Yuka Tsuji is a Japanese female mixed martial artist whose nickname is Vale Tudo Queen.
10 Facts About Yuka Tsuji
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Yuka Tsuji is a former Smackgirl tournament winner, Smackgirl Lightweight Champion and Valkyrie Featherweight Champion.
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Yuka Tsuji was born on December 11,1974 in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan.
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Yuka Tsuji graduated from the prestigious Chukyo Women's University; a university notable for its wrestling family.
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Yuka Tsuji spent the majority of her career competing in the now-defunct Smackgirl promotion.
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Yuka Tsuji won the title after defeating Watanabe by armbar at 3:51 of the first round.
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Yuka Tsuji would go on to successfully defend the title five times until the demise of the Smackgirl promotion.
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At the event Smackgirl - Queens' Hottest Summer, Yuka Tsuji was able to avenge her only loss at the time by defeating Tavares via KO at 4:47 of the first round.
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Yuka Tsuji was defeated by submission due to a kimura in the first round.
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Yuka Tsuji defeated Song by technical submission due to an armbar in the first round.