Yugo Kato | |
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Born | Meguro, Meguro-ku, Japan | 2 September 1999
Native name | 加藤有吾 |
Nationality | Japanese |
Height | 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 55 kg (121 lb; 8 st 9 lb) |
Style | Kickboxing |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Ōta, Tokyo |
Team | RIKIX |
Years active | 2016-present |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 31 |
Wins | 25 |
By knockout | 10 |
Losses | 6 |
By knockout | 3 |
Yugo Kato (加藤有吾, born 2 September 1999) is a Japanese kickboxer and muay thai fighter, currently competing in the super bantamweight divisions of RISE.
As of September 2021, he is the #10 ranked flyweight kickboxer in the world, according to Combat Press.[1]
Kato made his muay thai and professional debut against Masa Bravely at M-ONE 2016 3rd on 25 September 2016. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[2]
Kato was scheduled to face Ryuto Matsumoto at BOM13-The Battle Of Muay Thai 13- on 4 December 2016. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[3]
Kato was scheduled to face Hiiragito at M-ONE 2017 1st on 20 March 2017. He lost the fight by split decision, with two judges awarding Hiiragito a 30-29 and 29-28 scorecard, while the third judge scored it 29-28 for Kato.[4]
Kato was scheduled to face Shuto Sato at Road To KNOCK OUT.1 on 10 May 2017. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout.[5]
Kato was scheduled to face Maiki Flyskygym at The Battle Of Muay Thai 19 on 14 October 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 29–28, 29-28 and 30–27.[6]
Kato was scheduled to face Masaki Takeuchi at ROAD TO KNOCK OUT Vol. 3 on 16 January 2019.[7] Takeuchi won the fight by a second-round technical knockout, after the ringside doctor stopped the fight due to a cut on Kato's eyelid. Kato was the more successful fighter in the first round, having knocked Takeuchi down with a left hook.[8]
Kato was scheduled to face Akihiko at The Battle Of Muay Thai Season 2 vol.2 on 1 June 2019. He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.[9]
Kato was scheduled to face Suda456 at Pancrase & TRIBE TOKYO M.M.A Road to ONE Century, a Pancrase and ONE Championship cross-promotional event, on 1 September 2019. He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[10]
Kato was scheduled to challenge the reigning WMC Japan Super Bantamweight champion Maiki Flyskygym at The Battle Of Muay Thai Season II vol.6 Part 1 on 7 December 2019. The fight was a rematch of their 14 October 2018 meeting, which Kato won by unanimous decision.[11] He was once again victorious, as he won by majority decision.[12]
Kato was scheduled to face Yutto at The Battle Of Muay Thai Season 2 vol.7 Part 2 on 9 February 2020. He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[13]
Kato made the first defense of his WMC Japan title against the WMC Featherweight champion David Chibana at BOM WAVE 01 on 28 June 2020.[14] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 50–48, 50–48 and 49–48.[15]
Kato was scheduled to face MASAKING at NO KICK NO LIFE ~New Chapter~ on 29 October 2020.[16] He won the fight by a first-round knockout, stopping MASAKING with a left hook at the 1:28 minute mark.[citation needed]
Kato was scheduled to make the second defense of his WMC Japan title against Dynamite Kakizaki at The Battle Of MuayThai -ouroboros 2021- on 26 September 2021.[17] He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[18]
Kato was scheduled to face Kaewpayak Y'ZD Gym at NKB Fighting Spirit Series Vol.3 on 16 June 2018. He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[19]
Kato was scheduled to face Ryohei Tanaka at KICK ORIGIN on 4 August 2019. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–28, 30-28 and 30–29.[20]
Kato was scheduled to participate in a Japan Kickboxing Innovation Super Bantamweight tournament, held at Japan Kickboxing Innovation 7th Okayama Gym Certification on 16 January 2021.[21] He won the semifinal match against Yuki Motoyama by a first-round technical knockout. He advanced to the tournament finals, where he faced Issei Saenchai Gym. Kato beat Issei by a wide unanimous decision, with scores of 30–24, 30-24 and 30–25.[22]
Kato was scheduled to face Keisuke Miyamoto at NO KICK NO LIFE New Chapter -Ungai Soten- on 24 February 2021. He lost the fight by majority decision, with scores of 30–29, 29-29 and 29–28.[23]
Kato was scheduled to face Tsubasa at NO KICK NO LIFE on 22 July 2021. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[24]
Kato was scheduled to face Keisuke Miyamoto at a NO KICK NO LIFE held on 9 January 2022.[25] He won the fight by majority decision.[26]
Kato was booked to face Issei SaenchaiGym at Japan Kickboxing Innovation Okayama Gym Show 8 on March 13, 2022.[27] He won the fight by a third-round knockout.[28]
Kato was scheduled to face Koki Osaki at the May 28, 2022, NO KICK NO LIFE event.[29] He lost the fight by technical knockout, as the fight was stopped in the fifth round on the advice of the ringside physician.[30]
