Best fights of Hidehiko Yoshida
Over 7 years as a professional, Hidehiko Yoshida has compiled a 9-8-1 (8) record. Here are his best fights.
1. Hidehiko Yoshida submits Kiyoshi Tamura
On August 10, 2003 Hidehiko Yoshida faced Kiyoshi Tamura in a middleweight bout. Yoshida was 33 years old with a record of 2-0, and Tamura was 33 with a record of 25-10-3. Yoshida was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Tamura was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yoshida submitted Kiyoshi Tamura via Ezekiel choke in the 1st round.
2. Hidehiko Yoshida chokes out Don Frye
On November 24, 2002 Hidehiko Yoshida faced Don Frye. Yoshida was 33 years old with a record of 0-0, and Frye was 37 with a record of 15-1. Frye was on a 9-fight winning streak. Yoshida submitted Don Frye via choke-out in the 1st round.
3. Hidehiko Yoshida loses to Wanderlei Silva in their 2nd fight via split decision
On April 23, 2005 Hidehiko Yoshida faced Wanderlei Silva in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Yoshida was 35 years old with a record of 4-2-1, and Silva was 28 with a record of 27-4-1. Both Yoshida and Silva were coming off a loss. Yoshida lost via split decision. Went the distance with Silva.
4. Hidehiko Yoshida draws with Royce Gracie
On December 31, 2003 Hidehiko Yoshida faced Royce Gracie in a middleweight bout. Yoshida was 34 years old with a record of 3-1, and Gracie was 37 with a record of 12-1-1. Both Yoshida and Gracie were coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
5. Hidehiko Yoshida loses to Josh Barnett via KO
On March 5, 2008 Hidehiko Yoshida faced Josh Barnett in a middleweight bout. Yoshida was 38 years old with a record of 7-5-1, and Barnett was 30 with a record of 23-5. Yoshida was on a 2-fight losing streak and Barnett was coming off a loss. Barnett submitted Yoshida via heel hook in the 3rd round.