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Yuuki Kondo

{{short description|Japanese judoka}}

{{Infobox martial artist

| name = Yuuki Kondo

| image =

| image_size =

| alt =

| caption =

| birth_name = Yuuki Kubota

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1974|08|28}}

| birth_place = Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

| other_names = Cool Fighter

| residence = Japan

| nationality = Japanese

| height = {{height|m=1.70|abbr=on|precision=0}}

| weight = {{convert|65|kg|lb|abbr=on}}

| weight_class = Featherweight{{cite web|url=http://www.awakeningfighters.com/athletes/yuuki-kondo|title=Yuuki Kondo Awakening Profile|publisher=Awakeningfighters.com|access-date=2014-12-13}}

| reach =

| style = Judo

| stance =

| fighting_out_of = Japan

| team = Capture international (2000)
Office Aramusha (2001)
Team Aramusha (2001–2002)
Aramusha Sogo Kakutojutsu (2002–2004)
Purebred Kyoto (2004–2007)
Red Shark (2007–2010)

| trainer =

| rank =

| wrestling =

| years_active = 2000–2005

| mma_draw = 1

| mma_nc =

| mma_kowin = 1

| mma_subwin = 8

| mma_decwin = 2

| mma_dqwin =

| mma_koloss = 1

| mma_subloss = 3

| mma_decloss = 1

| mma_dqloss =

| occupation =

| university =

| spouse = Tetsuya Kondo (2004–2010)

| relatives =

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| website = [http://blog.livedoor.jp/ruka2006512/ Official blog]

| sherdog = 5107

| footnotes =

| updated = {{Start date|2010|12|07}}

}}

{{nihongo|Yuuki Kondo|近藤 有希|kondō yūki|born on {{Birth date|1974|08|28}}}}, née {{nihongo|Yuuki Kubota|久保田 有希|kubota yūki}}, is a retired Japanese female mixed martial artist and judoka. She is nicknamed {{nihongo|Cool Fighter|クール・ファイター|kūru faitā}} in reference to her calm appearance when fighting.

Background

Kondo was born on {{Birth date|1974|08|28}} in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.{{cite web

| url = http://www.geocities.co.jp/Athlete-Crete/1429/pfile/index.html

| title = [Profile]

| publisher = 【INNOCENT】Yuuki Kubota Web Book

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-05

}}

Martial arts training

{{Expand section|Kondo's full judo career|date=December 2010}}

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 {{start date|2000|11|22}}.{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/report/etc/00/1122l1/index.html

| title = BoutReview: 00.11.22 L-1 代々木第二 --- 全試合結果

| author = Harada, Yoko

| date = 2000-11-22

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-05

}}

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 {{start date|2001|05|03}} at ReMix Golden Gate 2001.{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/report/etc/01/0503remix/index.html

| title = BoutReview: 01.5.4 ReMix 国立代々木競技場第２体育館

| author = Ihara, Yoshinori

|author2=Yokomori, Aya

| date = 2001-05-03

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-06

}}

At Smackgirl: Starting Over on {{start date|2001|05|24}}, Kondo defeated Mika Harigai in 49 seconds with an armbar submission.{{cite web

| url = http://www.kansenki.net/report/01/0524smack_memo.html

| title = 5/24　SmackGirl

| date = 2001-05-24

| work = Reports

| publisher = KANSENKI.NET

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-06

}}{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/report/etc/01/0524smack/index.html

| title = BoutReview: 01.5.24 Smack Girl 東京・club ATOM

| author = Ihara, Yoshinori

| date = 2001-05-24

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-06

}}

Continuing her winning streak, Kondo defeated Aya Koyama by unanimous decision on {{start date|2001|06|28}} at Smackgirl: Fighting Chance.{{cite web

| url = http://www.kansenki.net/report/01/0628smack_memo.html

| title = 6/28　SmackGirl

| date = 2001-06-28

| work = Reports

| publisher = KANSENKI.NET

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-06

}}

At Smackgirl: Burning Night on {{start date|2001|08|23}}, Kondo got her fourth straight victory against Megumi Sato, whom Kondo defeated with an armbar submission in the first round.{{cite web

| url = http://www.kansenki.net/report/01/0823smack_sasaki.html

| title = 8/23　SmackGirl

| date = 2001-08-23

| work = Reports

| publisher = KANSENKI.NET

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-06

}}{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/news/data/grappling/999275796.html

| title = 8.23 SMACK GIRL 4 写真付レポ。マア★ティン、快勝も内容に不満

| author = Ihara, Yoshinori

| date = 2001-07-26

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-06

}}

On {{start date|2001|09|27}}, Kondo had a rematch against Mika Harigai, whom kondo defeated once again with an armbar submission in the first round at Smackgirl: Alive!.{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/news/data/grappling/1003257100.html

