Shigeru Saeki Explained

is a Japanese mixed martial arts promoter and executive.

Saeki had worked as a photojournalist in various sports media and in 2001, he became the president of the promotion Deep 2001. Saeki joined Dream Stage Entertainment (DSE) to promote Pride Bushido series[1] that started in 2003, where he held the position of public relations director.[2] [3]

After the dissolution of DSE in 2007, Saeki continued to act as the president of Deep and later also became the supervisor of the female promotion Jewels[4] formed in 2008. In 2011, Saeki became one of the co-promoters for the amateur promotion Japan MMA League (JML).[5]

Notes and References

  1. http://fightsport.net/?p=1219 DEEP 2001: NEXT SHOW WILL BE THE LAST
  2. http://sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/pride/column/200409/at00002467.html 五味か桜井が中心! 武士道GP・2005 ミドル級GP後、夏~秋に開催
  3. http://www.pridefc.com/pride2005/index.php?mainpage=news&news_id=645 NOBUHIKO TAKADA INTERVIEW PRIDE BUSHIDO 10
  4. http://www.fight-hihokan.com/archives/51754515.html 2月19日はDEEPイベントですよ!
  5. http://www.deep2001.com/article.php/20110402124812781 DEEP&SMASH PRODUCE JML2011 "JAPAN MMA LEAGE"