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Yuuki Kondo
, née , is a retired Japanese female mixed martial artist and judoka. She is nicknamed in reference to her calm appearance when fighting. Background Kondo was born on in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Martial arts training Kondo practiced judo in high school where she was a decorated judoka. Mixed martial arts career Kondo made her professional debut at Ladies Legend Pro-Wrestling (LLPW) event ''L-1 2000 The Strongest Lady'', being defeated by Dutch fighter Marloes Coenen via submission (armbar) in the first round on . In her second fight, Kondo defeated Dutch fighter Yuta Dum by TKO after Dum injured her ankle and was unable to come out for the second round on at ''ReMix Golden Gate 2001''. At ''Smackgirl: Starting Over'' on , Kondo defeated Mika Harigai in 49 seconds with an armbar submission. Continuing her winning streak, Kondo defeated Aya Koyama by unanimous decision on at ''Smackgirl: Fighting Chance''. At ''Smackgirl: Burning Night'' on , Kondo got her fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Numazu, Shizuoka
is a city located in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 189,486 in 91,986 households, and a population density of 1,014 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Numazu is at the northwestern end of the Izu Peninsula, which is a leisure destination known for its numerous hot springs. Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, may also be seen from Numazu on clear days. Numazu is located west of Tokyo and is on the Tōkaidō Main Line, the main railway line from Osaka to Tokyo. Warmed by the Kuroshio Current, the area enjoys a warm maritime climate with hot, humid summers and mild, cool winters. The Kano River runs through the middle of the city. Mount Ashitaka (1188 meters) is the highest point in the city Neighboring municipalities Shizuoka Prefecture *Mishima *Fuji *Izu *Izunokuni * Shimizu *Nagaizumi *Kannami Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Numazu has been in slow decline over the past 30 yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ankle
The ankle, or the talocrural region, or the jumping bone (informal) is the area where the foot and the leg meet. The ankle includes three joints: the ankle joint proper or talocrural joint, the subtalar joint, and the inferior tibiofibular joint. The movements produced at this joint are dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the foot. In common usage, the term ankle refers exclusively to the ankle region. In medical terminology, "ankle" (without qualifiers) can refer broadly to the region or specifically to the talocrural joint. The main bones of the ankle region are the talus (in the foot), and the tibia and fibula (in the leg). The talocrural joint is a synovial hinge joint that connects the distal ends of the tibia and fibula in the lower limb with the proximal end of the talus. The articulation between the tibia and the talus bears more weight than that between the smaller fibula and the talus. Structure Region The ankle region is found at the junction of the leg and the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armlock
An armlock in grappling is a single or double joint lock that Anatomical terms of motion#General motion, hyperextends, hyperflexes or hyperrotates the elbow, elbow joint or glenohumeral joint, shoulder joint. An armlock that hyper-extends the arm is known as an armbar, and it includes the traditional armbar, pressing their elbow into your thigh, and the triangle armbar, like a triangle choke, but you press their elbow into your thigh. An armlock that hyper-rotates the arm is known as an armcoil, and includes the americana, kimura, and omaplata. Depending on the joint flexibility (anatomy), flexibility of a person, armcoils can either hyper-rotate only the shoulder joint, only the elbow joint, or both the elbow joint and shoulder joint. Generally, armcoils hurt more than armbars, as they attack several joints at the bone and muscle. Obtaining an armlock requires effective use of full-body leverage in order to initiate and secure a lock on the targeted arm, while preventing the o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayra Conde
Mayra Lissette Conde (born January 28, 1969 in Guatemala City, Guatemala) is a professional Personal Trainer and mixed martial artist, who has also competed in bodybuilding, kickboxing and brazilian jiu-jitsu. Biography Conde hails from Guatemala City, where she grew up on her grandparents' farm. She has spoken fondly of her time there in interviews, as well as citing her grandfather as "my source of strength". However, at the age of nine when her younger brother was born, Conde moved with her parents to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, hoping for a better education. Her early years as an immigrant were tough; "I was constantly picked on because I couldn't speak English and was very small". Conde succeeded academically and became bilingual, speaking both her native Spanish and adopted English. While still at school, Conde developed an interest in sports drinks and nutrition through her father, which led to her becoming a bodybuilder at the age of 16. Her muscular physique proved usefu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guatemala
Guatemala ( ; ), officially the Republic of Guatemala ( es, República de Guatemala, links=no), is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the north and west by Mexico; to the northeast by Belize and the Caribbean; to the east by Honduras; to the southeast by El Salvador and to the south by the Pacific Ocean. With an estimated population of around million, Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America and the 11th most populous country in the Americas. It is a representative democracy with its capital and largest city being Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción, also known as Guatemala City, the most populous city in Central America. The territory of modern Guatemala hosted the core of the Maya civilization, which extended across Mesoamerica. In the 16th century, most of this area was conquered by the Spanish and claimed as part of the viceroyalty of New Spain. Guatemala attained independence in 1821 from Spain and Mexico. In 1823, it became part of the Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keiko Tamai
