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Shinji Sasaki
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Shinji Sasaki

"Torao Supernova"
20-15-3JapanJapanLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

Shinji Sasaki holds a professional MMA record of 20-15-3. Their full professional MMA career spans 38 bouts on record. Shinji Sasaki has won 20 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 15 career losses, 7 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: July 18, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
161 lbs73 kg
DOB
1980-05-02
Age
46
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Youta Hayashi
    RIZINRizin FF - Landmark Vol. 15· Jul 18, 2026· Welterweight· 20-14-3 vs 12-9-1
    KO
    R3 · 2:17
  2. LOSS
    vs Sangwook Kim
    ZFN 1· Jun 29, 2024· Catchweight· 20-13-3 vs 10-3
    UD
  3. LOSS
    vs Sho Patrick Usami
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 39· Oct 23, 2022· 165 lb Catchweight· 20-12-3 vs 4-1
    TKO
    R3 · 2:33
  4. WIN
    vs Jonathan Valles
    Shooto Torao 26 Hiroshima· Dec 5, 2021· Welterweight· 19-12-3 vs 2-3
    UD
  5. WIN
    vs Yutaka Ueda×1Title bout · Title win #1
    GLADIATOR 013 in OSAKA· Feb 7, 2021· Lightweight· 18-12-3 vs 9-8-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:42
  6. LOSS
    vs Yincang Bao
    Road FC 47· May 12, 2018· Catchweight· 18-11-3 vs 13-8
    UD
  7. LOSS
    vs Amartuvshin Khuukhenkhuu
    Road FC 40· Jul 15, 2017· Lightweight· 18-10-3 vs 7-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:22
  8. WIN
    vs Albert Cheng
    Road FC 36· Feb 11, 2017· Lightweight· 17-10-3 vs 8-3
    UD
  9. LOSS
    vs A-Sol Kwon
    Road FC 35· Dec 10, 2016· Lightweight· 17-9-3 vs 20-10
    TKO
    R1 · 3:37
  10. WIN
    vs Bruno Miranda
    Road FC 33· Sep 24, 2016· Catchweight· 16-9-3 vs 8-1
    SUB
    R2 · 4:50
  11. LOSS
    vs Daron Cruickshank
    RIZINRizin 1 - Rizin Fighting Federation 1· Apr 17, 2016· Lightweight· 16-8-3 vs 16-8
    TKO
    R1 · 4:36
  12. WIN
    vs Won Sik Park
    Road FC 29· Mar 12, 2016· Lightweight· 15-8-3 vs 11-5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:40
  13. WIN
    vs Jong Chan Choi
    Road FC 26· Oct 9, 2015· Lightweight· 14-8-3 vs 0-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:25
  14. WIN
    vs Chang Hyun Kim
    Road FC 21· Feb 1, 2015· Lightweight· 13-8-3 vs 17-9
    UD
  15. DRAW
    vs Daisuke Nakamura
    DEEP 69 Impact· Oct 26, 2014· Lightweight· 13-8-2 vs 27-15
    DEC
  16. LOSS
    vs Nobumitsu Osawa
    Shooto 2nd Round 2014· Mar 16, 2014· Welterweight· 13-7-2 vs 7-2
    TKO
    R2 · 4:00
  17. LOSS
    vs Bogdan Cristea
    Pancrase 252· Sep 29, 2013· Lightweight· 13-6-2 vs 8-4-1
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Gi Bum Moon
    King Kaz Fight· Jun 29, 2013· Lightweight· 12-6-2 vs 0-0
    SUB
    R2 · 4:37
  19. WIN
    vs Shin Kochiwa
    Shooto 1st Round 2013· Jan 20, 2013· Lightweight· 11-6-2 vs 10-4-2
    TKO
    R2 · 4:24
  20. WIN
    vs Kota Shimoishi
    Shooto BORDER· Sep 23, 2012· Lightweight· 10-6-2 vs 8-1-1
    SUB
    R3 · 4:58
  21. DRAW
    vs Daisuke Hoshino
    Shooto: Bout Sustain 3· Mar 10, 2012· Lightweight· 10-6-1 vs 7-5
    DEC
  22. DRAW
    vs Koji Nishioka
    Shooto· Nov 11, 2011· 10-6 vs 4-1-3
    DRAW
  23. LOSS
    vs Shin Kochiwa
    Shooto· Sep 23, 2011· 10-5 vs 8-3-2
    DEC
  24. LOSS
    vs Yoshihiro Koyama
    Shooto· Jan 10, 2011· 10-4 vs 11-5-1
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs Takumi Nakayama
    Shooto· Sep 26, 2010· 9-4 vs 13-12-4
    TKO
  26. WIN
    vs Daisuke Sugie
    Shooto· Jun 13, 2010· 8-4 vs 9-6-1
    DEC
  27. WIN
    vs Guy DeLumeau
    Shooto· Apr 4, 2010· 7-4 vs 9-5-1
    SUB
  28. LOSS
    vs Yutaka Ueda
    Shooto· Nov 29, 2009· 7-3 vs 6-2-1
    DEC
  29. LOSS
    vs Yukinari Tamura
    Shooto· Jul 19, 2009· 7-2 vs 6-3-5
    DEC
  30. WIN
    vs Jin Kazeta
    Shooto· Jul 18, 2008· 6-2 vs 8-7-2
    SUB
  31. LOSS
    vs Bendy Casimir
    Shooto· May 3, 2008· 6-1 vs 14-4-2
    DEC
  32. WIN
    vs Paolo Milano
    Shooto· Mar 15, 2008· 5-1 vs 7-2
    SUB
  33. WIN
    vs Hiroaki Okada
    Shooto· Jul 20, 2007· 4-1 vs 4-5-1
    SUB
  34. WIN
    vs Masato Fujiwara
    Shooto· May 13, 2007· 3-1 vs 5-9-5
    SUB
  35. LOSS
    vs Yoshihiro Koyama
    Shooto· Nov 10, 2006· 3-0 vs 2-2-1
    DEC
  36. WIN
    vs Michiyuki Ishibashi
    Shooto· Sep 8, 2006· 2-0 vs 0-0
    SUB
  37. WIN
    vs Hiroshi Shiba
    Shooto· May 14, 2006· 1-0 vs 0-1
    DEC
  38. WIN
    vs Ken Omatsu
    Kakumei Kickboxing 2005· Nov 13, 2005· Featherweight· 0-0 vs 3-5
    SUB
    R1 · 4:17

