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Ulka Sasaki
, known professionally as , is a Japanese professional wrestler and former Mixed Martial Artist who currently competes in Pro Wrestling Noah. A professional competitor since 2010, he formerly competed for Ultimate Fighting Championship, Shooto, Deep, and Vale Tudo Japan. He is the former Shooto Pacific Rim (132 lbs) Champion. Background Born and raised in Shizuoka, Sasaki was a talented wrestler and also began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu from a young age. He wrestled for three seasons at Hiryū High School, finishing in the top 16 at the All-Japan High School Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships, and in 2009 Sasaki won the All-Japan Combat Wrestling Open Championships for the under 66 kg division. That same year, he also finished second at the All-Japan Amateur Shooto Championships. Later in 2013, Sasaki won the ADCC Japan Trial for the under 66 kg division. Mixed martial arts career Shooto Sasaki started his professional career in 2010. He fought mainly fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Numazu, Shizuoka
is a city located in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 189,486 in 91,986 households, and a population density of 1,014 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Numazu is at the northwestern end of the Izu Peninsula, which is a leisure destination known for its numerous hot springs. Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, may also be seen from Numazu on clear days. Numazu is located west of Tokyo and is on the Tōkaidō Main Line, the main railway line from Osaka to Tokyo. Warmed by the Kuroshio Current, the area enjoys a warm maritime climate with hot, humid summers and mild, cool winters. The Kano River runs through the middle of the city. Mount Ashitaka (1188 meters) is the highest point in the city. Neighboring municipalities Shizuoka Prefecture *Mishima * Fuji * Izu * Izunokuni * Shimizu * Nagaizumi *Kannami Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Numazu has been in slow decline over the past ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deep (mixed Martial Arts)
Deep (previously Deep2001) is a Japan-based mixed martial arts promoting and sanctioning organization. It is promoted by Shigeru Saeki who is also the former Public Relations Director of Pride Fighting Championships. Their inaugural event took place in 2001 and featured Paulo Filho and Royler Gracie. On May 17, 2008, Deep announced a partnership with ZST to share fighters, co-promote shows and eventually unify the promotions. History Deep was established in 2000 as "Deep 2001", and the first event was promoted on January 8, 2001. In 2003, Deep 2001 changed its name to Deep. Deep started playing the role of a subcontractor for Pride Fighting Championships since Dream Stage Entertainment (DSE) started promoting the Pride Bushido series in September 2003, which focused training Japanese fighters at middleweight and lightweight. As a result, a number of Japanese fighters, such as Ryo Chonan and Ikuhisa Minowa, started their careers fighting in DEEP before moving on to larger and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie Gates
Willie Gates (born January 21, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Flyweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, he has competed for the UFC, King of the Cage, Tachi Palace Fights, and Bellator MMA. Mixed martial arts career Early career Born and raised in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, Gates began training in mixed martial arts in 2004. He made his professional debut as a lightweight in October 2008 where he competed in several regional promotions. Gates fought predominantly in his native state of California where he amassed a record of 11–4, competing primarily in the bantamweight division before joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ultimate Fighting Championship Gates made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement for an injured Jussier Formiga against John Moraga on December 13, 2014, at UFC on Fox 13. He lost the back-and-forth fight via submission in the third round. Gates faced Darrell M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC Fight Night 69
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter (entertainment), promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, a majority owned subsidiary of Endeavor (company), Endeavor Group Holdings. The largest MMA promotion in the world, the UFC has over List of current UFC fighters, 578 fighters contracted that fight across 11 Weight class, weight divisions (eight men's and three women's). The organization produces events worldwide and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. , it had held List of UFC events, over 700 events. Dana White has been its president since 2001 and CEO since 2023. Under White's stewardship, it has grown into a global multi-billion-dollar enterprise. The UFC was founded by businessman Art Davie and Brazilian martial artist Rorion Gracie, and the UFC 1, first event was held in 1993 at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. The purpose of the UFC's early compet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taylor Lapilus
Taylor Lapilus (born 8 April 1992) is a French mixed martial artist and boxer who is currently signed to the PFL. He formerly competed in Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is also a former TKO Major League MMA Bantamweight Champion. Background Born in Villepinte and raised in Sevran, Lapilus competed in soccer on various levels in his youth. Before he began training in martial arts, he briefly attended college where he studied, and worked for a time as a welder. Mixed martial arts career Early career Lapilus followed the path of his brother Damien, who is also a professional mixed martial artist, and began training in mixed martial arts in 2010. He made his debut as a professional in 2012, competing as a featherweight for primarily for various regional promotions across France. He was able to compile a record along the way of 8–1. On the heels of his finish of Cyril Ericher in May 2014, Lapilus signed with the UFC in the fall of 2014. Ulti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC Fight Night 58
''UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 58'') was a mixed martial arts event held at the Ginásio José Corrêa in Barueri, Brazil on December 20, 2014. Background The event was the second that the UFC has hosted in Barueri, following UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields in October 2013. The event was headlined by a middleweight bout between C. B. Dollaway and Lyoto Machida. Rony Jason was expected to face Tom Niinimäki at the event. However, Jason pulled out of the bout on December 10 and was replaced by promotional newcomer Renato Moicano. Dan Miller was expected to face Daniel Sarafian at the event. However, Miller pulled out of the bout on December 11 and was replaced by promotional newcomer Antônio dos Santos Jr. During the main card broadcast, it was announced that former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson had signed a new deal to return to the UFC. Results Bonus awards The following fighters were aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leandro Issa
Leandro Issa (born September 19, 1983) is a mixed martial artist from Brazil. Issa is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has won numerous BJJ competitions and tournaments including the Mundials and the Brazilian national championships. He is a member of the Evolve MMA team and is based in Singapore. Mixed martial arts career Fighting in Brazil Issa made his professional MMA debut in October 2006 submitting Eduardo Felipe in the second round. He was handed the first loss of his MMA career in May 2007 when he was stopped in the third round by Japanese fighter Takafumi Otsuka. In total Issa fought five times in Brazil during this period, winning three fights and losing two. War Gods Issa's first fight outside of Brazil was at War Gods in California. He defeated Ralph Lopez by rear naked choke in the opening round. Art of War Issa moved to Singapore to join the Evolve MMA fight team in January 2009. His first fight in Asia was for the Art of War Fighting Championship promoti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC Fight Night 48
''UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 48'') was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on August 23, 2014, at the CotaiArena in Macau. Background The event was headlined by a middleweight bout between Michael Bisping and Cung Le. It was the third event that the organization had hosted in the CotaiArena following '' UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. Le'' in November 2012 and '' The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway'' in March 2014. Also featured on the card was the featherweight final from '' The Ultimate Fighter: China'' between Ning Guangyou and Jianping Yang, which was originally expected to take place at The Finale for the inaugural season. Dong Hyun Kim was expected to face Héctor Lombard at the event. However, Lombard pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Tyron Woodley. Alberto Mina was expected to face Sheldon Westcott at the event. However, in the days leading up to the eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roland Delorme
Roland Camille Roger Delorme (born December 18, 1983) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was a competitor on Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller. MMA career Early career Delorme amassed a 7–2 record before going on The Ultimate Fighter, fighting exclusively in his native Canada. The Ultimate Fighter Delorme was picked last for Team Miller after beating B.J. Ferguson by triangle choke in the preliminary fights. He did not make the semi-finals, as he lost to T.J. Dillashaw by submission at the end of the second round after being outwrestled and constantly being taken down throughout the fight. Ultimate Fighting Championship Delorme fought Josh Ferguson at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale, winning via submission in the third round. Delorme fought Nick Denis on May 5, 2012 at UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller, replacing an injured Johnny Bedford. He beat Denis by r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keisuke Fujiwara
Keisuke Fujiwara ( ''Fujiwara Keisuke'',; born September 17, 1982) is a Japanese mixed martial artist with a background in kickboxing. Biography Kickboxing While studying at art school, Fujiware joined Oguni-Gym to learn kickboxing. He got a license as a professional kickboxer. In 2004, he moved to Akimoto Dojo Jungle Junction and started leaning MMA. Debut in 3 rules On November 23, 2006, Fujiwara made a debut in a grappling match of ZST. He fought against Masato Arai, but the bout was decided as a draw because of time over. On August 26, 2007, he made a debut in a MMA match of ZST. He fought against Hitoshi Makino and won by submission with triangle choke. On May 20, 2007, he knocked out Ichiro Sugita during the 1st round, and won the Genesis tournament at bantamweight in ZST. On February 24, 2008, he made a debut in kickboxing match under shoot boxing rule against Tatsuya Umemiya. He won by TKO when he cut Umemiya's right eye during 1st round. Winning first title On May 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abu Dhabi Combat Club
The ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship is an international submission wrestling, submission grappling competition, organised by the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC). ADCC is considered one of the most prestigious No-Gi submission grappling tournaments in the world, and is commonly referred to as ''The Olympics of Grappling''. The inaugural tournament was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE in 1998 and is held every two years. Host countries have included Brazil, China, Finland, Spain, the UK, and the US. Competitors can only participate after winning ADCC trials or by invitation. History The competition was created by Sheik Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan (national security advisor), Tahnoun Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the son of the former United Arab Emirates president Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, together with his Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor Nelson Monteiro. Royler Gracie characterised this as the beginning of "the modern era of submission grappling". Thousan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
