Hidetora | TKO (punches) | DEEP DREAM Impact | December 31, 2014 | 1 | 4:21 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 5–0 | Yasuaki Miura | TKO (punch) | TTF Challenge 03 | November 2, 2014 | 1 | 0:29 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 4–0 | Genpei Hayashi | TKO (punches) | Pancrase 260 | August 10, 2014 | 1 | 2:51 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 3–0 | Makoto Kawawa | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Pancrase 258 | May 11, 2014 | 3 | 2:36 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 2–0 | Joe Proctor | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Pancrase Bayside Fight 2 | December 31, 2013 | 1 | 2:31 | Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan | |
| Win | 1–0 | Shotaro Yabe | Decision (unanimous) | Tribe Tokyo Fight | October 20, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
External Links
- Takashi Sato at UFC
- Professional MMA record for Takashi Sato from Sherdog