Introduction
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) and Pink Spider (ピンクスパイダー, pinku supaidā).
Mogi has participated in MMA promotions Smackgirl, Shooto and Valkyrie. She formerly worked as Valkyrie's producer (matchmaker) and is now a producer for Jewels.
Background
Mogi was born on January 27, 1969 in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan.
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.
On July 12, 2005, Mogi debuted with the Shooto promotion at G-Shooto Plus 02 and defeated Masako Yoshida by unanimous decision.
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.
Mogi was defeated by Taeko Nagamine via split decision at Smackgirl 2006: Queen's Triumphant Return on April 22, 2006.
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.
On June 26, 2008, Mogi defeated Ayumi Takeuchi by submission (rear naked choke) at Shooto 6/26 in Kitazawa Town Hall.
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.
Debuting as a fighter in Valkyrie, Mogi was defeated by TKO (punches) by Misaki Takimoto at Valkyrie 03 on October 24, 2009.
On April 11, 2010 at Valkyrie 05, Mogi was defeated by Akiko Naito, this time by unanimous decision.
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. Mogi missed weight for the fight and was defeated by TKO early in the second round.
On March 30, 2013, Mogi faced Takumi Umehara at Jewels 23rd Ring. She was defeated by unanimous decision.
Mogi next faced Yuko Oya at Deep Jewels 1 on August 31, 2013. She was defeated by split decision.
Submission grappling career
Mogi debuted in submission grappling in 1998 in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament.
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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| 13 Fights, 8 Wins, 5 Losses
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Championships and accomplishments
- 13th all-Japan amateur Shooto championship women's flyweight winner (2006)
- 14th all-Japan amateur Shooto championship women's flyweight winner (2007)
- 15th all-Japan amateur Shooto championship women's flyweight winner (2008)
- 第13回全日本アマチュア修斗選手権大会. Amateur (in Japanese). Japan: Shooto. 2006-09-24. Retrieved 2010-10-08.
- 第14回全日本アマチュア修斗選手権大会. Amateur (in Japanese). Japan: Shooto. 2007-09-23. Retrieved 2010-10-08.
- 第15回全日本アマチュア修斗選手権大会. Amateur (in Japanese). Japan: Shooto. 2008-09-14. Retrieved 2010-10-08.