Kato was booked to face Shoma at RISE World Series Osaka 2022 on August 21, 2022.[31] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[32]
Kato faced Ryunosuke Omori at RISE 163 on December 10, 2022. He won the fight by majority decision, with two scorecards of 30–29 and 29–28 and one scorecard of 29–29.[33]
Kato faced Yuki Kyotani at RISE 166 -RISE 20th Memorial event- on February 23, 2023.[34]
Kato faced Kyosuke at RISE 169 on June 23, 2023. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–28, 30–28 and 29–28.[35]
Kato faced Koki Osaki in a RISE Bantamweight title eliminator at RISE World Series 2023 - 2nd Round on August 26, 2023.[36] He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–29, 29–28 and 29–28.[37]
Kato faced Shoa Arii RISE 174 at on December 10, 2023.[38] He won the fight by majority decision, with scores of 30–29, 29–28 and 29–29.[39]
Kato faced Jaroensuk BoonlannaMuaythai at RISE EL DORADO 2024 on March 17, 2024.[40] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[41]
25 Wins (10 (T)KO's), 6 Losses, 0 Draw, 0 No Contest | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2024-03-17 | Loss | ![]() |
RISE ELDORADO 2024 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2023-12-10 | Win | ![]() |
RISE 174 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2023-08-26 | Loss | ![]() |
RISE World Series 2023 - 2nd Round | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2023-06-23 | Win | ![]() |
RISE 169 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2023-02-23 | Win | ![]() |
RISE 166: RISE 20th Memorial event | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left straight) | 2 | 2:29 | |
2022-12-10 | Win | ![]() |
RISE 163 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2022-08-21 | Win | ![]() |
RISE WORLD SERIES OSAKA 2022 | Osaka, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2022-05-28 | Loss | ![]() |
NO KICK NO LIFE | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 5 | 2:20 | |
2022-03-13 | Win | ![]() |
Japan Kickboxing Innovation Okayama Gym Show 8 | Okayama, Japan | KO (Jumping knee) | 3 | 2:42 | |
2022-01-09 | Win | ![]() |
NO KICK NO LIFE | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 5 | 3:00 | |
2021-09-26 | Win | ![]() |
The Battle Of MuayThai -ouroboros 2021- | Ōta, Tokyo, Japan | KO (Right Hook) | 2 | 1:32 | |
2021-07-22 | Win | ![]() |
NO KICK NO LIFE | Kōtō, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2021-02-24 | Loss | ![]() |
NO KICK NO LIFE New Chapter -Ungai Soten- | Shibuya, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2021-01-16 | Win | ![]() |
Japan Kickboxing Innovation Okayama Gym Show 7, Tournament Final | Okayama, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
Wins the Innovation 55kg Tournament. | ||||||||
2021-01-16 | Win | ![]() |
Japan Kickboxing Innovation Okayama Gym Show 7, Tournament Semifinal | Okayama, Japan | TKO (Three knockdowns) | 1 | 2:11 | |
2020-10-29 | Win | ![]() |
NO KICK NO LIFE ~New Chapter~ | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left hook) | 1 | 1:28 | |
2020-06-28 | Win | ![]() |
BOM WAVE 01 | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
Defends the WMC Japan Super Bantamweight title. | ||||||||
2020-02-09 | Win | ![]() |
The Battle Of Muay Thai Season 2 vol.7 Part 2 | Shinjuku, Japan | TKO | 2 | 1:54 | |
2019-12-07 | Win | ![]() |
The Battle Of Muay Thai Season II vol.6 Part 1 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 5 | 3:00 | |
Wins the WMC Japan Super Bantamweight title. | ||||||||
2019-09-01 | Win | ![]() |
Pancrase&TRIBE TOKYO M.M.A Road to ONE Century | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left straight) | 2 | 1:16 | |
2019-08-04 | Win | ![]() |
KICK ORIGIN | Bunkyō, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2019-06-01 | Win | ![]() |
The Battle Of Muay Thai Season 2 vol.2 | Yokohama, Japan | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 2:07 | |
2019-01-16 | Loss | ![]() |
ROAD TO KNOCK OUT Vol. 3 | Shibuya, Japan | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 2 | 1:31 | |
2018-10-14 | Win | ![]() |
The Battle Of Muay Thai 19 | Shinjuku, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2018-06-16 | Win | ![]() |
NKB Fighting Spirit Series Vol.3 | Bunkyō, Japan | KO | 2 | 0:35 | |
2017-06-11 | Loss | ![]() |
BOUT 27 | Sapporo, Japan | KO | 1 | ||
2017-05-10 | Win | ![]() |
Road To KNOCK OUT.1 | Shibuya, Japan | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 2:17 | |
2017-04-29 | Win | ![]() |
Join Forces-5 | Shinjuku, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2017-03-20 | Loss | ![]() |
M-ONE 2017 1st | Ariake, Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2017-01-22 | Win | ![]() |
REBELS.48 & INNOVATION Champions Carnival | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2016-12-04 | Win | ![]() |
BOM13-The Battle Of Muay Thai 13- | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2016-09-25 | Win | ![]() |
M-ONE 2016 3rd | Ariake, Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |