Satoru Kitaoka

, is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He has fought the majority of his career as a Welterweight for Pancrase, but moved down to Lightweight in 2008 when he joined MMA promotion World Victory Road. Kitaoka is renowned for his submission grappling abilities and is the reigning Brazilian jiu-jitsu and No-Gi Open Champion in both the and Absolute divisions. In August 2008, he entered and won the 2008 Sengoku Lightweight Grand Prix. He is currently the DEEP Lightweight Champion.