Yuta Sasaki
| Yuta Sasaki | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 7, 1989 Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan |
| Other names | Ulka / Uruka |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division |
Flyweight (125 lb) Bantamweight (135 lb) Featherweight (145 lb) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Style | Shootfighting, Greco-Roman Wrestling, Jujutsu, Combat wrestling, Jujitsu, Shooto, Vale Tudo, BJJ, |
| Fighting out of | Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan |
| Team | Wajutsu Keishukai Suruga |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 26 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 11 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Notable school(s) | Hiryū High School |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Yuta "Ulka" Sasaki (佐々木 佑太 Sasaki Yūta, born October 7, 1989) is a Japanese mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Flyweight of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2010, he formerly competed for Shooto, DEEP, and Vale Tudo Japan. He is the former Shooto Pacific Rim (132 lbs.) Champion.
Born and raised in Shizuoka, Sasaki was a talented wrestler and also began training in jujutsu from a young age. He wrestled for three seasons at Hiryu High School, finishing in the top 16 at the All-Japan High School Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships, and in 2009 Sasaki won the All-Japan Combat Wrestling Open Championships for the under 66 kg division. That same year, he also finished second at the All-Japan Amateur Shooto Championships. Later in 2013, Sasaki won the ADCC Japan Trial for the under 66 kg division.
Sasaki started his professional career in 2010. He fought mainly for Shooto, but also fought for DEEP and GCM early in his career.
Sasaki faced Yo Saito on December 18, 2010, at Shooto: The Rookie Tournament 2010 Final. He defeated Saito via unanimous decision after two rounds and became the 2010 Shooto 143-pound rookie champion.
Sasaki faced Tetsu Suzuki on January 20, 2013, at Shooto: 1st Round 2013 for the Shooto Pacific Rim 132-pound title. He won via unanimous decision and became the new champion.
Sasaki defended his title on July 27, 2013, at Shooto: 3rd Round 2013 against Kenji Yamamoto. He won via knockout at 11 seconds in the first round and retained the title. Shortly after the bout, Sasaki relinquished his title in order to be able to fight for Shooto's world title.
Sasaki faced current ZST 132 lb champion Keisuke Fujiwara on January 13, 2014, at Shooto: 1st Round 2014. He won via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.
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