Yasuko Mogi (茂木 康子, mogi yasuko, born on (1969-01-27)January 27, 1969) is a Japanese female mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Her nicknames are Pioneer of women's Jiu-Jitsu world (女子柔術界のパイオニア, joshi jū jutsu kai no paionia)[2] and Pink Spider (ピンクスパイダー, pinku supaidā).[3]

Yasuko Mogi
Born (1969-01-27) January 27, 1969 (age 55)
Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
Other namesPink Spider
ResidenceNerima, Tokyo, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Height1.66 m (5 ft 5+12 in)
Weight56 kg (123 lb)
DivisionFlyweight[1]
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out ofNerima, Tokyo, Japan
TeamFreelance
Years active2005-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins3
By submission2
By decision1
Losses9
By knockout3
By decision6
WebsiteOfficial website
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: September 3, 2013 (2013-09-03)

Mogi has participated in MMA promotions Smackgirl, Shooto and Valkyrie. She formerly worked as Valkyrie's producer (matchmaker)[2][4][5][6] and is now a producer for Jewels.[7]

Background edit

Mogi was born on (1969-01-27)January 27, 1969 in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan.[8][9]

Mixed martial arts career edit

Mogi made her professional debut in MMA on April 29, 2005 (2005-04-29) at Smackgirl-F 2005: I'll do it this year! Smack F Festival during The Next Cinderella Tournament 2005 portion of the event, submitting Gravure idol, actress, and tarento Ai Fukaya with an armbar.[10][11]

On July 12, 2005 (2005-07-12), Mogi debuted with the Shooto promotion at G-Shooto Plus 02 and defeated Masako Yoshida by unanimous decision.[12][13]

Returning to Smackgirl at the event Smackgirl 2005: Lightweight Anniversary, Mogi suffered her first defeat at the hands of kickboxing specialist Hisae Watanabe via TKO (punches) on November 29, 2005 (2005-11-29).[14][15][16]

Mogi was defeated by Taeko Nagamine via split decision at Smackgirl 2006: Queen's Triumphant Return on April 22, 2006 (2006-04-22).[17][18]

Mogi suffered her third straight loss on March 11, 2007 (2007-03-11) at Smackgirl: The Next Cinderella Tournament 2007 First Stage, where she was defeated by Akiko Naito via another split decision.[19][20]

On June 26, 2008 (2008-06-26), Mogi defeated Ayumi Takeuchi by submission (rear naked choke) at Shooto 6/26 in Kitazawa Town Hall.[21][22]

In a rematch from their 2005 bout, Mogi fought against Masako Yoshida at Shooto Spirit 2009, losing for the third time by split decision on May 24, 2009 (2009-05-24).[23][24]

Debuting as a fighter in Valkyrie, Mogi was defeated by TKO (punches) by Misaki Takimoto at Valkyrie 03 on October 24, 2009 (2009-10-24).[25][26][27]

On April 11, 2010 (2010-04-11) at Valkyrie 05, Mogi was defeated by Akiko Naito, this time by unanimous decision.[28][29]

Mogi competed for the first time in more than two and a half years when she faced Keiko Tomita at Jewels 22nd Ring on December 15, 2012 (2012-12-15) in Tokyo.[7][30] Mogi missed weight for the fight and was defeated by TKO early in the second round.[31][32]

On March 30, 2013 (2013-03-30), Mogi faced Takumi Umehara at Jewels 23rd Ring.[33][34] She was defeated by unanimous decision.[35][36]

Mogi next faced Yuko Oya at Deep Jewels 1 on August 31, 2013 (2013-08-31).[37] She was defeated by split decision.[38][39]

Submission grappling career edit

Mogi debuted in submission grappling in 1998 in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament.[6]

