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Yoshihiro
Akiyama
13-5-0, 2NC( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 20 fights.
Record: 13-5-0, 2NC
Summary: Judo, submissions, knockout power

Fighter Info

From: Osaka Japan
Age: 37
Height: 5' 10" ( 177 cm )
Weight: 170 lb ( 77 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
507
33% Successful
166
Types of Successful Strikes
0
166
89% Standing
147
8
11
Striking Defense
55
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
14
71% Successful
10
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
1
6
0
Takedown Defense
89
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Loss
 Yoshihiro Akiyama Feb 25, 2012
33 2 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Jake Shields 91 2 0 1
Loss
 Vitor Belfort Aug 6, 2011
12 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Yoshihiro Akiyama 1 0 0 0
Loss
 Michael Bisping Oct 16, 2010
118 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Yoshihiro Akiyama 50 0 0 0
Loss
 Chris Leben Jul 3, 2010
46 0 4 0 R3 Submission
Yoshihiro Akiyama 27 5 1 4
Win
 Yoshihiro Akiyama Jul 11, 2009
55 3 0 2 R3 Decision - Split
Alan Belcher 76 0 0 0
Win
 Yoshihiro Akiyama
DREAM 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round
Sep 23, 2008
7 2 1 5 R1 Submission
Masanori Tonooka 1 0 0 0
Win
 Yoshihiro Akiyama
DREAM 5: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round
Jul 21, 2008
8 1 1 2 R1 Submission
Katsuyori Shibata 10 0 0 0
Yoshihiro Akiyama
Yarrenoka! - New Year's Eve 2007
Dec 31, 2007
31 0 0 0 R1 Overturned
Kazuo Misaki 33 0 0 0
Win
 Yoshihiro Akiyama
K-1 Hero's Korea 2007
Oct 28, 2007
7 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Denis Kang 13 0 0 0
Yoshihiro Akiyama
K-1 Dynamite!! 2006
Dec 31, 2006
30 0 0 0 R1 Overturned
Kazushi Sakuraba 6 0 0 0
Win
 Yoshihiro Akiyama
K-1 Hero's 7
Oct 9, 2006
11 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Kestutis Smirnovas 3 0 0 0
Win
 Yoshihiro Akiyama
K-1 Hero's 7
Oct 9, 2006
2 0 2 1 R1 Submission
Melvin Manhoef 7 0 0 0
Win
 Yoshihiro Akiyama
K-1 Hero's 6
Aug 5, 2006
3 1 1 1 R1 Submission
Taiei Kin 5 0 0 0
Win
 Yoshihiro Akiyama
K-1 Hero's 5
May 3, 2006
11 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Katsuhiko Nagata 1 0 0 0
Win
 Yoshihiro Akiyama
K-1 Hero's 4
Mar 15, 2006
19 1 1 1 R2 Submission
Tokimitsu Ishizawa 5 0 0 0
Win
 Yoshihiro Akiyama
K-1 Hero's Seoul
Nov 5, 2005
15 1 0 1 R1 KO/TKO
Masakatsu Okuda 0 0 1 0
Win
 Yoshihiro Akiyama
K-1 World MAX 2005 Champions Challenge
Oct 12, 2005
18 1 0 1 R1 Submission
Michael Lerma 0 0 0 0
Win
 Yoshihiro Akiyama
K-1 Hero's 2
Jul 6, 2005
0 1 1 1 R1 Submission
Carl Toomey 0 0 0 0
Loss
 Jerome LeBanner
K-1 Hero's 1
Mar 26, 2005
6 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Yoshihiro Akiyama 1 2 1 1
Win
 Yoshihiro Akiyama
K-1 Dynamite!! 2004
Dec 31, 2004
2 1 1 3 R1 Submission
Francois Botha 0 0 0 0
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Biography

One of the most popular fighters in Asia, highly regarded middleweight contender Yoshihiro Akiyama is about to begin his quest for world domination after signing an exclusive promotional contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC).

Born of Korean descent in Osaka, Japan, Akiyama first made his name in the international sports world as a decorated black belt in judo who collected numerous titles. By 2004, Akiyama sought a new challenge in the world of MMA, and he made an immediate impact when he debuted with a first round win over former world heavyweight boxing champion Francois Botha. Over the next three years, Akiyama built a stellar reputation as one of the best fighters in the world, submitting Melvin Manhoef, knocking out Denis Kang, and engaging in battles with the likes of Kazushi Sakuraba and Kazuo Misaki.

TRAINING: I've been training a lot in physical and fighting methods, specifically focusing on how I can score enough points to win. From my past three matches in UFC, I was too stuck in my old ways and I wasn’t thinking about the result of the fight. Based on the reflections from that, I'm working steadily with Tsuyoshi Kohsaka (Former UFC fighter) and Yushin Okami (current UFC fighter). Also, I couldn't show my true strength in the past, especially for groundwork techniques. Now I'm studying how I should fight in the UFC from various angles by watching video, workouts and so on. I'll take a new and different way into the next fight.

Thoughts on opponent, Nate Marquardt? He is a very strong and fantastic fighter in every way.

When and why did you start training for fighting? After Judo, I wanted to be the world's most powerful man.

What ranks and titles have you held? Judo - All Asia and All Japan Champion

Do you have any heroes? Mike Tyson

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I’m one step closer to my dream

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Commerce

What was your job before you started fighting? No job, just a Judo Athlete

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Judo Titles

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? K-1 Hero's champion, but did not achieve my dream.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Judo 3-dan black belt

Favorite grappling technique: Chokes


Career

Key Opponents

Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping
25-5-0
( W-L-D )
Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher
17-7-0
( W-L-D )

Key Fights

Result
Opponent
Event
Replay
Win
 Alan Belcher UFC® 100 Lesnar vs. Mir II

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