Best fights of Rumina Sato
Over 18 years as a professional, Rumina Sato has compiled a 26-17-2 (23) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rumina Sato defeats Makoto Ishikawa
On March 11, 2005 Rumina Sato fought Makoto Ishikawa for the vacant Shooto Pacific Rim lightweight title. Sato was 31 years old with a record of 22-8-2, and Ishikawa was 30 with a record of 11-5-1. Both Sato and Ishikawa were on a 3-fight winning streak. Sato won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Rumina Sato KOs Ryota Matsune
On May 30, 2010 Rumina Sato faced Ryota Matsune in a lightweight bout. Sato was 36 years old with a record of 25-14-2, and Matsune was 28 with a record of 15-1-1. Both Sato and Matsune were coming off a win. Sato stopped Ryota Matsune via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Rumina Sato KOs Augusto Frota
On March 16, 2007 Rumina Sato faced Augusto Frota in a lightweight bout. Sato was 33 years old with a record of 23-10-2, and Frota was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sato was on a 2-fight losing streak. Sato stopped Augusto Frota via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Rumina Sato KOs Corey Grant
On October 30, 2009 Rumina Sato faced Corey Grant in a lightweight bout. Sato was 35 years old with a record of 24-14-2, and Grant was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sato was on a 4-fight losing streak. Sato stopped Corey Grant via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Rumina Sato submits Ryan Ackerman
On June 27, 2003 Rumina Sato faced Ryan Ackerman in a welterweight bout. Sato was 29 years old with a record of 18-7-2, and Ackerman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sato was coming off a loss. Sato submitted Ryan Ackerman via heel hook in the 1st round.
6. Rumina Sato KOs Katsuya Toida
On December 14, 2004 Rumina Sato faced Katsuya Toida in a welterweight bout. Sato was 30 years old with a record of 21-8-2, and Toida was 27 with a record of 8-4. Sato was on a 2-fight winning streak and Toida was coming off a win. Sato stopped Katsuya Toida via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Rumina Sato submits Phil Johns in 54 seconds
On October 29, 1999 Rumina Sato faced Phil Johns in a welterweight bout. Sato was 25 years old with a record of 13-3-1, and Johns was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sato was coming off a loss. Sato submitted Phil Johns via toe hold in the 1st round.
8. Rumina Sato submits Charles Diaz in 6 seconds
On January 15, 1999 Rumina Sato faced Charles Diaz. Sato was 25 years old with a record of 12-2-1, and Diaz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sato was coming off a loss. Sato submitted Charles Diaz via flying armbar in the 1st round.
9. Rumina Sato submits Michael Buell in 31 seconds
On April 26, 1998 Rumina Sato faced Michael Buell. Sato was 24 years old with a record of 11-1-1, and Buell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sato was coming off a loss. Sato submitted Michael Buell via armbar in the 1st round.
10. Rumina Sato submits Maurice Corty
On October 12, 1997 Rumina Sato faced Maurice Corty. Sato was 23 years old with a record of 9-0-1, and Corty was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sato was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Sato submitted Maurice Corty via kimura in the 1st round.