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Yu Tanaka

Yu Tanaka

“Oni”

Japan Kobe 175.26 cm 77.11 kg Reliable MMA Dojo
6-6-2
Pro W–L–O
#21204
Global rank

Yu Tanaka is a Japanese mixed martial artist with a professional record of 6-6-2 across 14 bouts. They've won 2 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission and 2 by decision — a 67 % finish rate. Most wins come by KO/TKO. Last competed March 2026 (active). Has fought most often in Japan (13 bouts).

Finish rate
67 %
Wins by
2 KO · 2 SUB · 2 DEC
Usually wins by
KO/TKO
Usually loses by
KO/TKO
Fastest win
1:44 (Rd 1)
vs Takayuki Kobayashi
Fastest loss
0:39 (Rd 1)
vs Charles Bellemare
Most fights in
Japan 13
Last fought
Mar 2026 · Active
WIN RATEKOSUBMISSIONDECISIONEXPERIENCEACTIVITY

Fight locations (4 venues)

Career timeline — fights by year

01232016: 0W 1L20162017: 2W 0L2018: 2W 1L2018: 2W 1L20182019: 1W 0L2020: 0W 1L20202021: no fights2022: 0W 1L20222023: 1W 0L2024: 0W 0L 1O20242025: 0W 2L2026: 0W 0L 1O2026
Wins Losses Draw/NC

Frequently asked

What is Yu Tanaka's MMA record?

Yu Tanaka has a professional MMA record of 6-6-2 — 2 wins by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 2 by decision.

How does Yu Tanaka usually win?

They most often win by KO/TKO (2 of 6 wins).

How does Yu Tanaka usually lose?

Most of Yu Tanaka's losses come by KO/TKO (3 of 6).

Is Yu Tanaka still active?

Yu Tanaka last competed in March 2026, and is considered active (no bout in over two years).

What is Yu Tanaka's fastest finish?

submission of Takayuki Kobayashi in 1:44 (Rd 1) at Shooto - Border: Season 10 - The 1st.

Where is Yu Tanaka from?

Yu Tanaka is a Japanese mixed martial artist.

What is Yu Tanaka's longest MMA win streak?

Yu Tanaka's longest winning run on record is 4 straight victories.

Where does Yu Tanaka rank in MMA?

Yu Tanaka sits at #21,204 of 32,631 fighters in the Fight Forensics global MMA rankings.

Pro MMA (14)

L 2025-11-30
L
vs Mayo Komori Main
Gladiator - Gladiator 029 in Osaka · Gladiator (Japan)
2025-01-12
vs Han Guk Jung Main
Gladiator - Gladiator 025 in Osaka · Gladiator (Japan)
2024-03-03
W 2023-12-09
L 2016-03-21