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Hidehiko Yoshida

JapanJapanAge 56Yoshida DojoK-1
9
Wins
8
Losses
1
Draws
89%
Finish Rate
0
KO / TKO
8
Submissions
2002
Pro Debut

Biography

Hidehiko Yoshida is a Japanese gold-medalist judoka and retired mixed martial artist. He is a longtime veteran of Japan's PRIDE Fighting Championships, competing in the middleweight (93kg) and heavyweight divisions. He won gold at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games at ‍–‍78 kg. Yoshida also had two famous fights with MMA pioneer Royce Gracie that resulted in a win by technical knockout and a time-limit draw.

How He Wins

KO / TKO0
Decision1
Submission8

Finish Rate

89%
8 of 9
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
W
W
W
L
L
L
W
L
W
L

Mixed Martial Arts18 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossJapanKazuhiro NakamuraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3ASTRA: Yoshida's FarewellApr 25, 2010
WinJapanSatoshi IshiiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Dynamite!! The Power of Courage 2009Dec 31, 2009
LossJapanSanae KikutaH2HDecision (split)R3World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku no Ran 2009Jan 4, 2009
WinUnited StatesMaurice SmithH2HSubmission (neck crank)R1World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 3Jun 8, 2008
LossUnited StatesJosh BarnettH2HSubmission (heel hook)R3World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku First BattleMar 5, 2008
LossEnglandJames ThompsonH2HTKO (punches)R1Pride FC - Shockwave 2006Dec 31, 2006
LossMirko Cro CopH2HTKO (leg kicks)R1Pride FC - Critical Countdown AbsoluteJul 1, 2006
WinJapanYosuke NishijimaH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Pride FC - Total Elimination AbsoluteMay 5, 2006
WinJapanNaoya OgawaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1PRIDE Shockwave 2005Dec 31, 2005
WinTank AbbottSubmission (single wing choke)R1PRIDE Final Conflict 2005Aug 28, 2005
LossBrazilWanderlei SilvaH2HDecision (split)R3PRIDE Total Elimination 2005Apr 23, 2005
LossUnited StatesRulon GardnerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PRIDE Shockwave 2004Dec 31, 2004
WinNew ZealandMark HuntH2HSubmission (armbar)R1PRIDE Critical Countdown 2004Jun 20, 2004
DrawBrazilRoyce GracieH2HDraw (time limit)R2PRIDE Shockwave 2003Dec 31, 2003
LossBrazilWanderlei SilvaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2PRIDE Final Conflict 2003Nov 9, 2003
WinJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HSubmission (Ezekiel choke)R1PRIDE Total Elimination 2003Aug 10, 2003
WinJapanMasaaki SatakeH2HSubmission (neck crank)R1Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2002Dec 31, 2002
WinUnited StatesDon FryeH2HTechnical Submission (armbar)R1PRIDE 23Nov 24, 2002

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.