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Yuji SakuragiLHW
Light HeavyweightMMA+ Kickboxing

Yuji Sakuragi

JapanJapanAge 48Seikendo
16
Wins
25
Losses
2
Draws · 1 NC
88%
Finish Rate
14
KO / TKO
4-8-0
Kickboxing
2000
Pro Debut

Biography

Yuji Sakuragi is a Japanese mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and professional wrestler, currently associated with Real Japan Pro Wrestling (RJPW)'s team Seikendo. He is known for his Kyokushin Karate background and his ability to score KO wins. In MMA, he competed for the Pancrase, M-1 Global, and DEEP promotions. Sakuragi wrestles under the name of Super Tiger, being the second incarnation of the name used by his trainer Satoru Sayama. He has also worked in promotions like All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), Battlarts, Dramatic Dream Team (DDT) and Riki Choshu's Legend The Pro Wrestling.

How He Wins

KO / TKO14
Decision2
Submission0

Finish Rate

88%
14 of 16
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
W
W
L
L
L
L
W
L
W
L

Mixed Martial Arts44 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossBrazilLuis SantosH2HTKO (punches)R1Real Fight Championship 4Mar 12, 2016
WinKang Chul YoonTKO (punches)R2Real Fight Championship 3Dec 5, 2015
LossFranceAlan BaudotH2HTKO (punches)R1Grandslam MMA 3: Way of the CageSep 12, 2015
WinJapanShungo OyamaH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R2Pancrase: 263Dec 6, 2014
LossRussiaAleksey ShapovalovH2HTKO (punches)R1FEFoMP: Amur Challenge 6Mar 31, 2014
LossJapanKazuhiro NakamuraH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R3DEEP: Cage Impact 2013Nov 24, 2013
LossJapanRyuta SakuraiH2HKO (punch and flying knee)R1DEEP: Cage Impact 2013Jun 15, 2013
LossJapanDaiju TakaseH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2DEEP: Haleo ImpactDec 22, 2012
WinJapanSanae KikutaH2HKO (knee and soccer kick)R1Grabaka Live 2Oct 27, 2012
WinJapanKazuo TakahashiH2HKO (punch)R1Pancrase: Progress Tour 9Aug 5, 2012
LossShinso AnzaiDecision (unanimous)R2Pancrase: Progress Tour 3Mar 11, 2012
LossJapanKazuhisa TazawaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2DEEP: 52 ImpactFeb 25, 2011
LossRussiaAlexander GrinchukH2HDecision (unanimous)R3FEFoMP: Impact League 4Oct 16, 2010
LossCongoChristian M'PumbuH2HTKO (punches)R1Deep: 46 ImpactFeb 28, 2010
DrawJapanRyo KawamuraH2HDrawR3Pancrase: Passion Tour 112010
WinJapanRyo KawamuraH2HTKO (Punches)R1Pancrase: Passion Tour 82010
WinRussiaAlavutdin GadjievH2HKO (knee)R1FEFoMP: Impact League 2Oct 17, 2009
LossNetherlandsHans StringerH2HTKO (punches)R2DEEP: 43 ImpactAug 23, 2009
WinJapanMinoru KatoH2HKO (punch)R2DEEP: 41 ImpactApr 17, 2009
LossSpainRogent LloretH2HDecision (unanimous)R2M-1 Challenge 8: USAOct 29, 2008
LossNetherlandsStefan StruveH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1M-1 Challenge 6: KoreaAug 29, 2008
LossNetherlandsKamil UygunH2HTKO (punches)R1M-1 Challenge 5: JapanJul 17, 2008
LossRussiaBesiki GerenavaH2HTKO (punches)R2M-1 Challenge 2: RussiaApr 3, 2008
WinKenichi ShinoharaTKO (punches)R1MARS 11: 2nd AnniversaryFeb 2, 2008
DrawJapanHidetada IrieH2HDrawR3DEEP: 33 ImpactDec 12, 2007
LossJapanYuki KondoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Rising 8Oct 14, 2007
LossJapanKatsuhisa FujiiH2HDecision (majority)R2DEEP: GloveJul 26, 2007
LossBasil YamilkhanovTKO (doctor stoppage)R1FEFoMP: Mayor Cup 2007May 26, 2007
WinRussiaNikolai OnikienkoH2HDecision (unanimous)R2FEFoMP: Mayor Cup 2007May 26, 2007
LossJapanYasuhito NamekawaH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Deep: 29 ImpactApr 13, 2007
WinBrazilFabiano AokiH2HTKO (injury)R2MARS 6: Rapid FireDec 22, 2006
NCBrazilFabiano AokiH2HNo Contest (accidental low blow)R1MARS 5: Marching OnOct 28, 2006
LossJapanTatsuya MizunoH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Pancrase: Blow 7Sep 17, 2006
LossJapanRiki FukudaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pancrase: 2006 Neo-Blood Tournament FinalsJul 28, 2006
LossUnited StatesPoai SuganumaH2HTKO (punches)R1Pancrase: Blow 4May 2, 2006
WinJapanHikaru SatoH2HTKO (soccer kicks)R1Pancrase: Blow 1Jan 26, 2006
WinJimmy AkishigeKO (punch)R1RJPW: Legend ChampionshipDec 16, 2005
LossJapanHideki TadaoH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R2Pancrase: Spiral 8Oct 2, 2005
WinJapanYuta NakamuraH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pancrase: ZSep 3, 2005
WinRussiaAslan DzeboevH2HKO (body kick)R2Pancrase: Spiral 6Jul 31, 2005
LossJapanKazuo TakahashiH2HSubmission (armbar)R2Pancrase: Spiral 5Jul 10, 2005
WinJapanKengo WatanabeH2HKO (high kick)R3Pancrase: Spiral 1Feb 4, 2005
WinSouth KoreaSung Chu KimH2HTKO (punches)R1Gladiator FC: Day 2Jun 27, 2004
LossRussiaEduard ChurakovH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Seikendo: SWA Ultimate BoxingOct 29, 2000

Kickboxing& Muay Thai4-8-0

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossJapanKengo ShimizuTKO (3 knockdowns)R1RISE 103Jan 24, 2015
LossMitsugu NodaKO (punch)R1Japan-Korea Friendship International Martial Arts Tournament GLADIATORNov 3, 2009
WinTensho YamaDQ (low blow)R4New☆Jungle Square - Mr. Martial Arts Advent!Sep 13, 2009
LossNetherlandsGilbert YvelKO (punch)R1Shootboxing Battle Sumit Ground Zero Tokyo 2007Oct 28, 2007
LossJapanKeiichiro YamamiyaDecision (unanimous)R3RJPW - Legend Championship & City Area Style BattleMar 6, 2006
LossWill RivaKO (punches)R3AJKF: Rock'n Roll☆U5 FIGHT☆Hill it!Nov 5, 2005
LossNetherlandsMelvin ManhoefTKO (referee stop)R2Muay Thai Championships League XIVApr 9, 2005
WinJapanAkihiro GonoKO (punch)R2AJKF/Pancrase 2005 Spiral TourMar 6, 2005
LossJapanRyo TakigawaKO (punch)R2AJKF: Fujiwara Festival 2004Dec 5, 2004
WinKazushi NishidaDecision (unanimous)extraAJKF: Danger ZoneSep 23, 2004
LossNetherlandsJan LomulderKO (low kick)R3RISING SUNFeb 28, 2004
WinSuzuki 3:26Decision (unanimous)R3AJKF: Fujiwara FestivalDec 7, 2003

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.