Takashi Sato

"Ten"

16-9-0

JapanLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Christopher Alvidrez · TKO · Apr 30, 2025

16-9-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Themba GorimboUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Hill·May 20, 2023

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Takashi Sato holds a professional MMA record of 16-9-0. Sato has won 16 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Sato lands 2.21 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 0.76 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 20, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Jun 9, 1990
Age: 36
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Japan

Career history

LOSS
vs Christopher Alvidrez
XFC Young Guns 7 & 8· Apr 30, 2025· Welterweight· 16-9 vs 6-1
TKO
R1 · 4:56
LOSS
vs Yoon Sung Jang
ZFN 2· Dec 14, 2024· Welterweight· 16-8 vs 6-1
UD
LOSS
vs Themba Gorimbo
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Hill· May 20, 2023· Welterweight· 16-7 vs 11-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Bryan Battle
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Hill· Aug 6, 2022· Welterweight· 16-6 vs 8-1
TKO
R1 · 0:44
LOSS
vs Gunnar Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Aspinall· Mar 19, 2022· Welterweight· 16-5 vs 18-5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Miguel Baeza
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Clark· Nov 28, 2020· Welterweight· 16-4 vs 10-0
SUB
R2 · 4:28
WIN
vs Jason Witt
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Hooker· Jun 27, 2020· Welterweight· 16-3 vs 17-6
TKO
R1 · 0:48
LOSS
vs Belal Muhammad
UFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier· Sep 7, 2019· Welterweight· 15-3 vs 16-3
SUB
R3 · 1:55
WIN
vs Ben Saunders
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson· Apr 27, 2019· Welterweight· 15-2 vs 22-12-2
TKO
R2 · 1:18
WIN
vs Matt Vaile
Pancrase 300· Oct 21, 2018· Welterweight· 14-2 vs 10-2
TKO
R2 · 3:35
LOSS
vs Glaico Franca
Pancrase 297· Jul 1, 2018· Welterweight· 13-2 vs 19-5
-
R4 · 1:15
WIN
vs Masayuki Hamagishi
GRANDSLAM 7· Mar 25, 2018· Welterweight· 13-1 vs 18-4-7
TKO
R1 · 0:52
WIN
vs Akihiro Murayama
Pancrase 292· Dec 10, 2017· Welterweight· 12-1 vs 19-8-9
TKO
R1 · 4:15
WIN
vs Kenta Takagi
Pancrase 289· Aug 20, 2017· Welterweight· 11-1 vs 15-15
TKO
R1 · 3:57
WIN
vs Anton Radman
Pancrase 286· Apr 23, 2017· Welterweight· 10-1 vs 14-8
TKO
R1 · 3:43
WIN
vs Eric Michael Fought
Pancrase 273· Dec 13, 2015· Welterweight· 9-1 vs 4-4-3
SD
LOSS
vs Kenta Takagi
Pancrase 269· Aug 9, 2015· Welterweight· 8-1 vs 14-10
TKO
R1 · 2:27
WIN
vs Yusaku Tsukumo
DEEP 72 Impact· May 16, 2015· Welterweight· 8-0 vs 13-6-3
TKO
R1 · 2:09
WIN
vs Vyron Phillips
Pancrase 265· Mar 15, 2015· Welterweight· 7-0 vs 4-2
UD
WIN
vs Hidetora
DEEP DREAM Impact· Dec 31, 2014· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 6-6-1
TKO
R1 · 4:21
WIN
vs Yasuaki Miura
TTF CHALLENGE 03· Nov 2, 2014· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 5-5
TKO
R1 · 0:29
WIN
vs Genpei Hayashi
Pancrase 260· Aug 10, 2014· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 4-3-1
TKO
R1 · 2:51
WIN
vs Makoto Kawawa
Pancrase 258· May 11, 2014· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 3-6-2
-
R3 · 2:36
WIN
vs Joe Proctor
Pancrase Bayside Fight 2· Dec 31, 2013· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 1-1
-
R1 · 2:31
WIN
vs Shotaro Yabe
Tribe Tokyo Fight· Oct 20, 2013· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 1-1-1
UD

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Kill Cliff FC

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power98

Kick power78

Punch speed94

Kick speed64

Accuracy69

Takedowns47

Ground striking96

Submissions43

Chin74

Body strength74

Cardio65

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.21per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.73per min

44% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.76per 15 min

38% success

Takedowns stuffed61%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 2-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.21per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.73per min

44% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.76per 15 min

38% success

Takedowns stuffed61%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Takashi Sato earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1631▼13
Peak: 1787Apr 28, 2019
Rated fights: 25

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Frequently asked questions

When does Takashi Sato fight next?

Takashi Sato has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Takashi Sato's record?

Takashi Sato's professional MMA record is 16-9-0.

Who is Takashi Sato fighting next?

Takashi Sato's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Takashi Sato fight last?

Takashi Sato most recently fought Themba Gorimbo at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Hill on Saturday, May 20, 2023, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Takashi Sato fight in?

Takashi Sato fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Takashi Sato have?

Takashi Sato has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Takashi Sato?

Takashi Sato is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Takashi Sato weigh?

Takashi Sato weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Takashi Sato's reach?

Takashi Sato has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Takashi Sato?

Takashi Sato is 36 years old (born Jun 9, 1990).

Where is Takashi Sato from?

Takashi Sato is from Japan.

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