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Satoru Kitaoka

JapanJapanAge 46Lotus SetagayaDEEP
45
Wins
29
Losses
10
Draws
49%
Finish Rate
0
KO / TKO
22
Submissions
2000
Pro Debut

Biography

Satoru Kitaoka, is a Japanese shoot wrestler and mixed martial artist who most recently competed for RIZIN. A professional competitor since 2000, he has also competed for DREAM, Pancrase, DEEP, and World Victory Road. Kitaoka is renowned for his catch wrestling abilities which he learned studying under two of Japan's most respected catch wrestlers Masakatsu Funaki and Minoru Suzuki. He is also a Brazilian jiu jitsu blackbelt under Yuki Nakai. A master of the guillotine choke and leg lock submissions, Kitaoka holds notable wins over Takanori Gomi, Paul Daley, and Carlos Condit.

How He Wins

KO / TKO0
Decision1
Submission22

Finish Rate

49%
22 of 45
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts84 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossJapanShoma YamadaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP 128 ImpactNov 2, 2025
LossJapanSoshi YamamotoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP 124 ImpactMar 15, 2025
LossJapanDaigo KuramotoH2HTKO (knee to the body and punches)R1DEEP 119 ImpactMay 3, 2024
LossJapanTakeshi IzumiH2HDecision (split)R3DEEP 116 ImpactNov 11, 2023
WinJapanRyota OkiH2HDecision (split)R3DEEP x NariagariJul 23, 2023
WinJapanTakuya OyamaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3DEEP 113 ImpactMay 7, 2023
WinJapanYuki TakanoH2HSubmission (north-south choke)R3DEEP 112 ImpactFeb 11, 2023
LossJapanKimihiro EtoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP 110 ImpactNov 12, 2022
LossJapanHiroto UesakoH2HDecision (split)R3Deep 108 ImpactJul 10, 2022
LossJapanTakumi SuzukiH2HKO (knee)R3Deep 104 ImpactOct 23, 2021
LossJapanJuri OharaH2HKO (stomp and punches)R1Deep 100 Impact 20th AnniversaryFeb 21, 2021
LossJapanTakasuke KumeH2HDecision (split)R3Rizin 24Sep 27, 2020
DrawJapanSho KoganeH2HDrawR3Ismos 1Jul 31, 2020
LossUnited StatesJohnny CaseH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R1Rizin 17Jul 28, 2019
LossRoberto de SouzaTKO (punches)R2Rizin 15Apr 21, 2019
WinJapanTatsuya KawajiriH2HDecision (split)R3RIZIN: Heisei's Last Yarennoka!Dec 31, 2018
LossJapanKoji TakedaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 86 ImpactOct 27, 2018
LossBrazilDiego BrandaoH2HKO (punches)R1RIZIN 11Jul 29, 2018
WinUkraineTaras SapaH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Pancrase 295Apr 15, 2018
LossJapanKiichi KunimotoH2HDecision (unanimous)R2RIZIN World Grand Prix 2017: Second RoundDec 29, 2017
LossJapanYusuke YachiH2HTKO (punches)R2RIZIN FF 6: RIZIN World Grand Prix 2017 Opening Round Part 1Jul 30, 2017
WinUnited StatesDaron CruickshankH2HTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)R1RIZIN World Grand-Prix 2016: 2nd RoundDec 29, 2016
WinLeonardo Mafra TexeiraSubmission (heel hook)R1Pancrase 281Oct 2, 2016
WinJapanKota ShimoishiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 76 ImpactJun 26, 2016
LossJapanKazuki TokudomeH2HKO (punches)R4Pancrase: 271Nov 1, 2015
WinJapanYuki OkanoH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2DEEP: Cage Impact 2015Jul 20, 2015
WinJapanAkira OkadaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: 265Mar 15, 2015
WinJapanYoshiyuki YoshidaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: DREAM Impact 2014: Omisoka SpecialDec 31, 2014
WinUnited StatesRichie WhitsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: 261Oct 5, 2014
WinJapanNaoto MiyazakiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 66 ImpactApr 29, 2014
LossRussiaRamazan EsenbaevH2HKO (punches)R2Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2013Dec 31, 2013
WinUnited StatesDom O'GradyH2HTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)R1Pancrase 252: 20th AnniversarySep 29, 2013
WinJapanDaisuke NakamuraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 62 ImpactApr 26, 2013
LossUnited StatesWill BrooksH2HTKO (punches)R2DREAM 18Dec 31, 2012
WinJapanKatsunori KikunoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 58 ImpactJun 15, 2012
LossJapanShinya AokiH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011Dec 31, 2011
WinBrazilWillamy FreireH2HDecision (split)R3DREAM 17Sep 24, 2011
