Naho Sugiyama | |
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Born |
Kyoto Prefecture, Japan |
February 3, 1978
Other names | Sugirock, Sugi Rock |
Residence | Tokyo, Japan |
Nationality | Japanese |
Height | 1.54 m (5 ft 1⁄2 in) |
Weight | 48.0 kg (105.8 lb) |
Division | Atomweight (Invicta FC) Featherweight (Jewels) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Tokyo, Japan |
Team | Wajutsu Keishukai Akza |
Years active | 2009-present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 17 |
Wins | 12 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 9 |
Losses | 5 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 3 |
Website | ameblo |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Naho Sugiyama (杉山 直歩 Sugiyama Naho?, born February 3, 1978), also known by her nickname Sugirock (スギロック Sugirokku?) or Sugi Rock, is a Japanese female mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. She has competed professionally since 2009. In 2011, she became the first Jewels featherweight champion. Besides Jewels, Sugiyama has also competed in MMA promotions Valkyrie and Invicta Fighting Championships.
As of November 1, 2013
, Sugiyama is ranked as the number four female atomweight (96-106 lb) fighter in the world according to the Unified Women's Mixed Martial Arts Rankings.Sugiyama was born on Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. A member of Wajutsu Keishukai Akza (和術慧舟會AKZA wajutsu keishūkai akza?), Sugiyama became interested in MMA after watching Caol Uno on TV at the K-1 World Max 2005 Japan Tournament on February 23, 2005 , so she started training MMA as a hobby.
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