Mixed martial arts record edit

Professional record breakdown
12 matches 3 wins 9 losses
By knockout 0 3
By submission 2 0
By decision 1 6
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 3-9 Yuko Oya Decision (split) Deep Jewels 1 August 31, 2013 2 5:00 Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan
Loss 3-8 Takumi Umehara Decision (unanimous) Jewels 23rd Ring March 30, 2013 2 5:00 Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan
Loss 3-7 Keiko Tomita TKO (punches) Jewels 22nd Ring December 15, 2012 2 0:20 Ariake, Tokyo, Japan
Loss 3-6 Akiko Naito Decision (unanimous) Valkyrie 05 April 11, 2010 3 3:00 Ariake, Tokyo, Japan
Loss 3-5 Misaki Takimoto TKO (punches) Valkyrie 03 October 24, 2009 3 0:51 Ariake, Tokyo, Japan
Loss 3-4 Masako Yoshida Decision (split) Shooto: Spirit 2009 May 24, 2009 2 5:00 Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Win 3-3 Ayumi Takeuchi Submission (rear-naked choke) Shooto: 6/26 in Kitazawa Town Hall June 26, 2008 1 2:45 Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Loss 2-3 Akiko Naito Decision (split) Smackgirl: The Next Cinderella Tournament 2007 First Stage March 11, 2007 2 5:00 Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan
Loss 2-2 Taeko Nagamine Decision (split) Smackgirl 2006: Queen's Triumphant Return April 22, 2006 2 5:00 Taisho-ku, Osaka, Japan
Loss 2-1 Hisae Watanabe TKO (punches) Smackgirl 2005: Lightweight Anniversary November 29, 2005 1 4:03 Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
Win 2-0 Masako Yoshida Decision (unanimous) G-Shooto: Plus02 July 12, 2005 2 5:00 Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Win 1-0 Ai Fukaya Submission (armbar) Smackgirl-F 2005: I'll do it this year! Smack F Festival April 29, 2005 1 3:50 Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan The Next Cinderella Tournament 2005

Submission grappling edit

Submission grappling record
13 Fights, 8 Wins, 5 Losses
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time Record Notes
August 31, 2008 Loss   Kyoko Abe Gi Grappling 2008 Tokyo, Japan Decision (points 0-0, advantages 0–1) N/A N/A 8-5-0 Gi Grappling 2008 Queen Tournament expert -52 kg semi-finals
September 24, 2007 Win   Yuko Yamazaki Smackgirl Grappling Queen Tournament 2007 Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan Decision (points 4–3) 1 7:00 8-4-0 Lightweight third place bout
September 24, 2007 Loss   Kyoko Takabayashi Smackgirl Grappling Queen Tournament 2007 Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:30 7-4-0 Lightweight semi-finals
September 24, 2007 Win   Saori Ishioka Smackgirl Grappling Queen Tournament 2007 Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan Decision (points 2–0) 1 7:00 7-3-0 Lightweight first round
April 15, 2007 Loss   Sayaka Shioda ADCC Japan Trial final qualifier Tokyo, Japan Submission (guillotine choke) 1 N/A 6-3-0 Women's -55 kg semi-finals
April 15, 2007 Win   Mei Yamaguchi ADCC Japan Trial final qualifier Tokyo, Japan Decision (points 6–2) 1 N/A 6-2-0 Women's -55 kg first round
February 11, 2005 Win   Yuko Yamazaki G-Shooto Plus 01 Tokyo, Japan Submission (armbar) 2 1:25 5-2-0 Shooto grappling
May 16, 2004 Win   Yasuko Tamada Smackgirl F: 5-tsuki Byo o But Tobase! Natsu mo Chikai zo Sumakku F Sai Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 2 4:00 4-2-0 SGG 1 Day Tournament 2004 lightweight final
May 16, 2004 Win   Yuki Sugiuchi Smackgirl F: 5-tsuki Byo o But Tobase! Natsu mo Chikai zo Sumakku F Sai Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 2 4:00 3-2-0 SGG 1 Day Tournament 2004 lightweight semi-finals
May 16, 2004 Win   Asami Kodera Smackgirl F: 5-tsuki Byo o But Tobase! Natsu mo Chikai zo Sumakku F Sai Tokyo, Japan Submission (armbar) 2 1:49 2-2-0 SGG 1 Day Tournament 2004 lightweight first round
February 29, 2004 Loss   Yasuko Tamada All-Japan Shooto Grappling Championships Tokyo, Japan N/A N/A N/A 1-2-0 Women's strawweight final
July 6, 2003 Loss   Rie Imazawa Smackgirl Third Season-EX: Grappler's holiday Tokyo, Japan Decision (split) 3 3 1-1-0 SGG lightweight 1 day tournament final
July 6, 2003 Win   Maiko Okado Smackgirl Third Season-EX: Grappler's holiday Tokyo, Japan Decision (split) 3 3 1-0-0 SGG lightweight 1 day tournament first round
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest

Championships and accomplishments edit

  • 13th all-Japan amateur Shooto championship women's flyweight winner (2006)[40]
  • 14th all-Japan amateur Shooto championship women's flyweight winner (2007)[41]
  • 15th all-Japan amateur Shooto championship women's flyweight winner (2008)[42]

See also edit

References edit

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