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Yoshihiro Akiyama

Yoshihiro Akiyama

WelterweightJapan / South Korea

16Wins
7Losses
0Draws
2No contest

Professional record

Last 5: LWLLL

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Profile

Age
51 (born July 29, 1975)
Born in
Ikuno-ku
Height
5' 10"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
2-5

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC2

  • Decision 2

Losses in the UFC5

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 3

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.29 top 49%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.96
Striking accuracy39%Better than 15% of welterweights
Strike defense55%Better than 45% of welterweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
1.97 top 29%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.2
Takedown accuracy60%Better than 89% of welterweights
Takedown defense88%Better than 95% of welterweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Akiyama last fought on November 28, 2015 (Loss vs Alberto Mina). Akiyama has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Yoshihiro Akiyama

Born on July 29, 1975 in Ikuno-ku, Japan, Yoshihiro Akiyama competes as a welterweight mixed martial artist. At 5' 10", Akiyama has a 75" reach, long for that height.

Akiyama's professional career began in 2004, debuting with K-. A 12-1 record outside the UFC came first. Akiyama first fought in the UFC at UFC 100 in July 2009 and beat Alan Belcher by decision. Akiyama's UFC record stands at 2-5 after 7 fights.

By the numbers, Akiyama defends takedowns better than 95% of welterweights.

After 31 months away, Akiyama returned at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson in September 2014 and beat Amir Sadollah. Akiyama was 33 when the first UFC win came, against Alan Belcher. Before and outside the UFC, Akiyama fought in Hero's (8-1) and K- (2-0).

Akiyama's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal in November 2015, where Akiyama lost to Alberto Mina.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Alberto Mina

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal

    Nov 28, 2015

    78Str 0TD 0KD
  2. W

    Amir Sadollah

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson

    Sep 20, 2014

    57Str 2TD 0KD
  3. L

    Jake Shields

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson

    Feb 25, 2012

    33Str 2TD 0KD
  4. L

    Vitor Belfort

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 1:52

    UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2

    Aug 6, 2011

    1Str 0TD 0KD
  5. L

    Michael Bisping

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama

    Oct 16, 2010

    50Str 0TD 0KD
  6. L

    Chris Leben

    Submission · Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard · R3 4:40

    UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin

    Jul 3, 2010

    27Str 5TD 0KD
  7. W

    Alan Belcher

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 100

    Jul 11, 2009

    55Str 3TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Yoshihiro Akiyama is 16-7 (2 NC) across 25 professional fights in 6 promotions, since a pro debut on December 31, 2004 (K-). 18 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins16

  • KO/TKO 7
  • Submission 7
  • Decision 2

Pro losses7

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 4
Finish rate
88% of wins
Longest win streak
12
Current streak
2 wins

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
Hero's8-12005
UFC2-52009
K-2-0 (1 NC)2004
ONE Championship2-12019
DREAM2-02008
Yarennoka!0-0 (1 NC)2007

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
W Shinya Aoki TKO (punches), R2 ONE: X (ONE Championship) Mar 26, 2022
W Sherif Mohamed KO (punch), R1 ONE: King of the Jungle (ONE Championship) Feb 28, 2020
L Agilan Thani Decision (unanimous), R3 ONE: Legendary Quest (ONE Championship) Jun 15, 2019
L Alberto Mina Decision (split), R3 UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal Nov 28, 2015
W Amir Sadollah Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson Sep 20, 2014
L Jake Shields Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 144 Feb 25, 2012
L Vitor Belfort KO (punches), R1 UFC 133 Aug 6, 2011
L Michael Bisping Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 120 Oct 16, 2010
L Chris Leben Submission (triangle choke), R3 UFC 116 Jul 3, 2010
W Alan Belcher Decision (split), R3 UFC 100 Jul 11, 2009
W Masanori Tonooka Submission (armbar), R1 Dream 6 (DREAM) Sep 23, 2008
W Katsuyori Shibata Technical Submission (Ezekiel choke), R1 Dream 5 (DREAM) Jul 21, 2008
NC Kazuo Misaki NC (illegal soccer kick), R1 Yarennoka! Dec 31, 2007
W Denis Kang KO (punch), R1 Hero's 2007 in Korea Oct 28, 2007
NC Kazushi Sakuraba NC (overturned), R1 K-1 Premium 2006 Dynamite!! Dec 31, 2006
W Melvin Manhoef Submission (armbar), R1 Hero's 7 Oct 9, 2006
W Kestutis Smirnovas TKO (head kick and punches), R1 Hero's 7 Oct 9, 2006
W Taiei Kin Technical Submission (armbar), R1 Hero's 6 Aug 5, 2006
W Katsuhiko Nagata KO (spinning back kick), R1 Hero's 5 May 3, 2006
W Tokimitsu Ishizawa Submission (Ezekiel choke), R2 Hero's 4 Mar 15, 2006
W Masakatsu Okuda KO (slam and punches), R1 Hero's 2005 in Seoul Nov 5, 2005
W Michael Lerma TKO (punches), R1 K-1 World MAX: Champions Challenge 2005 Oct 12, 2005
W Carl Toomey Submission (armbar), R1 Hero's 2 Jul 6, 2005
L Jérôme Le Banner KO (knees), R1 Hero's 1 Mar 26, 2005
W Francois Botha Submission (armbar), R1 K-1 Premium 2004 Dynamite!! Dec 31, 2004

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Yoshihiro Akiyama's record?

Yoshihiro Akiyama's professional MMA record is 16 wins, 7 losses and 0 draws, with 2 no contests.

How old is Yoshihiro Akiyama?

Yoshihiro Akiyama is 51 years old, born on July 29, 1975.

How tall is Yoshihiro Akiyama and what is their reach?

Yoshihiro Akiyama stands 5' 10" with a 75" reach.

Who did Yoshihiro Akiyama fight last?

Yoshihiro Akiyama lost to Alberto Mina by Decision - Split at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal on Nov 28, 2015.

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