| script-title=ja:スマックガール最大の危機！？ 激動の9.27大会写真掲載

| author = Ihara, Yoshinori

|author2=Ida, Hideto

| date = 2001-09-27

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-06

}}

Kondo's second professional loss came on {{Start date|2001|10|31}} at the event Ax Vol. 1: we do the justice, where Kondo lost against then undefeated Japanese women's MMA star Ikuma Hoshino via unanimous decision.{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/news/data/grappling/1004556758.html

| title = ［AX］10.31 旗揚げ大会 写真掲載

| date = 2001-10-31

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-06

}}

Rebounding with a victory, Kondo submitted Hiromi Kanai in 34 seconds with an armbar on {{start date|2002|02|03}} at Smackgirl: Pioneering Spirit.{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/news/data/grappling/1012797718.html

| script-title=ja:[スマックガール] 新生スマックは秒殺の連続／2.3 ディファ有明 (レポ＆写真)

| author = Ihara, Yoshinori

|author2=Ida, Hideto

| date = 2002-02-03

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-06

}}

Kondo next drew against Yoko Takahashi after three rounds at the event Zero-One: True Century Creation '02 held on {{start date|2002|03|02}}.{{cite web

| url = http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/live/200203/02/020302_a05.html

| script-title=ja:ＺＥＲＯ－ＯＮＥ「真世紀創造’０２」 第５試合　[女子格闘技戦 ＳＯＦＴ ＯＮ ＤＥＭＡＮＤ提供試合]

| date = 2002-03-02

| publisher = sportsnavi.com

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-06

}}

At Ax Vol. 3 on {{start date|2002|05|04}}, Kondo defeated Yuki Morimatsu via submission (armbar) in the first round.{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/news/data/grappling/1020522613.html

| title = [AX] 5.4 後楽園 (レポ＆写真)：辻結花・星野育蒔が激闘

| author = Ihara, Yoshinori

| date = 2002-05-25

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-06

}}

At Ax Vol. 4 on {{start date|2002|06|26}}, American Angela Reestad gave Kondo her third professional loss by submitting her with an armbar that made Kondo scream in pain and forced her to tap in the first round.{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/news/data/grappling/1025114148.html

| title = [AX] 6.26 後楽園 (レポ＆写真)：久保田、海外強豪と腕十字合戦の末…

| author = Ihara, Yoshinori

| date = 2002-07-23

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-06

}}

Kondo got back on the winning track by defeating Keiko Tamai via unanimous decision at Smackgirl: Japan Cup 2002 Grand Final on {{start date|2002|12|29}}.{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/data/reports/021229smackgirl.html

| title = (レポ＆写真) [SMACK GIRL] 12.29 TFM：辻＆しなしが女子総合日本一に！

| author = Ihara, Yoshinori

| date = 2003-01-22

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-10-22

}}

On {{start date|2003|03|03}} at Smackgirl: Third Season I, Kondo defeated Guatemalan Mayra Conde by armbar submission in the first round.{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/data/reports/030303smackgirl.html

| title = (レポ＆写真) [SMACK GIRL] 3.3 六本木：久保田、ルッテンの刺客に一本勝ち！

| author = Ihara, Yoshinori

| date = 2003-03-21

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-05

}}{{cite web

| url = http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/live/200303/03/a07.html

| script-title=ja:ＳＭＡＣＫ　ＧＩＲＬ 「Ｔｈｉｒｄ Ｓｅａｓｏｎ－Ｉ」 メーンイベント　ＳＧＳ特別ルール（グランド時間無制限）

| date = 2003-03-03

| publisher = sportsnavi.com

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-05

}}

At Smackgirl: Third Season III celebrated on {{start date|2003|05|07}}, Kondo defeated Dutch fighter Fatiha Abalhaja with an armbar submission in the third round.{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/data/reports/030507smackgirl.html

| title = (レポ＆写真) [SMACK GIRL] 5.7 六本木：しなし＆久保田、オランダ人に快勝

| author = Ihara, Yoshinori

| date = 2003-05-12

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-05

}}{{cite web

| url = http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/live/200305/07/a05.html

| title = SMACK GIRL「Third Season-III」 第５試合　ＳＧＳ公式ルール　無差別級　５分３Ｒ

| date = 2003-05-07

| publisher = sportsnavi.com

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-05

}}

Earning her fourth consecutive win, Kondo submitted American fighter Sarah Boyd with an Americana in the third round at Smackgirl 2004: Go West on {{start date|2004|06|19}}.{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/data/reports/040619smackgirl.html

| script-title=ja:(結果) [スマックガール] 6.19 大阪：近藤有希、メイン飾る

| date = 2004-06-21

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-07

}}{{cite web

| url = http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/live/200406/19/b09.html

| title = 「SMACK GIRL」 第9試合　SGS公式ルール　-63kg契約　5分3R

| date = 2004-06-19

| publisher = sportsnavi.com

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-07

}}{{cite web

| url = http://gbring.com/sokuho/result/result2004_06/0620_smack.htm

| script-title=ja:【スマックガール】近藤、メインで一本勝ち！

| date = 2004-06-19

| work = Results

| publisher = God Bless the Ring

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-07

}} It was the first time that she fought with her married name and as a member of Purebred Kyoto.

