Tsuyoshi Kosaka
- January 10, 2024
- Wrestler
Quick Facts
Tsuyoshi Kosaka Biography
| Name | Tsuyoshi Kosaka |
| Birthday | Mar 6 |
| Birth Year | 1970 |
| Birth Country | Japan |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Tsuyoshi Kosaka is one of the most popular and richest Wrestler who was born on March 6, 1970 in Japan.
Kosaka had his first mixed martial arts venture when, thanks to his strong judo background, he was sent to represent RINGS in the gi-clad MMA event Lumax Cup 1995. He won the tournament by knocking out Hiroyuki Yoshioka, submitting Susumu Yamasaki with a heel hook, and finally outclassing Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion Egan Inoue at the finals with a mix of judo throws and positional reversals.
After his return to RINGS, Kosaka was put in opening shoot matches, defeating names like Maurice Smith and Willie Peeters. In September 26, 1997, however, he was thrown to a greater challenge when he faced former Pancrase star Frank Shamrock. Tsuyoshi controlled the match, throwing and taking down the lighter Shamrock and threatening him with submissions, but couldn’t lock any of them, while Shamrock was successful at defending from half guard and counterattacking with his own hold attempts. After a failed takedown, the judoka was caught in a guillotine choke by Frank and had to spend a rope escape. Even although Kohsaka later clamped a Kimura lock which appeared to carry potential to finish the match, the time ended without Kosaka completing the hold, thus giving the win to Shamrock for his scored point. The loss, however, was instrumental in Kohsaka’s career, as it made him close friends with Frank Shamrock and Maurice Smith, who became his training partners in the team The Alliance shortly after.
Tsuyoshi Kosaka Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Wrestler |
| House | Living in own house. |
Tsuyoshi Kosaka is one of the richest Wrestler from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tsuyoshi Kosaka 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Tsuyoshi Kosaka (高阪 剛 , Kōsaka Tsuyoshi, born March 6, 1970) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler who most recently competed in the Heavyweight division of RIZIN. A professional competitor MMA competitor since 1994, he has also competed for the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, RINGS, Pancrase, and DEEP. Kohsaka is the former King of Pancrase Super Heavyweight Champion. His “TK guard” position, a precursor to modern butterfly guard, is famous for its efficiency; former UFC champions Frank Shamrock and Maurice Smith have both credited him with having vastly improved their work from that particular position.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5′ 11″ |
| Weight | 225 lbs |
Tsuyoshi Kosaka height 5′ 11″ Tural weight 225 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Tsuyoshi Kosaka Dating?
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After a quick KO victory over RINGS Russia exponent Koba Tkeshelashvili in August, Kosaka fought Koba’s teammate Bazigit Atajev in December 2001 in what would be his last fight in RINGS. The judoka dominated the earlier segments of the match, taking down Atajev and exerting both ground and pound and armlocks attempts, but the Russian changed the tide of the match thanks to his superior stand-up, which drew blood from TK. At the end, Atajev won a majority decision.
Facts & Trivia
Tural Ranked on the list of most popular Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Tsuyoshi Kosaka celebrates birthday on March 6 of every year.
From 2003 to 2005, he worked sporadically in pro wrestling for New Japan Pro Wrestling, challenging Yoshihiro Takayama for the NWF Heavyweight Championship and feuding with Yuji Nagata. He also would defeat the 50 ib heavier Ricardo Morais in a MMA match for NJPW.