Yasuko Mogi
Japanese mixed martial artist (born 1969)
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Yasuko Mogi (茂木 康子, mogi yasuko; born on 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 | January 27, 1969 Nerima, Tokyo, Japan |
| Other names | Pink Spider |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight[1] |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Nerima, Tokyo, Japan |
| Team | Freelance |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Other information | |
| Website | Official website |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Last updated on: September 3, 2013 | |
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
Mixed martial arts career
Mogi made her professional debut in MMA on April 29, 2005 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, 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.[14][15][16]
Mogi was defeated by Taeko Nagamine via split decision at Smackgirl 2006: Queen's Triumphant Return on April 22, 2006.[17][18]
Mogi suffered her third straight loss on March 11, 2007 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, 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.[23][24]
Debuting as a fighter in Valkyrie, Mogi was defeated by TKO (punches) by Misaki Takimoto at Valkyrie 03 on October 24, 2009.[25][26][27]
On April 11, 2010 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 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, 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.[37] She was defeated by split decision.[38][39]
Submission grappling career
Mogi debuted in submission grappling in 1998 in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament.[6]
Mixed martial arts record
| 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
| 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 | |||||||||