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1520▼12
Peak
1676Sep 26, 2010
Rated fights
36
15001600200620102014201820222026Nov 13, 2005 · 1535May 14, 2006 · 1561Sep 8, 2006 · 1601Nov 10, 2006 · 1560May 13, 2007 · 1598Jul 20, 2007 · 1629Mar 15, 2008 · 1652May 3, 2008 · 1636Jul 18, 2008 · 1658Jul 19, 2009 · 1632Nov 29, 2009 · 1612Apr 4, 2010 · 1639Jun 13, 2010 · 1655Sep 26, 2010 · 1676Jan 10, 2011 · 1643Sep 23, 2011 · 1620Nov 11, 2011 · 1618Sep 23, 2012 · 1647Jan 20, 2013 · 1659Jun 29, 2013 · 1665Sep 29, 2013 · 1654Mar 16, 2014 · 1640Feb 1, 2015 · 1647Oct 9, 2015 · 1654Mar 12, 2016 · 1665Apr 17, 2016 · 1651Sep 24, 2016 · 1663Dec 10, 2016 · 1643Feb 11, 2017 · 1650Jul 15, 2017 · 1637May 12, 2018 · 1627Feb 7, 2021 · 1574Dec 5, 2021 · 1579Oct 23, 2022 · 1566Jun 29, 2024 · 1547Jul 18, 2026 · 15201520

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Frequently asked questions

When does Shinji Sasaki fight next?

Shinji Sasaki has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Shinji Sasaki's record?

Shinji Sasaki's professional MMA record is 20-15-3.

Who is Shinji Sasaki fighting next?

Shinji Sasaki's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Shinji Sasaki fight last?

Shinji Sasaki most recently fought Youta Hayashi at Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 15 on Saturday, July 18, 2026, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Shinji Sasaki fight in?

Shinji Sasaki fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Shinji Sasaki have?

Shinji Sasaki has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.

How tall is Shinji Sasaki?

Shinji Sasaki is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Shinji Sasaki weigh?

Shinji Sasaki weighs 161 lbs (73 kg).

How old is Shinji Sasaki?

Shinji Sasaki is 46 years old (born May 2, 1980).

Where is Shinji Sasaki from?

Shinji Sasaki is from Japan.