Tsuyoshi Kosaka "TK"

Tsuyoshi Kosaka, known as "TK", is a mixed martial artist from Japan listed in the Heavyweight division. Tsuyoshi Kosaka holds a professional record of 28-21-2, including 3-3-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 1 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 2 by decision. Tsuyoshi Kosaka stands 5'11", fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 56 years old. Tsuyoshi Kosaka is currently on a 1-fight winning streak and is listed as Inactive.

Tsuyoshi Kosaka profile

DivisionHeavyweight
Professional record28-21-2
UFC record3-3-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusInactive
CountryJapan
Age56
Date of birth1970-03-06
Height5'11"
StanceOrthodox
Last weigh-in218.6 lbs
Current streakW1
Total octagon time1h 14m

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO1
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision2

Tsuyoshi Kosaka recorded fight history

Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.

DatePromotionEventOpponentResultMethod
2022-04-17Rizin FFRizin FF - Rizin 35Mikio UedawinKO (Punches)
2020-01-19HeatHeat - Heat 46Sasa MilinkoviclossTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2017-12-31Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: Final RoundMirko FilipoviclossTKO (Corner Stoppage)
2016-12-29Rizin 3Rizin 3 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd RoundKaido HoovelsonlossDecision (Unanimous)
2015-12-29Rizin Fighting FederationRizin Fighting Federation - Saraba no UtakeJames ThompsonwinTKO (Punches)
2006-05-05Pride FCPride FC - Total Elimination AbsoluteMark HuntlossTKO (Punch)
2006-02-26Pride 31Pride 31 - DreamersMario SperrywinKO (Punches)
2005-10-02PancrasePancrase - Spiral 8Mike KylelossTechnical Decision (Unanimous)
2005-08-20Rings RussiaRings Russia - CIS vs. The WorldDavid ShvelidzewinSubmission (Armbar)
2005-04-03PridePride - Bushido 6Fedor EmelianenkolossTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2004-11-07PancrasePancrase - Brave 10Ron WatermanwinDecision (Unanimous)
2003-10-13NJPWNJPW - Ultimate CrushRicardo MoraiswinDecision (Unanimous)
2003-05-02NJPWNJPW - Ultimate CrushSumiyabazar DolgorsurenwinTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2002-09-07DeepDeep - 6th ImpactAntonio Rogerio NogueiralossDecision (Unanimous)
2002-05-10UFCUFC 37: High ImpactRicco RodriguezlossPunches to Head From Mount
2001-12-21RingsRings - World Title Series 5Bozigit AtaevlossDecision (Majority)
2001-08-11RingsRings - 10th AnniversaryKoba TkeshelashviliwinKO (Knee)
2001-06-15RingsRings - World Title Series 2Renato SobrallossDecision (Majority)
2001-02-24RingsRings - King of Kings 2000 FinalRandy CouturelossDecision (Unanimous)
2000-12-22RingsRings - King of Kings 2000 Block BMikhail IlyukhinwinKO (Punches)
2000-12-22RingsRings - King of Kings 2000 Block BFedor EmelianenkowinTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2000-08-23RingsRings - Millennium Combine 3Antonio Rodrigo NogueiradrawDraw
2000-07-15Rings USARings USA - Rising Stars Block ATravis FultonwinDecision (Unanimous)
2000-07-15Rings USARings USA - Rising Stars Block AGreg WikanwinSubmission (Toe Hold)
1999-12-22RingsRings - King of Kings 1999 Block BChris HasemanwinDecision (Split)
1999-12-22RingsRings - King of Kings 1999 Block BGilbert YvellossTKO (Cut)
1999-11-19UFCUFC 23: Ultimate Japan 2Pedro RizzolossPunch to Head On Ground
1999-08-19RingsRings - Rise 5thGilbert YvelwinTechnical Decision (Points)
1999-07-16UFCUFC 21: Return of the ChampionsTim LajcikwinCorner Stoppage
1999-05-22RingsRings - Rise 3rdYoshihisa YamamotolossTKO (Palm Strikes)
1999-04-23RingsRings - Rise 2ndGilbert YvellossTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
1999-01-08UFCUFC 18: The Road to the Heavyweight TitleBas RuttenlossPunches to Head At Distance
1998-10-16UFCUFC - Ultimate BrazilPete WilliamswinDecision (Unanimous)
1998-06-27RingsRings - Fourth Fighting IntegrationKiyoshi TamuradrawDraw
1998-05-29RingsRings - Third Fighting IntegrationMagomedkhan GamzatkhanovwinSubmission
1998-03-13UFCUFC 16: Battle in the BayouKimo LeopoldowinDecision (Unanimous)
1998-02-08Rings HollandRings Holland - The King of RingsRob van EsdonkwinSubmission (Heel Hook)
1998-01-21RingsRings - Battle Dimensions Tournament 1997 FinalMikhail IlyukhinlossN/A
1997-10-25RingsRings - Mega Battle Tournament 1997 Semifinal 1Borislav JeliazkovwinDecision (Points)
1997-09-26RingsRings - Extension Fighting 7Frank ShamrocklossDecision
1997-04-22RingsRings - Extension Fighting 2Kiyoshi TamuralossSubmission (Toe Hold)
1997-01-22RingsRings - Budokan Hall 1997Mikhail IlyukhinwinN/A
1997-01-01RingsRings - Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 FinalMagomedkhan GamzatkhanovlossN/A
1996-10-25RingsRings - Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Opening RoundDick VrijwinN/A
1996-08-24RingsRings - Maelstrom 6Magomedkhan GamzatkhanovlossSubmission (Armbar)
1996-02-18Rings HollandRings Holland - Kings of Martial ArtsWillie PeeterswinSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
1996-01-24RingsRings - Budokan Hall 1996Maurice SmithwinN/A
1995-10-13Lumax CupLumax Cup - Tournament of J '95Hiroyuki YoshiokawinTKO (Punches)
1995-10-13Lumax CupLumax Cup - Tournament of J '95Susumu YamazakiwinSubmission (Heel Hook)
1995-10-13Lumax CupLumax Cup - Tournament of J '95Egan InouewinDecision (Unanimous)
1995-01-25RingsRings - Budokan Hall 1995Wataru SakatawinN/A

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