On {{start date|2004|09|11}} Kondo announced her intentions to retire to dedicate herself to her personal life and possibly give birth.{{cite web

| url = http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/other/column/200409/at00002413.html

| script-title=ja:近藤有希が引退を発表 11.4後楽園からカウントダウン

| date = 2004-09-11

| publisher = sportsnavi.com

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-05

}}

Her retirement match was supposed to be at Smackgirl 2004: Yuuki Kondo Retirement Celebration on {{start date|2004|11|04}} in a bout that she lost against American Amanda Buckner via submission (kneebar) in the second round.{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/data/reports/041104smackgirl.html

| script-title=ja:(レポ＆写真) [スマック] 11.4 後楽園：近藤、引退前に壮絶黒星

| author = Ihara, Yoshinori

| date = 2004-12-09

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-05

}}{{cite web

| url = http://gbring.com/sokuho/result/result2004_11/1104_smack.htm

| script-title=ja:【スマックガール】近藤がブキャナーの膝十字で負傷、壮絶に散る！

| date = 2004-11-04

| publisher = God Bless the Ring

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-05

}}

Kondo had her final professional fight at Smackgirl 2005: Cool Fighter Last Stand on {{start date|2005|04|30}} in a rematch against Marloes Coenen, who once again defeated Kondo, this time knocking her out in the second round.{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/data/reports05/050430smackgirl.html

| title = (結果) [スマックガール] 4.30 沼津：近藤有希、KO負けで壮絶引退

| date = 2005-05-01

| work = Reports

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-05

}}{{cite web

| url = http://gbring.com/sokuho/result/result2005_04/0430_smack.htm

| title = 【スマックガール】近藤有希、引退試合でクーネンにKO負け

| date = 2005-04-30

| work = Results

| publisher = God Bless the Ring

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-05

}}

Kondo had one more grappling match against Marloes Coenen in the +60 kg category of the 2005 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship held in California, United States, where Coenen submitted Kondo with a kneebar in the quarterfinals.{{cite web

| url = http://www.adcombat.com/adcc-results?year=2005&weight=+60kg

| title = ADCC Championships 2005 - Women's +60kg

| work = ADCC results

| publisher = ADCC News

| location = USA

| access-date = 2010-12-07

}}

{{cite web

| url = http://www.adcombat.com/news/2005-08-12/adcc-2005-look-back-womens-divisions

| title = ADCC 2005 - A Look Back At The Women's Divisions!

| date = 2005-08-11

| work = News

| publisher = ADCC News

| location = USA

| access-date = 2010-12-07

}}

On {{start date|2010|03|28}} in her blog, Kondo announced her intentions to return to MMA.{{cite web

| url = http://frankp316.blogspot.com/2010/03/womens-mma-pioneer-yuuki-kondo.html

| title = Women's MMA pioneer Yuuki Kondo announces return

| author = Pozen, Frank

| date = 2010-03-27

| publisher = Frank Pozen's Blog

| location = Canada

| access-date = 2010-12-07

}}{{cite web

| url = http://blog.livedoor.jp/ruka2006512/archives/65422449.html

| script-title=ja:お知らせ

| date = 2010-03-28

| publisher = Yuuki Kondo's blog

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-07

}}

Personal life

In 2004, Kondo (then Kubota) married Purebreed Kyoto owner and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Tetsuya Kondo.{{cite web

| url = http://www.boutreview.com/data/news/041104smackgirl.html

| script-title=ja:[スマックガール] 11.4 後楽園：近藤有希の対戦相手も新婚だった！

| date = 2004-11-04

| work = News

| publisher = Bout Review

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-05

}} They have one daughter who was born in 2006.{{cite web

| url = http://blog.livedoor.jp/ruka2006512/archives/65435909.html

| script-title=ja:再出発

| date = 2010-05-13

| publisher = Yuuki Kondo's blog

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-07

}} Together they operated the Red Shark Jiu Jitsu Academy in Numazu. They got divorced in {{start date|2010|05}}, closing the academy located in Numazu before Tetsuya moved out to Tokyo.{{cite web

