Naho Sugiyama

Naho Sugiyama (杉山 直歩, Sugiyama Naho, born (1978-02-03)February 3, 1978), also known by her nickname Sugirock (スギロック, Sugirokku)[2] or Sugi Rock,[3] is a Japanese female mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. She has competed professionally since 2009. In 2011, she became the first Jewels featherweight champion. Besides Jewels, Sugiyama has also competed in MMA promotions Valkyrie and Invicta Fighting Championships.

Naho Sugiyama
Born (1978-02-03) February 3, 1978
Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Other namesSugirock, Sugi Rock
ResidenceTokyo, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Height1.54 m (5 ft 1⁄2 in)[1]
Weight48.0 kg (105.8 lb)[1]
DivisionAtomweight (Invicta FC)
Featherweight (Jewels)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofTokyo, Japan
TeamWajutsu Keishukai Akza
Years active2009-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins12
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision9
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision3
Websiteameblo.jp/sugi-69
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: November 11, 2013 (2013-11-11)

As of November 1, 2013 (2013-11-01), Sugiyama is ranked as the number four female atomweight (96-106 lb) fighter in the world according to the Unified Women's Mixed Martial Arts Rankings.[4]

Background

Sugiyama was born on (1978-02-03)February 3, 1978 in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] A member of Wajutsu Keishukai Akza (和術慧舟會AKZA, wajutsu keishūkai akza), Sugiyama became interested in MMA after watching Caol Uno on TV at the K-1 World Max 2005 Japan Tournament on February 23, 2005 (2005-02-23), so she started training MMA as a hobby.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

After participating in four amateur bouts for the Smackgirl promotion,[2] Sugiyama made her professional debut on October 24, 2009 (2009-10-24) in a bout where she defeated Madoka Ebihara by unanimous decision at Valkyrie 3.[5] Sugiyama's second fight was on June 19, 2010 (2010-06-19) at Valkyrie 6, in which she defeated Megumi Morioka by TKO.[6] In her last fight with Valkyrie, in an upset, Sugiyama defeated the then-flyweight champion Yasuko Tamada via unanimous decision in a non-title bout at Valkyrie 8.[7][8]

Debuting in Jewels on May 14, 2011 (2011-05-14), Sugiyama submitted Misaki Takimoto with a rear naked choke in the first round at the combined event Jewels 13th Ring & 14th Ring, where Sugiyama represented Valkyrie as part of a Jewels vs Valkyrie theme.[9]

In her fifth professional fight, Sugiyama faced and defeated Ayumi Saito by unanimous decision at Jewels 16th Ring on September 11, 2011 (2011-09-11) in a close bout that was part of the first round of the Jewels Featherweight Queen Grand Prix.[10]

On December 17, 2011 (2011-12-17), at Jewels 17th Ring, Sugiyama was crowned as the first Jewels Featherweight Queen after winning the Jewels Featherweight Queen GP by defeating Kikuyo Ishikawa via split decision and Misaki Takimoto via technical submission (armbar).[11]

Sugiyama faced Yasuko Tamada in a non-title rematch at Jewels 19th Ring on May 26, 2012 (2012-05-26). Despite being penalized for not making weight, Sugiyama was able to defeat Tamada once again by majority decision, keeping her unbeaten record intact.[12]

Making her debut overseas, Sugiyama faced American fighter Jessica Penne at Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama on October 6, 2012 (2012-10-06) in a title bout to crown the first Invicta FC Atomweight Champion. Penne defeated Sugiyama by submission (triangle choke) in the second round.[13]

On March 30, 2013 (2013-03-30), Sugiyama faced Celine Haga in a non-title bout at Jewels 23rd Ring.[14][15] She was defeated by unanimous decision.[16][17]

Sugiyama defended her Jewels title against Seo Hee Ham at Jewels 24th Ring on May 25, 2013 (2013-05-25).[18][19] She was defeated by unanimous decision.[20][21]

On November 4, 2013 (2013-11-04), Sugiyama faced Masako Yoshida at Deep Jewels 2.[22] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[23][24]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
17 matches 12 wins 5 losses
By knockout 1 1
By submission 2 1
By decision 9 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12-5 Mina Kurobe Decision (unanimous) Deep Jewels 15 February 25, 2017 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Lost Deep Jewels Atomweight title.
Win 12-4 Emi Tomimatsu Decision (unanimous) Deep Jewels 12 June 5, 2016 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Won Deep Jewels Atomweight title.
Win 11-4 Mina Kurobe Decision (unanimous) Deep Jewels 10 November 23, 2015 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 10-4 Ayaka Hamasaki TKO (Punches) Deep Jewels 5 August 9, 2014 1 4:01 Tokyo, Japan
Win 10-3 Satomi Takano Decision (split) Deep Jewels 3 February 16, 2014 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 9-3 Masako Yoshida Decision (unanimous) Deep Jewels 2 November 4, 2013 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 8-3 Seo Hee Ham Decision (unanimous) Jewels 24th Ring May 25, 2013 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Lost Jewels Featherweight title.
Loss 8-2 Celine Haga Decision (unanimous) Jewels 23rd Ring March 30, 2013 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Non-title bout.
Loss 8-1 Jessica Penne Submission (triangle choke) Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama October 6, 2012 2 2:20 Kansas City, Kansas, United States For Invitca FC Atomweight title.
Win 8-0 Yasuko Tamada Decision (majority) Jewels 19th Ring May 26, 2012 2 5:00 Osaka, Japan Sugiyama was penalized for not making weight. Non-title bout.
Win 7-0 Misaki Takimoto Technical Submission (armbar) Jewels 17th Ring December 17, 2011 1 4:09 Tokyo, Japan Jewels Featherweight Queen tournament final. Won Jewels Featherweight title.
Win 6-0 Kikuyo Ishikawa Decision (split) Jewels 17th Ring December 17, 2011 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Jewels Featherweight Queen tournament semi-final.
Win 5-0 Ayumi Saito Decision (unanimous) Jewels 16th Ring September 11, 2011 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Jewels Featherweight Queen tournament quarterfinal.
Win 4-0 Misaki Takimoto Submission (rear-naked choke) Jewels 13th Ring & 14th Ring May 14, 2011 1 4:06 Tokyo, Japan
Win 3-0 Yasuko Tamada Decision (unanimous) Valkyrie 8 November 28, 2010 3 3:00 Tokyo, Japan Non-title bout.
Win 2-0 Megumi Morioka TKO (punches) Valkyrie 6 June 19, 2010 2 2:20 Tokyo, Japan
Win 1-0 Madoka Ebihara Decision (unanimous) Valkyrie 3 October 24, 2009 3 3:00 Tokyo, Japan

See also

References
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