WinJapanJutaro NakaoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 53 ImpactApr 22, 2011
WinJapanKuniyoshi HironakaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2Pancrase: Passion Tour 9Oct 3, 2010
WinBrazilJorge RodriguesH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Passion Tour 5Jun 5, 2010
LossUnited StatesJorge MasvidalH2HKO (punches)R2World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 11Nov 7, 2009
LossJapanMizuto HirotaH2HTKO (knees)R4World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 9Aug 2, 2009
WinJapanYukio SakaguchiH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1Pancrase: Changing Tour 3Jun 6, 2009
WinJapanTakanori GomiH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku no Ran 2009Jan 4, 2009
WinJapanKazunori YokotaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6Nov 1, 2008
WinJapanEiji MitsuokaH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6Nov 1, 2008
WinUnited StatesClay FrenchH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 4Aug 24, 2008
WinAustraliaIan James SchaffaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 2May 18, 2008
LossJapanKatsuya InoueH2HDecision (split)R3Pancrase: Shining 1Jan 30, 2008
WinUSAJason PalaciosH2HDecision (split)R3Pancrase: Rising 6Sep 5, 2007
WinBrazilFabricio MonteiroH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R2DEEP: 29 ImpactApr 13, 2007
WinItalyGustavo PiconeH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Rising 2Feb 28, 2007
WinSouth KoreaJu Pyo HongH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1Pancrase: Blow 9Oct 25, 2006
WinEnglandPaul DaleyH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Pancrase: Blow 6Aug 27, 2006
LossJapanDaizo IshigeH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Blow 4May 2, 2006
WinJapanTatsunori TanakaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2Pancrase: Blow 2Mar 19, 2006
DrawJapanKatsuya InoueH2HDrawR3Pancrase: Blow 1Jan 26, 2006
WinUnited StatesCarlos ConditH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Pancrase: Spiral 8Oct 2, 2005
WinUnited StatesThomas SchulteH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Pancrase: Spiral 5Jul 10, 2005
WinJapanHidehiko HasegawaH2HDecision (split)R3Pancrase: Spiral 2Mar 6, 2005
LossJapanKatsuya InoueH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Brave 10Nov 7, 2004
DrawUnited StatesHeath SimsH2HDrawR3Pancrase: Brave 8Sep 24, 2004
WinUnited StatesKurt PellegrinoH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2Pancrase: 2004 Neo-Blood Tournament SemifinalsJul 25, 2004
WinJapanTakaichi HirayamaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2Pancrase: Brave 5May 28, 2004
LossJapanEiji IshikawaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Brave 3Mar 29, 2004
DrawJapanTadahiro HosakaH2HDrawR2Pancrase: Brave 2Feb 15, 2004
WinJapanNaoki SekiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Hybrid 9Oct 31, 2003
DrawJapanYuji HoshinoH2HDrawR3Pancrase: Hybrid 7Jun 22, 2003
DrawJapanTakuya WadaH2HDrawR2Pancrase: Hybrid 4Apr 12, 2003
WinJapanHiroki NagaokaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pancrase: Hybrid 1Jan 26, 2003
WinJapanTaro MinatoH2HDecision (majority)R2Pancrase: Spirit 7Oct 29, 2002
LossJapanHidetaka MonmaH2HKO (knee)R1Pancrase: 2002 Neo-Blood Tournament Second RoundJul 28, 2002
WinJapanKenji AraiH2HSubmission (toe hold)R3Pancrase: 2002 Neo-Blood Tournament Second RoundJul 28, 2002
WinJapanHiroyuki NozawaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pancrase: 2002 Neo-Blood Tournament Opening RoundJul 28, 2002
WinJapanKenji AraiH2HDecision (majority)R2Pancrase: Spirit 4May 11, 2002
LossJapanKoji OishiH2HDecision (majority)R2Pancrase: Spirit 3Mar 25, 2002
DrawJapanHiroki NagaokaH2HDrawR2Pancrase: Proof 7Dec 1, 2001
WinJapanYohei OtaH2HDecision (39-38)R2GCM: The Contenders 6Oct 8, 2001
DrawJapanJunya MiyakawaH2HDrawR2Pancrase: Proof 5Aug 25, 2001
DrawJapanKenichi SerizawaH2HDrawR2GCM: Club Contenders 1Aug 15, 2001
LossJapanYuji HoshinoH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pancrase: Proof 4Jun 26, 2001
DrawKousei KubotaDrawR2Pancrase: Proof 2Mar 31, 2001
WinJapanKazuhito KikuchiH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pancrase: Trans 8Dec 9, 2000
LossJapanYoshinori KawasakiH2HDecision (majority)R1Pancrase: Trans 6Oct 31, 2000

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.