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Tsuyoshi KosakaHW
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Tsuyoshi Kosaka

"TK"

JapanJapanAge 56Alliance-SquareRIZIN
33
Wins
21
Losses
2
Draws
67%
Finish Rate
10
KO / TKO
12
Submissions
1995
Pro Debut

Biography

Tsuyoshi Kosaka is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist, submission grappler and professional wrestler who competed in the Heavyweight division. A professional MMA competitor from 1994 till 2022, he has competed for the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, RIZIN, RINGS, Pancrase, and DEEP. Kosaka is the former King of Pancrase Super Heavyweight Champion. Kosaka is considered to be one of the early pioneers of mixed martial arts and was one of the top ranked Japanese fighters for several years. Known for his grappling skills, Kosaka is trained in Judo and Shoot Wrestling, His "TK guard" position, a precursor to modern butterfly guard, is famous for its efficiency; former UFC champions Frank Shamrock and Maurice Smith have both credited him with having vastly improved their grappling from that particular position.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy39%
Takedown accuracy20%

1.88

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

4.41

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.32

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.44

avg

Submissions

0.44

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Mar. 13, 1998Born Shiga, United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO10
Decision9
Submission12

Finish Rate

67%
22 of 33
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts53 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinJapanMikio UedaH2HKO (punches)R1Rizin 35Apr 17, 2022
LossCroatiaSaša MilinkovićH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1HEAT 46Jan 19, 2020
LossMirko Cro CopH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R1RIZIN World Grand-Prix 2017: Final RoundDec 31, 2017
LossBaruto KaitoH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd RoundDec 29, 2016
WinEnglandJames ThompsonH2HTKO (punches)R2Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 1 - SarabaDec 29, 2015
LossNew ZealandMark HuntH2HTKO (punch)R2PRIDE FC: Total Elimination AbsoluteMay 5, 2006
WinBrazilMario SperryH2HKO (punches)R1PRIDE 31Feb 26, 2006
LossUnited StatesMike KyleH2HTechnical Decision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Spiral 8Oct 2, 2005
WinGeorgiaDavid ShvelidzeH2HSubmission (armbar)R1RINGS Russia: CIS vs. The WorldAug 20, 2005
LossRussiaFedor EmelianenkoH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1PRIDE Bushido 6Apr 3, 2005
WinUnited StatesRon WatermanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Brave 10Nov 7, 2004
WinBrazilRicardo MoraisH2HDecision (unanimous)R3NJPW Ultimate Crush IIOct 13, 2003
WinDolgorsürengiin SumyaabazarTKO (doctor stoppage)R1NJPW Ultimate CrushMay 2, 2003
LossBrazilAntônio Rogério NogueiraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP: 6th ImpactSep 7, 2002
LossUnited StatesRicco RodriguezH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 37May 10, 2002
LossBazigit AtajevH2HDecision (majority)R3RINGS: World Title Series 5Dec 21, 2001
WinGeorgiaKoba TkeshelashviliH2HKO (knee)R1RINGS: 10th AnniversaryAug 11, 2001
LossBrazilRenato SobralH2HDecision (majority)R3RINGS: World Title Series 2Jun 15, 2001
LossUnited StatesRandy CoutureH2HDecision (split)R2RINGS: King of Kings 2000 FinalFeb 24, 2001
WinRussiaFedor EmelianenkoH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Block BDec 22, 2000
WinRussiaMikhail IlyukhinH2HKO (punches)R2RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Block BDec 22, 2000
DrawBrazilAntônio Rodrigo NogueiraH2HDrawR2RINGS: Millennium Combine 3Aug 23, 2000
WinUnited StatesGreg WikanH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1RINGS USA: Rising Stars Block AJul 15, 2000
WinUnited StatesTravis FultonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3RINGS USA: Rising Stars Block AJul 15, 2000
LossNetherlandsGilbert YvelH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R3RINGS: King of Kings 1999 Block BDec 22, 1999
WinAustraliaChris HasemanH2HDecision (split)R1RINGS: King of Kings 1999 Block BDec 22, 1999
LossBrazilPedro RizzoH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC 23Nov 19, 1999
WinNetherlandsGilbert YvelH2HTechnical Decision (points)R1RINGS: Rise 5thAug 19, 1999
WinUnited StatesTim LajcikH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R2UFC 21Jul 16, 1999
LossJapanYoshihisa YamamotoH2HTKO (palm strikes)R3RINGS: Rise 3rdMay 22, 1999
LossNetherlandsGilbert YvelH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1RINGS: Rise 2ndApr 23, 1999
LossNetherlandsBas RuttenH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 18Jan 8, 1999
WinUnited StatesPete WilliamsH2HDecisionR1UFC BrazilOct 16, 1998
DrawJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HDrawR1RINGS: Fourth Fighting IntegrationJun 27, 1998
WinRussiaVolk HanH2HSubmission (injury)R1RINGS: Third Fighting IntegrationMay 29, 1998
WinUnited StatesKimo LeopoldoH2HDecision (unanimous)R1UFC 16Mar 13, 1998
WinHollandRob van EsdonkH2HSubmission (heel hook)R2RINGS Holland: The King of RingsFeb 8, 1998
LossRussiaMikhail IlyukhinH2HSubmissionN/ARINGS: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1997 FinalJan 21, 1998
WinJerry AskoffN/AN/ARINGS: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1997 Opening RoundOct 25, 1997
WinBulgariaBorislav JeliazkovH2HDecision (points)R1RINGS: Mega Battle Tournament 1997 Semifinal 1Oct 25, 1997
LossUnited StatesFrank ShamrockH2HDecision (unanimous)R1RINGS: Extension Fighting 7Sep 26, 1997
LossJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1RINGS: Extension Fighting 2Apr 22, 1997
WinRussiaMikhail IlyukhinH2HSubmissionN/ARINGS: Budokan Hall 1997Jan 22, 1997
LossRussiaVolk HanH2HSubmission (armbar)R1RINGS: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 FinalJan 1, 1997
WinNetherlandsDick VrijH2HN/AN/ARINGS: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Opening RoundOct 25, 1996
LossRussiaVolk HanH2HSubmission (armbar)R1RINGS: Maelstrom 6Aug 24, 1996
WinScott SollivanSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Various FightsJun 6, 1996
WinNetherlandsWillie PeetersH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)N/ARINGS Holland: Kings of Martial ArtsFeb 18, 1996
WinUnited StatesMaurice SmithH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1RINGS: Budokan Hall 1996Jan 24, 1996
WinUnited StatesEgan InoueH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '95Oct 13, 1995
WinSusumu YamasakiSubmission (heel hook)R1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '95Oct 13, 1995
WinJapanHiroyuki YoshiokaH2HTKO (punches)R3Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '95Oct 13, 1995
WinJapanWataru SakataH2HSubmissionN/ARINGS: Budokan Hall 1995Jan 25, 1995

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