Yasuko Mogi

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 56) 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
Other information
Website	Official 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

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

Mixed martial arts career

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

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

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

• 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