Takeya Mizugaki

Takeya Mizugaki (水垣偉弥, Mizugaki Takeya) (born December 16, 1983) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist who most notably competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2005, Mizugaki has also competed for Absolute Championship Berkut, WEC, Shooto, and Cage Force.

Takeya Mizugaki
Born (1983-12-16) December 16, 1983
Ibaragi, Japan
Other namesThe Bull
NationalityJapanese
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1]
Weight136 lb (62 kg; 9.7 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Reach69.5 in (177 cm)
StyleBoxing, Judo
Fighting out ofKanagawa, Japan
TeamShooting Gym Hakkei
Haleo Top Team[2]
Years active2005–2019[3]
Mixed martial arts record
Total39
Wins23
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision17
Losses14
By knockout6
By submission2
By decision6
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Mizugaki began his mixed martial arts career and competed in respected Japanese promotions Shooto and Cage Force. He was the Shooto Rookie of the Year in 2005 and winner of the Cage Force Bantamweight Tournament.

World Extreme Cagefighting

Mizugaki made his World Extreme Cagefighting debut on April 5, 2009 against Miguel Torres for the WEC Bantamweight Championship in which he lost by unanimous decision in the fifth round; he can lay claim as the first to push Torres all five rounds. He fought Jeff Curran on August 9, 2009 at WEC 42, he won by decision.

Mizugaki was expected to face Damacio Page on December 19, 2009 at WEC 45,[4] but Page was forced off the card due to an injury.[5] Mizugaki instead faced Scott Jorgensen[6] and lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Mizugaki faced Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Rani Yahya on April 24, 2010 at WEC 48.[7] He won the fight via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28).

Mizugaki was set to face former WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber, who was to be making his bantamweight debut, on August 18, 2010 at WEC 50.[8] However, Faber was forced off the card with an injury. As a result, Mizugaki was also pulled from the event.[9]

Mizugaki was defeated by Faber via first round submission November 11, 2010 at WEC 52.[10][11] Mizugaki showed good take down defense but was hurt via punches toward the end of the first round, allowing Faber to take his back. After Faber was able to sink in a rear naked choke, Mizugaki refused to tap and as a result, was rendered unconscious.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On October 28, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, most WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.[12]

Mizugaki was expected to face Francisco Rivera on March 3, 2011 at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann.[13] However, Rivera had to withdraw from the bout due to injury, and was replaced by UFC newcomer Reuben Duran.[14] Mizugaki defeated Duran via split decision.

Mizugaki faced Brian Bowles on July 2, 2011 at UFC 132.[15] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Mizugaki faced Cole Escovedo on September 24, 2011 at UFC 135. Mizugaki utilized his crisp boxing to defeat Escovedo at 4:30 of the 2nd round via TKO.[16]

Mizugaki faced Chris Cariaso on February 26, 2012 at UFC 144.[17] Cariaso defeated Mizugaki via a controversial unanimous decision.[18] Despite the loss on the scorecards, UFC president Dana White felt Mizugaki won the bout and stated in the post-fight press conference that he would be paid a win bonus.[19]

Mizugaki was expected to face Jeff Hougland on September 1, 2012 at UFC 151.[20] However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, Mizugaki/Hougland was rescheduled and took place on November 10, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 6.[21] Mizugaki won the fight via unanimous decision.

Mizugaki faced Bryan Caraway on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8.[22] He won the fight via split decision, with two of the judges giving him the first and third rounds where he outstruck Caraway. This marked Mizugaki's first back-to-back wins since 2008.

Mizugaki faced Érik Pérez on August 28, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 27.[23] He won the fight via split decision.

Mizugaki fought Nam Phan on December 7, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 33.[24] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[25]

Mizugaki was expected to face T.J. Dillashaw on May 24, 2014 at UFC 173.[26] However, on March 27, the UFC announced that Dillashaw was moved up to the main event to face Bantamweight champion Renan Barão.[27] Mizugaki instead faced Francisco Rivera.[28] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Mizugaki faced Dominick Cruz on September 27, 2014 at UFC 178.[29] Mizugaki lost the fight via TKO in the first round after Cruz got a take-down and landed several punches against the cage.[30]

Mizugaki faced Aljamain Sterling on April 18, 2015 at UFC on Fox 15, replacing an injured Manvel Gamburyan.[31] He lost the fight via submission in the third round.

Mizugaki faced George Roop on September 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 75.[32] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[33]

Mizugaki next faced Cody Garbrandt on August 20, 2016 at UFC 202.[34] He lost the fight via TKO in the opening minute of the first round.[35]

Mizugaki faced Eddie Wineland on December 17, 2016 at UFC on Fox 22.[36] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[37]

Absolute Championship Berkut

Mizugaki made his debut in the ACB against Russia's Rustam Kerimov on September 30, 2017 at ACB 71.[38] He lost the fight via TKO at 3:19 of the first round.

Next, he faced Murad Kalamov at ACB 80 on February 16, 2018. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

In his final fight in the ACB, Mizugaki faced Pietro Menga at ACB 87 on May 19, 2018. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Last fights and retirement

Mizugaki was expected to face Guangyou Ning at Rebel FC 9 on September 7, 2018, but the event was eventually cancelled.

