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Ren Sugiyama vs Yutaka Saito

Ren Sugiyama is 2-3-0; Yutaka Saito is 22-9-2. Yutaka Saito is 8 years older than Ren Sugiyama. They have met once: Ren Sugiyama 0, Yutaka Saito 1.

Ren Sugiyama
Japan
Ren Sugiyama
“Ya-Man” · 2-3-0
UDKODEC
FeatherweightMet once
Yutaka Saito
Japan
Yutaka Saito
22-9-2
UDTKOSUB
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Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

77%
Head
59%
9%
Body
2%
14%
Leg
38%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Ren Sugiyamalast 5 fights
44%24%32%
Yutaka Saitolast 4 fights
50%20%30%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Ren Sugiyama· from fights outside the UFC Yutaka Saito· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
1.872.47
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Ren Sugiyama · Poor · better than 8% of UFC fightersYutaka Saito · Below avg · better than 21% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.181.50
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Ren Sugiyama · Average · better than 57% of UFC fightersYutaka Saito · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.002.07
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Ren Sugiyama · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersYutaka Saito · Good · better than 73% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
0%35%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Ren Sugiyama · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersYutaka Saito · Average · better than 44% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
45%60%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Ren Sugiyama · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fightersYutaka Saito · Average · better than 42% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.000.90
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Ren Sugiyama · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersYutaka Saito · Good · better than 77% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1499 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

1.87
Strikes landed / min
2.47
3.18
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.50
0.00
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.07 / 5.9
0%
Takedown accuracy
35%
45%
Takedown defence
60%
2:16
Control time / fight
5:18
0.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.90

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Ren Sugiyama5 fights · by range and by target
Range
58%Distance · 100
33%Clinch · 57
8%Ground · 14
Target
77%Head · 88
9%Body · 10
14%Leg · 16

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Yutaka Saito4 fights · by range and by target
Range
30%Distance · 69
45%Clinch · 103
25%Ground · 56
Target
59%Head · 74
2%Body · 3
38%Leg · 48

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Ren SugiyamaYutaka Saito

Frequently asked questions

Have Ren Sugiyama and Yutaka Saito ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at Super RIZIN 5: Naniwa No Chou Fukkatsu Matsuri (Thu, Sep 10, 2026), where Yutaka Saito won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Ren Sugiyama and Yutaka Saito?

Ren Sugiyama is 2-3-0 and Yutaka Saito is 22-9-2.

Who is taller, Ren Sugiyama or Yutaka Saito?

Neither. Both stand 5'8" · 173 cm.

Who is older, Ren Sugiyama or Yutaka Saito?

Yutaka Saito is 38 and Ren Sugiyama is 30.

Who has more finishes, Ren Sugiyama or Yutaka Saito?

Ren Sugiyama has 3 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission); Yutaka Saito has 7 wins (5 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission).

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