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Yuka Tsuji was born on 11 December, 1974 in Osaka, Japan, is a Japanese MMA fighter. Discover Yuka Tsuji's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?

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Age 49 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 11 December, 1974
Birthday 11 December
Birthplace Osaka, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Yuka Tsuji Height, Weight & Measurements

At 49 years old, Yuka Tsuji height is 1.56m and Weight 115 lb.

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Height 1.56m
Weight 115 lb
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Dating & Relationship status

She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.

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Yuka Tsuji Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Yuka Tsuji worth at the age of 49 years old? Yuka Tsuji’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. She is from Japan. We have estimated Yuka Tsuji's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Yuka Tsuji (辻結花) is a Japanese female mixed martial artist whose nickname is Vale Tudo Queen.

1974

Tsuji was born on December 11, 1974 in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan.

She graduated from the prestigious Chukyo Women's University; a university notable for its wrestling family.

1997

During her time there, Tsuji placed third in Women's Freestyle Wrestling (51 kg) in the 1997 Asian Championship.

Tsuji spent the majority of her career competing in the now-defunct Smackgirl promotion.

2000

Tsuji was a prolific female mixed martial artist in the 2000s.

Tsuji is a former Smackgirl tournament winner, Smackgirl Lightweight Champion and Valkyrie Featherweight Champion.

2001

She debuted with defunct promotion Ax on December 26, 2001 in the event Ax - Vol. 2: We Want To Shine with a victory by submission (armbar) over the previously undefeated Ikuma Hoshino, who at the time was the most accomplished female Japanese MMA fighter.

This would be Hoshino's only loss in her MMA career.

2002

MMA ranking system portal Fight Matrix ranked Tsuji as the #1 pound-for-pound Female Mixed Martial artist in the world in the years 2002, 2004 and 2005.

Between 2002 and her retirement from MMA in 2012, she had frequently placed in the Top 5 of women's MMA fighters in flyweight and strawweight classes.

Tsuji debuted in Smackgirl at Smackgirl - Royal Smack 2002 on April 7, 2002, defeating Hiromi Oka by submission due to a rear naked choke.

2003

Tavares defeated Tsuji with a triangle armbar submission in Tsuji's debut for the Deep promotion at Deep - 11th Impact on July 13, 2003.

In this match, Tsuji injured her left shoulder.

This was Tsuji's first defeat in MMA.

She avenged this loss years later.

2005

Including her debut, Tsuji would go on a winning streak of 8 consecutive victories; in the process winning the Smackgirl Japan 2002 Cup Middleweight Tournament on June 28, 2005.

In her ninth professional bout, she faced Brazilian fighter Ana Michelle Tavares.

After her first loss, Tsuji won her next four fights and then faced Hisae Watanabe at Smackgirl - Road to Dynamic!! for the first Smackgirl Lightweight Championship on June 28, 2005.

Tsuji won the title after defeating Watanabe by armbar at 3:51 of the first round.

She would go on to successfully defend the title five times until the demise of the Smackgirl promotion.

2007

On September 6, 2007, Tsuji would get the chance to face Tavares again.

At the event Smackgirl - Queens' Hottest Summer, Tsuji was able to avenge her only loss at the time by defeating Tavares via KO at 4:47 of the first round.

2008

After defending her title for the last time against South Korean Seo Hee Ham, Tsuji debuted in Valkyrie at the promotion's inaugural event Valkyrie 1 on November 8, 2008, where she defeated Mei Yamaguchi by decision.

2009

Tsuji became the first Valkyrie Featherweight Champion on April 25, 2009 by defeating American fighter Kate Martinez.

2010

Her 14-fight winning streak came to an end on February 11, 2010 when she rematched Mei Yamaguchi, who this time was able to defeat Tsuji with a rear-naked choke in only 76 seconds.

This was just the second time that Tsuji was defeated and the first time that she was defeated by a fellow Japanese fighter.

This is considered one of the biggest upsets in the history of women's mixed martial arts.

2011

Having recovered from surgery on her knee and shoulder, Tsuji returned to MMA in a Jewels vs. Valkyrie bout against Saori Ishioka at Jewels 15th Ring on July 9, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan.

She defeated Ishioka by unanimous decision.

2012

Tsuji faced Ayaka Hamasaki in a Jewels lightweight title fight at Jewels 19th Ring on May 26, 2012 in Osaka, Japan.

She was defeated by submission due to a kimura in the first round.

On September 29, 2012, Tsuji faced Hyo Kyung Song at Deep Osaka Impact 2012.

She defeated Song by technical submission due to an armbar in the first round.