Mizugaki faced Shoji Maruyama at DEEP 89 Impact on May 12, 2019, winning the fight via unanimous decision.

He then signed with Rizin and made his promotional debut against Manel Kape at Rizin 18 on August 18, 2019. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round. Mizugaki retired from mixed martial arts after the fight, but announced the retirement not until early June 2020.[3]

Personal life

Mizugaki holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from Kanto Gakuin University.

Championships and Accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
39 matches 23 wins 14 losses
By knockout 5 6
By submission 1 2
By decision 17 6
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 23–14–2 Manel Kape KO (punch) Rizin 18 August 18, 2019 2 1:36 Nagoya, Japan
Win 23–13–2 Shoji Maruyama Decision (unanimous) DEEP 89 Impact May 12, 2019 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 22–13–2 Pietro Menga Decision (unanimous) ACB 87: Nottingham May 19, 2018 3 5:00 Nottingham, England
Loss 21–13–2 Murad Kalamov Decision (unanimous) ACB 80: Tumenov vs. Burrell February 16, 2018 3 5:00 Krasnodar, Russia
Loss 21–12–2 Rustam Kerimov TKO (punches) ACB 71: Yan vs. Mattos September 30, 2017 1 3:19 Moscow, Russia
Loss 21–11–2 Eddie Wineland TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson December 17, 2016 1 3:04 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss 21–10–2 Cody Garbrandt TKO (punches) UFC 202 August 20, 2016 1 0:48 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 21–9–2 George Roop Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson September 27, 2015 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Loss 20–9–2 Aljamain Sterling Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold April 18, 2015 3 2:11 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Loss 20–8–2 Dominick Cruz KO (punches) UFC 178 September 27, 2014 1 1:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 20–7–2 Francisco Rivera Decision (unanimous) UFC 173 May 24, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 19–7–2 Nam Phan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot December 7, 2013 3 5:00 Brisbane, Australia
Win 18–7–2 Érik Pérez Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 August 28, 2013 3 5:00 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win 17–7–2 Bryan Caraway Decision (split) UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann March 3, 2013 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 16–7–2 Jeff Hougland Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. Le November 10, 2012 3 5:00 Macau, SAR, China
Loss 15–7–2 Chris Cariaso Decision (unanimous) UFC 144 February 26, 2012 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 15–6–2 Cole Escovedo TKO (punches) UFC 135 September 24, 2011 2 4:30 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 14–6–2 Brian Bowles Decision (unanimous) UFC 132 July 2, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–5–2 Reuben Duran Decision (split) UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann March 3, 2011 3 5:00 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Loss 13–5–2 Urijah Faber Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 52 November 11, 2010 1 4:50 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–4–2 Rani Yahya Decision (unanimous) WEC 48 April 24, 2010 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss 12–4–2 Scott Jorgensen Decision (unanimous) WEC 45 December 19, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 12–3–2 Jeff Curran Decision (split) WEC 42 August 9, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–3–2 Miguel Torres Decision (unanimous) WEC 40 April 5, 2009 5 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States For the WEC Bantamweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 11–2–2 Masahiro Oishi TKO (punches) GCM: Cage Force 9 December 6, 2008 2 0:57 Tokyo, Japan Won the Cage Force Bantamweight Championship.
Win 10–2–2 Daisuke Endo Submission (rear-naked choke) GCM: Cage Force 8 September 27, 2008 1 4:34 Tokyo, Japan
Win 9–2–2 Daichi Fujiwara KO (punch) GCM: Cage Force 7 June 22, 2008 1 2:38 Tokyo, Japan
Win 8–2–2 Seiji Ozuka Decision (unanimous) GCM: Cage Force 5 December 1, 2007 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 7–2–2 Kentaro Imaizumi Decision (unanimous) GCM: Cage Force 4 September 8, 2007 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Draw 6–2–2 Masakatsu Ueda Draw Shooto: Back To Our Roots 4 July 15, 2007 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 6–2–1 Atsushi Yamamoto Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Back To Our Roots 1 February 17, 2007 3 5:00 Yokohama, Japan
Loss 6–1–1 Kenji Osawa TKO (punches and knees) Shooto: 11/10 in Korakuen Hall November 10, 2006 2 0:59 Tokyo, Japan
Draw 6–0–1 Ryota Matsune Draw Shooto 2006: 7/21 in Korakuen Hall July 21, 2006 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 6–0 Takamaro Watari TKO (punches) Shooto: The Devilock May 12, 2006 1 3:49 Tokyo, Japan
Win 5–0 Tetsu Suzuki Decision (unanimous) Shooto: 12/17 in Shinjuku Face December 17, 2005 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 4–0 Teriyuki Matsumoto KO (punch) Shooto 2005: 11/6 in Korakuen Hall November 6, 2005 1 0:13 Tokyo, Japan
Win 3–0 Shin Kato Decision (majority) Shooto: 9/23 in Korakuen Hall September 23, 2005 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 2–0 Naoki Yahagi Decision (unanimous) Shooto: 6/3 in Kitazawa Town Hall June 3, 2005 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 1–0 Satoshi Yamashita Decision (unanimous) Shooto: 2/6 in Kitazawa Town Hall February 6, 2005 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan

See also

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