Takashi Sato is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division.
21 Facts About Takashi Sato
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Takashi Sato was a big fan of reading comics just like many other Japanese children.
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Takashi Sato says he cried the whole day until the following day his father felt very bad and came home from work with a new comic based on a kid becoming a judo champion.
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Takashi Sato started his MMA career fighting in various promotions in Japan.
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Takashi Sato then fought for Pancrase and Deep promotions in Japan.
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Takashi Sato earned a Pancrase title shot but lost to Glaico Franca.
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Takashi Sato earned the opportunity to fight in the UFC after beating former UFC fighter Matt Vaile.
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Takashi Sato signed with the UFC on April 2,2019, and made his UFC debut on April 27,2019, against Ben Saunders at UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson.
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Takashi Sato's next Fight was against Belal Muhammad on September 7,2019, in the United Emirates at UFC 242.
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Takashi Sato was scheduled to face Maki Pitolo at UFC Fight Night 168 on February 23,2020.
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Takashi Sato was scheduled to face Ramiz Brahimaj on June 27,2020 at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs Hooker but the fight was scratched due to one of Brahimaj's cornermen testing positive for COVID-19.
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Two days before the fight, Takashi Sato's opponent was switched to UFC newcomer Jason Witt.
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Takashi Sato won the fight via knock out in 48 seconds in round one.
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Takashi Sato was scheduled to face Daniel Rodriguez on August 22,2020, at UFC on ESPN 15.
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However, despite making the required weight, Takashi Sato was not cleared to fight by Nevada State Athletic Commission medical personnel and was removed from the card.
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Later, Takashi Sato revealed that a skin infection in his torso was the reason for the removal.
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Takashi Sato lost the fight via second round arm-triangle choke.
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Takashi Sato returned after more than a one-year hiatus and faced Gunnar Nelson, replacing injured Claudio Silva, on 19 March 2022 at UFC Fight Night 204.
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Takashi Sato faced Bryan Battle on August 6,2022, at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs Hill.
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Takashi Sato lost the fight via knockout in round one.
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Takashi Sato faced Themba Gorimbo on May 20,2023, at UFC Fight Night 223.