Yasuko Mogi

Yasuko Mogi
Born	January 27, 1969 Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
Other names	Pink Spider
Residence	Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
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
Website	Official website
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: September 3, 2013

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]

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

Mogi was born on January 27, 1969 in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan.^[8][9]

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

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

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Submission grappling record

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

Championships and accomplishments

• 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

• List of female mixed martial artists

References

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External links

• Yasuko Mogi Awakening Profile
• Professional MMA record for Yasuko Mogi from Sherdog
• Profile at Fightergirls.com
• Official website (Japanese)
• Official blog (Japanese)
• Official blog (matchmaker) at kakutoh.com (Japanese)