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Ryuta Sakurai

JapanJapanAge 54R-Blood
30
Wins
28
Losses
6
Draws
77%
Finish Rate
11
KO / TKO
12
Submissions
1996
Pro Debut

Biography

Ryuta Sakurai Japanese: 桜井隆多 is a Japanese mixed martial artist who currently competes in the middleweight division. A veteran who fought for many companies such as Shooto, Pancrase and PRIDE. Nicknamed Mr. DEEP, he is best known for spending most of his fighting career in DEEP, where he is a former DEEP Middleweight champion.

How He Wins

KO / TKO11
Decision0
Submission12

Finish Rate

77%
23 of 30
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts64 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinJapanTadahide AokiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3GRACHAN 68 x Brave Fight 31Mar 9, 2024
WinJapanKento UedaH2HSubmission (armbar)R2GRACHAN 65: 15 Years AnniversaryOct 15, 2023
LossKo Seok-hyunTKO (punches)R2AFC 24 x HEAT 51Apr 6, 2023
LossJapanHidetaka AratoH2HTechnical Decision (unanimous)R2GRACHAN 58Dec 4, 2022
WinCzech RepublicRadek HeclH2HTKO (punches)R2GRACHAN 57Sep 4, 2022
LossJapanHiroki NagaokaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3GRACHAN 48Jun 20, 2021
WinDaryl LokokuSubmission (armbar)R2GRACHAN 42 x GLADIATOR 011Dec 21, 2019
WinJapanAkihito MamiyaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2BRAVE FIGHT 18 x GRACHAN 39Mar 10, 2019
LossJapanTatsuya MizunoH2HSubmission (rear naked choke)R2Deep 87 ImpactDec 22, 2018
WinJapanHikaru SatoH2HTKO (punches)R2Pancrase 289Aug 20, 2017
LossJapanYoichiro SatoH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2Deep: 78 ImpactMar 18, 2017
LossJapanTaisuke OkunoH2HDecision (split)R3Deep: Cage Impact 2016Oct 18, 2016
LossJapanYushin OkamiH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R2Deep: 75 ImpactFeb 27, 2016
LossBulgariaSvetlozar SavovH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Abu Dhabi Warriors 2Mar 26, 2015
LossJapanKen HasegawaH2HSubmission (keylock)R1Deep: 71 ImpactFeb 28, 2015
LossJapanYoshiyuki NakanishiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Deep: 69 ImpactOct 26, 2014
LossPolandMamed KhalidovH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1KSW 25: Khalidov vs. Sakurai 2Dec 7, 2013
WinJapanYuji SakuragiH2HKO (punch and flying knee)R1Deep: Cage Impact 2013Jun 15, 2013
WinJapanHiromitsu KaneharaH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R3Deep: Haleo ImpactDec 22, 2012
LossJapanKazuhiro NakamuraH2HDecision (majority)R3Deep: 60 ImpactOct 19, 2012
WinJapanKatsuyori ShibataH2HTKO (punches)R2Deep: 55 ImpactAug 26, 2011
WinJapanYoshiyuki NakanishiH2HSubmission (armbar)R3Deep: 52 ImpactFeb 25, 2011
LossJapanRiki FukudaH2HTKO (knees)R2Deep: 49 ImpactAug 27, 2010
DrawPolandMamed KhalidovH2HDraw (unanimous)R4KSW 13: KumiteMay 7, 2010
WinJapanHiroki SatoH2HKO (punch)R1Deep: Cage Impact 2009Dec 19, 2009
WinGuamHosea WareH2HSubmission (straight armbar)R1Deep: 44 ImpactOct 10, 2009
DrawJapanHiromitsu KaneharaH2HDraw (majority)R2Deep: 42 ImpactJun 30, 2009
LossJapanRiki FukudaH2HTKO (punches)R1Deep: 40 ImpactFeb 20, 2009
WinJapanSojiro OruiH2HDecision (split)R2Deep: 38 ImpactOct 23, 2008
WinJapanKozo UritaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Deep: 37 ImpactAug 17, 2008
WinJapanYoung ChoiH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Deep: 35 ImpactMay 19, 2008
LossJapanRiki FukudaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Deep: 34 ImpactFeb 22, 2008
WinJapanEiji IshikawaH2HTKO (cut)R1Deep: 32 ImpactOct 9, 2007
LossBrazilMurilo BustamanteH2HKO (punch)R1Deep: 29 ImpactApr 13, 2007
LossJapanRyo ChonanH2HDecision (majority)R3Deep: 28 ImpactFeb 16, 2007
WinBrazilGeovani PereiraH2HSubmission (kimura)R1Deep: 27 ImpactDec 20, 2006
WinXavier Foupa-PokamTechnical Submission (armbar)R1Deep: 25 ImpactAug 4, 2006
LossJapanRyo ChonanH2HTKO (cut)R1Deep: 23 ImpactFeb 5, 2006
LossBrazilPaulo FilhoH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Pride: Bushido 9Sep 25, 2005
WinJapanYasuhito NamekawaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Deep: 19th ImpactJul 8, 2005
LossBrazilMurilo BustamanteH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pride: Bushido 6Apr 3, 2005
WinJapanRyuki UeyamaH2HTKO (punches)R1Deep: 17th ImpactDec 18, 2004
WinSwedenDavid BielkhedenH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto: 7/16 in Korakuen HallJul 16, 2004
LossJapanYushin OkamiH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pride: Bushido 2Feb 15, 2004
WinJapanTetsuya OnoseH2HKO (punches)R1Deep: 13th ImpactJan 22, 2004
WinJapanHirohide FujinumaH2HSubmission (kimura)R1Deep: 12th ImpactSep 15, 2003
LossJapanEiji IshikawaH2HTKO (punches)R2Deep: 9th ImpactMay 5, 2003
WinUnited StatesJohn RenkenH2HSubmission (kimura)R2Shooto: 2/23 in Korakuen HallFeb 23, 2003
WinJapanYuichi NakanishiH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Shooto: 1/24 in Korakuen HallJan 24, 2003
WinJapanJun KitagawaH2HTKO (cut)R1Shooto: Gig West 3Oct 27, 2002
DrawJapanMasato NishiguchiH2HDraw (unanimous)R2Shooto: Gig East 10Aug 27, 2002
DrawBrazilMarcelo MachadoH2HDraw (unanimous)R2Shooto: Treasure Hunt 4Mar 13, 2002
WinNetherlandsNathan SchouterenH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Shooto Holland: Night of the WarriorsNov 4, 2001
LossJapanShiko YamashitaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Shooto: Gig East 3Jun 14, 2001
DrawJapanIzuru TakeuchiH2HDrawR2Shooto: Gateway to the ExtremesNov 4, 1999
LossJapanJun KitagawaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Shooto: Renaxis 3Aug 4, 1999
LossJapanYuki SasakiH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Shooto: Shooter's PassionMay 27, 1999
LossFranceCyrille DiabateH2HTKOR2GT: Golden Trophy 1999Mar 20, 1999
WinJapanNobuhiro TsurumakiH2HTKO (cut)R1Shooto: Shooter's SoulJan 27, 1999
DrawJapanIzuru TakeuchiH2HDraw (majority)R2Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 6Nov 27, 1998
WinJapanMasashi KitaH2HTKO (punches)R1Shooto: Shooter's DreamSep 18, 1998
LossJapanMasanori SudaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '97 Heavyweight TournamentJul 27, 1997
LossJapanHiroyuki YoshiokaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '96Mar 30, 1996
WinJapanKatsuhisa FujiiH2HDecisionR2Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '96Mar 30, 1996

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.