Fighter

Takenori Sato

20-12-7

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Takenori Sato holds a professional MMA record of 20-12-7. Takenori Sato has won 20 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 7 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: September 20, 2014. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1985-06-08
Age: 41
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Akita, Japan

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Tribe Tokyo MMA · Japan

Career stats

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

Striking

Strikes landed0.46per min

33% accuracy

Strikes absorbed12.92per min

9% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed0%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

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

Takenori Sato's salary & career earnings →

Career history

WIN
vs Yuki Kondo
Pancrase 335· Jul 8, 2023· Welterweight· 20-12-7 vs 64-39-9
UD
LOSS
vs Arman Tsarukyan
MFP 214: Eastern Frontier· Dec 2, 2017· Lightweight· 19-12-7 vs 10-1
UD
NC
vs Sung Chan Hong
TFC 15· Jul 22, 2017· Lightweight· 19-11-7 vs 6-1
NC
NC
vs Sung Chan Hong
TFC 12: Min Gu vs Seung Woo· Sep 11, 2016· Lightweight· 19-11-7 vs 5-1
NC
WIN
vs Kyung Soo Park
Top FC 11: Top FC vs Kunlun Fight· May 22, 2016· Catchweight· 19-11-7 vs 2-2
SUB
R1 · 1:30
LOSS
vs Han Seul Kim
Top FC 10· Mar 19, 2016· Welterweight· 18-11-7 vs 7-3
UD
WIN
vs Chad Reiner
PRO Fighting 10· May 9, 2015· Welterweight· 18-10-7 vs 32-18
SUB
R1 · 2:20
LOSS
vs Hyun Gyu Lim
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· Sep 20, 2014· Welterweight· 17-10-7 vs 13-4-1
TKO
R1 · 1:18
LOSS
vs Erick Silva
UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Mousasi· Feb 15, 2014· Welterweight· 17-9-7 vs 16-4
TKO
R1 · 0:52
WIN
vs Islam Galaev
Tribe Tokyo Fight· Oct 20, 2013· Welterweight· 17-8-7 vs 0-3
SUB
R2 · 2:29
WIN
vs Shingo Suzuki×3Title bout · Title win #3
Pancrase 247· May 19, 2013· Welterweight· 16-8-7 vs 7-6-2
SUB
R3 · 2:36
DRAW
vs Akihiro Murayama
Pancrase 246· Mar 17, 2013· Welterweight· 15-8-7 vs 13-5-8
DEC
WIN
vs Keiichiro Yamamiya
Pancrase Progress Tour 10· Sep 1, 2012· Welterweight· 15-8-6 vs 42-28-10
UD
WIN
vs Kiichi Kunimoto×1Title bout · Title win #1
Pancrase Progress Tour 3· Mar 11, 2012· Welterweight· 14-8-6 vs 10-5-2
UD
DRAW
vs Eiji IshikawaTitle bout
Pancrase· Oct 2, 2011· Welterweight· 13-8-6 vs 22-17-3
DEC
WIN
vs Sojiro Orui×2Title bout · Title win #2
Pancrase· Jun 5, 2011· Welterweight· 13-8-5 vs 6-4-5
DEC
WIN
vs Kengo Ura×1Title bout · Title win #1
Pancrase· Feb 6, 2011· Welterweight· 12-8-5 vs 9-6-1
SUB
WIN
vs Shingo Suzuki
Pancrase· Dec 5, 2010· 11-8-5 vs 2-4-1
DEC
WIN
vs Yuta Nakamura
Pancrase· Oct 3, 2010· 10-8-5 vs 10-10-3
SUB
LOSS
vs Keiichiro Yamamiya
Pancrase· Apr 4, 2010· 9-8-5 vs 37-25-9
DEC
LOSS
vs Yuki Kondo
Pancrase 205· Feb 7, 2010· Middleweight· 9-7-5 vs 51-23-7
UD
LOSS
vs Joe Doerksen
Sengoku 10· Sep 23, 2009· Middleweight· 9-6-5 vs 43-12
TKO
R2 · 4:27
DRAW
vs Izuru TakeuchiTitle bout
Pancrase 200· Aug 8, 2009· Middleweight· 9-5-5 vs 25-10-7
DEC
WIN
vs Hoon Kim
Pancrase 199· Jun 7, 2009· Middleweight· 9-5-4 vs 5-6
SUB
R1 · 4:26
WIN
vs Ichiro Kanai
Pancrase 198· Apr 5, 2009· Middleweight· 8-5-4 vs 9-10-3
MD
WIN
vs Rikuhei Fujii
Cage Force EX Eastern Bound· Nov 8, 2008· Middleweight· 7-5-4 vs 3-3
UD
WIN
vs Yuji Hisamatsu
Pancrase 194· Oct 1, 2008· Middleweight· 6-5-4 vs 14-15-4
UD
LOSS
vs Young Choi
Deep 36 Impact· Jul 27, 2008· Middleweight· 5-5-4 vs 9-7
MD
DRAW
vs Masahiro Toryu
Pancrase 187· Mar 26, 2008· Middleweight· 5-4-4 vs 5-3-3
DEC
LOSS
vs Yukiya Naito
Cage Force 5· Dec 1, 2007· Middleweight· 5-4-3 vs 13-4-2
TKO
R1 · 4:45
WIN
vs Kenji Nagai
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2007 (Stage 2)· Sep 17, 2007· Middleweight· 5-3-3 vs 2-7-1
SUB
R1 · 2:46
DRAW
vs Yuji Hisamatsu
Cage Force 3· Jun 9, 2007· Middleweight· 4-3-3 vs 13-13-4
DEC
LOSS
vs Yusaku Tsukumo
Greatest Common Multiple· Dec 10, 2006· 4-3-2 vs 2-2
TKO
DRAW
vs Tetsuo Seto
Greatest Common Multiple· Jul 30, 2006· 4-2-2 vs 2-1-1
DRAW
DRAW
vs Ken Hamamura
Deep 20 Impact· Sep 3, 2005· 4-2-1 vs 7-1-2
DRAW
LOSS
vs Ken Hamamura
DEEP· May 15, 2005· 4-2 vs 7-1-1
TKO
WIN
vs Marlon Medeiros
DEEP· Apr 17, 2005· 4-1 vs 0-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Kosuke Umeda
Deep 18 Impact· Feb 12, 2005· 3-1 vs 1-1-2
TKO
R1 · 0:35
WIN
vs Moriyuki Yamada
Deep 17 Impact· Dec 18, 2004· 3-0 vs 4-5-1
UD
WIN
vs Ryo Nakajima
Deep 17 Impact· Dec 18, 2004· 2-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R2 · 2:03
WIN
vs Shichi Maru
Deep 17 Impact· Dec 18, 2004· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R2 · 1:00

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1560▲11
Peak: 1634Oct 20, 2013
Rated fights: 34

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Frequently asked questions

When does Takenori Sato fight next?

Takenori Sato has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Takenori Sato's record?

Takenori Sato's professional MMA record is 20-12-7.

Who is Takenori Sato fighting next?

Takenori Sato's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Takenori Sato fight last?

Takenori Sato most recently fought Hyun Gyu Lim at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson on Saturday, September 20, 2014, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Takenori Sato fight in?

Takenori Sato fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Takenori Sato have?

Takenori Sato has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How tall is Takenori Sato?

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

How much does Takenori Sato weigh?

Takenori Sato weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

How old is Takenori Sato?

Takenori Sato is 41 years old (born Jun 8, 1985).

Where is Takenori Sato from?

Takenori Sato is from Japan.

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