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Sanae Kikuta

JapanJapanAge 54Grabaka
31
Wins
9
Losses
3
Draws · 1 NC
68%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
17
Submissions
1996
Pro Debut

Biography

Sanae Kikuta is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 1996, he has competed for the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, Pancrase, DREAM, World Victory Road, DEEP, Shooto, and Vale Tudo Japan. He is the former Pancrase Light Heavyweight Champion (2001–2003) and the winner of the ADCC 88 kg class in 2001.

How He Wins

KO / TKO4
Decision3
Submission17

Finish Rate

68%
21 of 31
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts44 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossChinaSong KenanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Real Fighting Championship: Real 1Dec 23, 2014
WinJapanMasayuki NaruseH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Grabaka Live 3Oct 27, 2013
LossJapanYuji SakuragiH2HKO (knee and soccer kick)R1Grabaka Live 2Oct 27, 2012
WinJapanKenichi YamamotoH2HTKO (punches)R1Grabaka Live: 1st Cage AttackOct 15, 2011
WinLee Sak KimTKO (corner stoppage)R1DEEP: 50 ImpactOct 24, 2010
LossSwitzerlandYasubey EnomotoH2HTKO (punches)R1World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 13Jun 20, 2010
WinJapanHidehiko YoshidaH2HDecision (split)R3World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku no Ran 2009Jan 4, 2009
WinEnglandChris RiceH2HSubmission (armbar)R2World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 3Jun 8, 2008
WinFranceJean-François LénogueH2HDecision (unanimous)R2PRIDE: Bushido 13Nov 5, 2006
WinJapanMakoto TakimotoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PRIDE Shockwave 2005Dec 31, 2005
WinUSAWebster DauphineyH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1Pancrase: Brave 10Nov 7, 2004
WinUnited StatesKeith RockelH2HDecision (majority)R3Pancrase: Brave 4Apr 23, 2004
LossJapanYuki KondoH2HKO (punch)R3Pancrase: Hybrid 10Nov 30, 2003
WinAustraliaElvis SinosicH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: 10th Anniversary ShowAug 31, 2003
DrawJapanYuki KondoH2HDrawR3Pancrase: Hybrid 5May 18, 2003
WinBrazilEduardo PamplonaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Spirit 8Nov 20, 2002
LossBrazilAntônio Rodrigo NogueiraH2HKO (punch)R2UFO: LegendAug 8, 2002
WinJapanAlexander OtsukaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PRIDE 20Apr 28, 2002
WinJapanDaisuke WatanabeH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Pancrase: Proof 7Dec 1, 2001
WinJapanIkuhisa MinowaH2HTKO (cut)R2Pancrase: 2001 Anniversary ShowSep 20, 2001
WinCanadaPshemek WallaceH2HTKO (punches)R1DEEP: 2nd ImpactAug 18, 2001
WinAustraliaMatt TriheyH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Pancrase: Proof 4Jun 26, 2001
NCUnited StatesAlex StieblingH2HNo Contest (Kikuta was cut by an accidental headbutt)R1Pancrase: Proof 1Feb 4, 2001
WinJapanKazuo TakahashiH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Pancrase: Trans 7Dec 4, 2000
LossBrazilMurilo BustamanteH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pancrase: Trans 6Oct 31, 2000
WinJapanIchio MatsubaraH2HSubmission (armlock)R1Pancrase: Trans 4Jun 26, 2000
WinUnited StatesEugene JacksonH2HSubmission (armbar)R1UFC 25Apr 14, 2000
WinJapanRyushi YanagisawaH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pancrase: Trans 2Feb 27, 2000
WinJapanMinoru SuzukiH2HTKO (arm-triangle choke)R1Pancrase: Breakthrough 11Dec 18, 1999
DrawUnited StatesTravis FultonH2HDrawR1Pancrase: Breakthrough 9Oct 25, 1999
WinUnited StatesEddy MillisH2HSubmission (punches)R1Pancrase: 1999 Anniversary ShowSep 18, 1999
WinJapanTakafumi ItoH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pancrase: Breakthrough 7Jul 6, 1999
WinUnited StatesEric GedekH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3Pancrase: Breakthrough 6Jun 11, 1999
LossUnited StatesPaul JonesH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 6Nov 27, 1998
DrawJapanDaijiro MatsuiH2HDraw (time limit)R3PRIDE 4Oct 11, 1998
LossBrazilRenzo GracieH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R6PRIDE 2Mar 15, 1998
WinJapanMasanori SudaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '97 Heavyweight TournamentJul 27, 1997
WinJapanToshinobu KomeyaH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '97 Heavyweight TournamentJul 27, 1997
WinJapanJun KitagawaH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '97 Heavyweight TournamentJul 27, 1997
LossIraqMushtaq AbdullahH2HSubmission (forearm choke)R1VTJ 1996: Vale Tudo Japan 1996Jul 7, 1996
WinJapanMasanori SudaH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '96Mar 30, 1996
WinJapanHiroyuki YoshiokaH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '96Mar 30, 1996
WinUnited StatesEgan InoueH2HDecisionR1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '96Mar 30, 1996
WinJapanSaburo KawakatsuH2HSubmission (keylock)R1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '96Mar 30, 1996

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.