| url = http://blog.livedoor.jp/red_sharks/archives/1371136.html

| script-title=ja:新生レッドシャーク

| date = 2010-05-12

| publisher = Tetsuya Kondo's blog

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-07

}}{{cite web

| url = http://blog.livedoor.jp/red_sharks/archives/1370014.html

| script-title=ja:レッドシャーク

| date = 2010-05-10

| publisher = Tetsuya Kondo's blog

| location = Japan

| language = ja

| access-date = 2010-12-07

}}

Mixed martial arts record

{{MMArecordbox

|draws=1

|nc=

|ko-wins=1

|sub-wins=8

|dec-wins=2

|dq-wins=

|ko-losses=1

|sub-losses=3

|dec-losses=1

|dq-losses=

}}

{{MMA record start}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11-5-1

|{{flagicon|NED}} Marloes Coenen

|KO (punch)

|Smackgirl 2005: Cool Fighter Last Stand

|{{dts|2005|April|30}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:50

|Numazu, Japan

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11-4-1

|{{flagicon|USA}} Amanda Buckner

|Submission (kneebar)

|Smackgirl 2004: Yuuki Kondo Retirement Celebration

|{{dts|2004|November|04}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:41

|Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|11-3-1

|{{flagicon|USA}} Sarah Boyd

|Submission (keylock)

|Smackgirl 2004: Go West

|{{dts|2004|June|19}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:35

|Osaka, Japan

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10-3-1

|{{flagicon|NED}} Fatiha Abalhaja

|Submission (armbar)

|Smackgirl: Third Season III

|{{dts|2003|May|07}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:28

|Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9-3-1

|{{flagicon|GUA}} Mayra Conde

|Submission (armbar)

|Smackgirl: Third Season I

|{{dts|2003|March|03}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:20

|Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|8-3-1

|{{flagicon|JPN}} Keiko Tamai

|Decision (3-0)

|Smackgirl: Japan Cup 2002 Grand Final

|{{dts|2002|December|29}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|7-3-1

|{{flagicon|USA}} Angela Reestad

|Submission (armbar)

|Ax Vol. 4

|{{dts|2002|June|26}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:18

|Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|7-2-1

|{{flagicon|JPN}} Yuki Morimatsu

|Submission (armbar)

|Ax Vol. 3

|{{dts|2002|May|04}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:23

|Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{draw}}Draw

|align=center|6-2-1

|{{flagicon|JPN}} Yoko Takahashi

|Draw

|Zero-One: True Century Creation '02

|{{dts|2002|March|02}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:00

|Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|6-2-0

|{{flagicon|JPN}} Hiromi Kanai

|Submission (armbar)

|Smackgirl: Pioneering Spirit

|{{dts|2002|February|03}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:34

|Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|5-2-0

|{{flagicon|JPN}} Ikuma Hoshino

|Decision (0-3)

|Ax Vol. 1: we do the justice

|{{dts|2001|October|31}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5-1-0

|{{flagicon|JPN}} Mika Harigai

|Submission (armbar)

|Smackgirl: Alive!

|{{dts|2001|September|27}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:34

|Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4-1-0

|{{flagicon|JPN}} Megumi Sato

|Submission (armbar)

|Smackgirl: Burning Night

|{{dts|2001|August|23}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:44

|Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3-1-0

|{{flagicon|JPN}} Aya Koyama

|Decision (3-0)

|Smackgirl: Fighting Chance

|{{dts|2001|June|28}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2-1-0

|{{flagicon|JPN}} Mika Harigai

|Submission (armbar)

|Smackgirl: Starting Over

|{{dts|2001|May|24}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:49

|Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1-1-0

|{{flagicon|NED}} Yuta Dum

|TKO (ankle injury)

|ReMix Golden Gate 2001

|{{dts|2001|May|03}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|5:00

|Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|0-1-0

|{{flagicon|NED}} Marloes Coenen

|Submission (armbar)

|LLPW: L-1 2000 The Strongest Lady

|{{dts|2000|November|22}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:37

|Tokyo, Japan

|

{{end}}

See also

References

{{Reflist}}

External links

  • [http://www.awakeningfighters.com/athletes/yuuki-kondo Yuuki Kondo Awakening Profile]
  • {{Sherdog}}
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20120328111624/http://www.fightergirls.com/fighter.asp?ID=470 Profile] at Fightergirls.com
  • {{JudoInside|41620}}
  • [http://blog.livedoor.jp/ruka2006512/ Official blog] {{in lang|ja}}
  • [http://www.geocities.co.jp/Athlete-Crete/1429/ Official website (old)] {{in lang|ja}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kondo, Yuuki}}

Category:1974 births

Category:Living people

Category:Japanese female mixed martial artists

Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing judo

Category:Japanese female judoka

Category:Sportspeople from Numazu, Shizuoka

Category:Martial artists from Shizuoka Prefecture