Keiko Tamai (born January 6, 1982) is a Japanese mixed martial arts fighter. She is known for her flamboyant ring attire and personality. Mixed martial arts record , - , Loss , align=center, 14-14 , Shayna Baszler , Submission (neck crank) , ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 2:05 , , , - , Loss , align=center, 14-13 , Marloes Coenen , Submission (rear naked choke) , K: GRACE 1 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 2:01 , , , - , Loss , align=center, 14-12 , Michiko Takeda , Decision (unanimous) , Smackgirl-Will The Queen Paint The Shinjuku Skies Red? , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 5:00 , , , - , Win , align=center, 14-11 , Jan Finney , Submission (armbar) , BodogFIGHT Costa Rica01 , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 3:01 , , , - , Win , align=center, 13-11 , Mamiko Mamiko , Submission (armbar) , G-Shooto: G-Shooto Special03 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 1:10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko Takahashi (fighter)
is a Japanese female mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and kickboxer and former boxer and professional wrestler. Takahashi is a former Smackgirl open weight champion. She is considered Japan's first female mixed martial artist. Background Takahashi was born on in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan. Professional wrestling career Takahashi debuted as a professional wrestler with All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling (AJW) promotion in 1994 and kept participating until the end of 1996, when she decided not to continue with professional wrestling due to a hernia in her back. She became a part-time referee for promotion Yoshimoto Pro-Wrestling Jd', where she met her long-time partner Megumi Yabushita. They both left Jd' in 2002. Mixed martial arts career Takahashi debuted in MMA on at AJW event held at Korakuen Hall, in a fight that consisted of a single round with unlimited time, defeating German pro-wrestler Thundercrackk from Pro Wrestling Fujiwara Gumi at 10 minutes and 14 seconds, after T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tie (draw)
A draw or tie occurs in a competitive sport when the results are identical or inconclusive. Ties or draws are possible in some, but not all, sports and games. Such an outcome, sometimes referred to as deadlock, can also occur in other areas of life such as politics, business, and wherever there are different factions regarding an issue. In some sports, such as cricket, a tie and a draw have different meanings. Terminology The word ''Tie'' is usually used North American English, in North America, whereas the word ''draw'' is usual elsewhere. In cricket, a draw and a tie are two different results. Resolving ties or draws In instances where a winner must be determined, several methods are commonly used. Across various sports: * Some other measure may be used, such as aggregate point difference. * A game may continue on in extra time. To ensure a quick result, some form of sudden death (sport), sudden death rule may apply. * In some sports, a penalty shootout or bowl-out may occur. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikuma Hoshino
is a retired Japanese female mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and judoka. Her real name is . Her nicknames are and . She participated in MMA promotions ReMix, Smackgirl, Shooto and Ax. Background Hoshino was born on in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. She began training in judo while in senior high school and got in the best four in the Kinki senior high school tournament. Mixed martial arts career At 19 years old, Hoshino debuted at ''ReMix Golden Gate 2001'' on , defeating four-time national judo champion, 1993 and 1998 silver medallist and three-time World Cup winner, Russian Tatyana Kuvshinova via KO. Hoshino got another KO victory against Akemi Torisu, whom she defeated on at ''Smackgirl: Starting Over''. At ''Smackgirl: Fighting Chance'' on , Hoshino defeated Mika Harigai with a guillotine choke submission. Hoshino got her second victory via guillotine choke against Mari Kaneko on at ''Smackgirl: Indeed''. Continuing her undefeated streak, Hoshino defeated Mako Ito ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megumi Sato (mixed Martial Artist)
is a Japanese feminine given name. In Japanese, the word megumi means "blessing; grace." Possible writings While the word megumi means blessing and can be written using that kanji, it may also be spelled using other kanji, such as the kanji for love, or written using kana. *恵, "blessing, grace" *愛, "love" *恵美, "blessing, favor; beauty" *旋美, "rotate, turn; beauty" *寵美, "love, affection, patronage; beauty" *巡美, "circumference, patrol; beauty" *廻美, "round, game, revolve, go around, circumference; beauty" *斡美, "administer, go around, rule; beauty" People with the name *Megumi Fujii (藤井 恵, born 1974), retired Japanese mixed martial artist * Megumi Furuya (めぐみ, born 1981), Japanese gravure idol, tarento, actress, and singer, who simply uses the stage name Megumi *Megumi Hayashibara (林原 めぐみ, born 1967), Japanese voice actress, lyricist and singer *Megumi Han (潘 めぐみ, born 1989), Japanese actress and voice actress *, Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unanimous Decision
A unanimous decision (UD) is a winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts and other sports involving striking and submission in which all three judges agree on which fighter won the match. In boxing, each of the three judges keep score (round by round) of which fighter they feel is winning (and losing). This only includes landed blows to the head or the body. In MMA, judges look for different criteria such as kicks, take downs, punches, knees, elbows, cage control, submission attempts and aggression. A decision is not required to be unanimous for a boxer or mixed martial artist to be given a victory. In modern era of Olympic boxing, UD is utilized more often than other outcomes including stoppages. Unanimous decision should not be confused with a majority decision or split decision. History In the early days of combat fighting, winners were determined only when one party was unable to continue the fight. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aya Koyama
, better known by her stage name , was a Japanese female mixed martial artist and a professional wrestler. She started her career as a pro wrestler in 1996 before starting to compete in mixed martial arts from 2001. Aya Koyama died on 27 August 2018 at the age of 45 due to cancer. Career She debuted in 1996 as a professional wrestler with JDStar and later competed for promotions such as All Japan Women's Pro Wrestling and Big Japan Pro Wrestling. In 2001, she took a brief break from professional wrestling to focus in the mixed martial arts. However, she returned to wrestling in 2005 by using the name "Aliya". She began competing professionally in MMA from May 2001 and lost her opening match to Anna Kopyrina (on 3 May 2001). She faced disastrous start during her mixed martial arts career by losing her first five consecutive matches and ended her career with 4 wins, 10 losses and 1 draw (4-10-1). She fought her last MMA match while she was battling with level 4 cancer on 10 Octobe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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