Yoshiyuki Yoshida

"Zenko"

18-9-0

JapanLast 5

Grappling 0-1-1

Last fight: Loss vs Yoshiyuki Katahira · Split Decision · Dec 17, 2016

18-9-0 · 14 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Phil BaroniUD · R3 5:00

ONEChampion vs Champion·September 3, 2011

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Yoshiyuki Yoshida holds a professional MMA record of 18-9-0. Yoshida has won 18 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Yoshida lands 0.85 significant strikes per minute with 36% accuracy and averages 1.41 takedowns per 15 minutes. Yoshida also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Yoshida also has 1 recorded Special rules bout. Most recent fight: September 3, 2011. Tracked organizations: ONE, BELLATOR, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: May 10, 1974
Age: 52
Team: Right Thing Academy
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan

Career history

LOSS
vs Yoshiyuki Katahira
DEEP Cage Impact 2016· Dec 17, 2016· Welterweight· 18-9 vs 7-4-2
SD
WIN
vs Kimihiro Eto
DEEP 73 Impact· Oct 17, 2015· Lightweight· 18-8 vs 7-2-2
TKO
R3 · 2:19
LOSS
vs Kota Shimoishi
DEEP Osaka Impact 2015· Apr 28, 2015· Lightweight· 17-8 vs 13-3-1
UD
LOSS
vs Satoru Kitaoka
DEEP DREAM Impact· Dec 31, 2014· Lightweight· 17-7 vs 34-13-8
UD
WIN
vs Shigetoshi Iwase
DEEP 65 Impact· Mar 22, 2014· Lightweight· 17-6 vs 12-16-4
UD
WIN
vs Won Sik Park
DEEP Cage Impact 2013· Nov 24, 2013· Lightweight· 16-6 vs 10-5-1
SUB
R2 · 4:46
WIN
vs Niko Puhakka
Fight Festival 32· Oct 13, 2012· Catchweight· 15-6 vs 26-12
SUB
R3
WIN
vs Jeremy Hamilton
CFX 33: Minnesota vs. Japan· Apr 28, 2012· Welterweight· 14-6 vs 9-2
SUB
R2 · 3:37
WIN
vs Phil Baroni
ONE · Champion vs Champion· Sep 3, 2011· 13-6 vs 14-14
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ferrid Kheder
Fighting Marcou Challenge· Jul 17, 2011· 12-6 vs 21-7
TKO
LOSS
vs Chris Lozano
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 31· Sep 30, 2010· 11-6 vs 6-0
TKO
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Mike Guymon
UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2· May 8, 2010· Welterweight· 11-5 vs 12-3-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Anthony Johnson
UFC 104: MACHIDA v SHOGUN· Oct 24, 2009· Welterweight· 11-4 vs 8-2
TKO
R1 · 0:41
WIN
vs Brandon Wolff
UFC 98: Evans vs Machida· May 23, 2009· Welterweight· 11-3 vs 7-4
SUB
R1 · 2:24
LOSS
vs Josh Koscheck
UFC Fight Night - Fight for the Troops· Dec 10, 2008· Welterweight· 10-3 vs 12-3
TKO
R1 · 2:15
WIN
vs War Machine
UFC 84: ILL WILL· May 24, 2008· Welterweight· 10-2 vs 5-2
SUB
R1 · 0:56
WIN
vs Dan Hardy
Cage Force 5· Dec 1, 2007· Welterweight· 9-2 vs 16-6
DQ
R2 · 0:04
WIN
vs Akira Kikuchi
Cage Force 4· Sep 8, 2007· 8-2 vs 16-4
TKO
R1 · 4:33
WIN
vs Matt Cain
Cage Force EX Eastern Bound· May 27, 2007· Welterweight· 7-2 vs 4-2-1
TKO
R1 · 2:59
WIN
vs Katsuya Inoue
Cage Force 2· Mar 17, 2007· Welterweight· 6-2 vs 13-5-1
TKO
R1 · 1:45
WIN
vs Asato Hashimoto
Cage Force 1· Nov 25, 2006· 5-2 vs 0-1-1
TKO
R1 · 0:35
WIN
vs Hossein Ojaghi
Greatest Common Multiple· Sep 9, 2006· 4-2 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Luis Santos
Japan Regional· Aug 15, 2006· 3-2 vs 33-3
TKO
WIN
vs Mindaugas Smirnovas
Shooto: Yamaguchi vs Kojima· Mar 24, 2006· Middleweight· 2-2 vs 8-7-4
TKO
R1 · 4:00
LOSS
vs Keita Nakamura
Shooto· Dec 17, 2005· 1-2 vs 12-0-2
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LOSS
vs Yoshitaro Niimi
Shooto· Jul 14, 2005· 1-1 vs 1-0
DEC
WIN
vs Akihiro Yamazaki
Shooto· Feb 6, 2005· 1-0 vs 5-2
DEC

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

Submission Threat

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power48

Kick power80

Punch speed46

Kick speed55

Accuracy46

Takedowns92

Ground striking95

Submissions98

Chin71

Body strength76

Cardio76

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 18-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed0.85per min

36% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.67per min

36% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.41per 15 min

29% success

Takedowns stuffed25%

Submission attempts2.8per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 2-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed0.85per min

36% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.67per min

36% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.41per 15 min

29% success

Takedowns stuffed25%

Submission attempts2.8per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Yoshiyuki Yoshida sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#2 Shortest average fight time, Welterweight4:15

UFC

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1689▼6
Peak: 1754May 24, 2008
Rated fights: 27

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Frequently asked questions

When does Yoshiyuki Yoshida fight next?

Yoshiyuki Yoshida has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Yoshiyuki Yoshida's record?

Yoshiyuki Yoshida's professional MMA record is 18-9-0.

Who is Yoshiyuki Yoshida fighting next?

Yoshiyuki Yoshida's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Yoshiyuki Yoshida fight last?

Yoshiyuki Yoshida most recently fought Phil Baroni at Champion vs Champion on Saturday, September 3, 2011, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Yoshiyuki Yoshida fight in?

Yoshiyuki Yoshida fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Yoshiyuki Yoshida have?

Yoshiyuki Yoshida has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Yoshiyuki Yoshida?

Yoshiyuki Yoshida is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Yoshiyuki Yoshida weigh?

Yoshiyuki Yoshida weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Yoshiyuki Yoshida's reach?

Yoshiyuki Yoshida has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Yoshiyuki Yoshida?

Yoshiyuki Yoshida is 52 years old (born May 10, 1974).

Where is Yoshiyuki Yoshida from?

Yoshiyuki Yoshida is from Japan.

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