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Yoshihiro Akiyama
Fighter

Yoshihiro Akiyama

"Sexyama"
16-8-0★ 3bonusesJapan / South Korea / JapanLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

Yoshihiro Akiyama holds a professional MMA record of 16-8-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 30 bouts on record. Yoshihiro Akiyama has won 18 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Yoshihiro Akiyama lands 3.10 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 2.29 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: January 28, 2024. Tracked organizations: ONE, UFC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
75"191 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1975-07-29
Age
51
Team
Team Cloud
Nationality
Japan / South Korea / Japan
Birthplace
Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Granite Base
96 · top 1% in division
Punch power58
Kick power56
Punch speed86
Kick speed60
Accuracy93
Takedowns96
Ground striking95
Submissions65
Chin95
Body strength96
Cardio91

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 14-6-0 (2 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.10per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.62per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.29per 15 min
67% success
Takedowns stuffed92%
Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Yoshihiro Akiyama has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses.

★ FOTN ×3
  1. ★ FOTNvs Michael Bisping · UFC 120: Bisping vs AkiyamaOct 16, 2010
  2. ★ FOTNvs Chris Leben · UFC 116: Lesnar vs CarwinJul 3, 2010
  3. ★ FOTNvs Alan Belcher · UFC 100: Lesnar vs. Mir IIJul 11, 2009

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 3 pre-2012 awards are not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Yoshihiro Akiyama earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Nieky Holzken
    ONEONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru· Jan 28, 2024· 0-0
    TKO
    R1
  2. LOSS
    vs Nieky Holzken
    ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru
    TKO
    R1 · 1:40
  3. WIN
    vs Shinya Aoki
    ONE X
    TKO
    R2 · 1:50
  4. WIN
    vs Shinya Aoki
    ONEONE X· Mar 26, 2022· Lightweight· 15-7 vs 47-9
    TKO
    R2 · 1:50
  5. WIN
    vs Sherif Mohamed
    King of the Jungle
    KO
    R1 · 3:04
  6. LOSS
    vs Agilan Thani
    Legendary Quest
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Sherif Mohamed
    ONEKing of the Jungle· Feb 28, 2020· Welterweight· 14-7 vs 9-5
    KO
    R1 · 3:04
  8. LOSS
    vs Agilan Thani
    ONELegendary Quest· Jun 15, 2019· Welterweight· 14-6 vs 8-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. LOSS
    vs Alberto Mina
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal· Nov 28, 2015· Welterweight· 14-5 vs 11-0
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Amir Sadollah
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· Sep 19, 2014· Welterweight· 13-5 vs 6-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. LOSS
    vs Jake Shields
    UFCUFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson· Feb 25, 2012· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 26-6-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. LOSS
    vs Vitor Belfort
    UFCUFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz· Aug 7, 2011· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 19-9
    TKO
    R1 · 1:52
  13. LOSS
    vs Michael Bisping
    UFCUFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama· Oct 16, 2010· Middleweight· 13-2 vs 19-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  14. LOSS
    vs Chris Leben
    UFCUFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin· Jul 3, 2010· Middleweight· 13-1 vs 18-7
    SUB
    R3 · 4:40
    FOTN
  15. WIN
    vs Alan Belcher
    UFCUFC 100: Lesnar vs. Mir II· Jul 11, 2009· Middleweight· 12-1 vs 14-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  16. WIN
    vs Masanori Tonooka
    Dream 6: Middleweight GP 2008 Finals· Sep 23, 2008· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 1-1
    -
    R1 · 6:26
  17. WIN
    vs Katsuyori Shibata
    Dream 5· Jul 21, 2008· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 2-4
    -
    R1 · 6:34
  18. NC
    vs Kazuo Misaki
    Yarennoka!: New Years Eve 2007· Dec 31, 2007· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 18-8-2
    NC
    R1 · 7:48
  19. WIN
    vs Denis Kang
    K-1 HERO'S: Hero's In Korea 2007· Oct 28, 2007· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 28-8-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:45
  20. NC
    vs Kazushi Sakuraba
    K-1: Dynamite 2006· Dec 31, 2006· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 20-9-1
    NC
    R1 · 5:37
  21. WIN
    vs Melvin Manhoef
    K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 2)· Oct 9, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 16-2-1
    -
    R1 · 1:58
  22. WIN
    vs Kestutis Smirnovas
    K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 2)· Oct 9, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 18-6
    TKO
    R1 · 3:01
  23. WIN
    vs Taiei Kin
    K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 1)· Aug 5, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 0-0
    -
    R1 · 2:01
  24. WIN
    vs Katsuhiko Nagata
    K-1 HERO'S: Yamamoto vs. Miyata· May 3, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 1-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:25
  25. WIN
    vs Tokimitsu Ishizawa
    K-1 HERO'S: Tokoro vs. Ikeda· Mar 15, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 1-1-1
    -
    R2 · 1:41
  26. WIN
    vs Masakatsu Okuda
    K-1 HERO'S: Hero's In Seoul 2005· Nov 5, 2005· Middleweight· 3-1 vs 8-3
    TKO
    R1 · 3:31
  27. WIN
    vs Michael Lerma
    K-1 MAX: Champions Challenge 2005· Oct 12, 2005· Middleweight· 2-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:47
  28. WIN
    vs Carl Toomey
    K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2005 (Stage 1)· Jul 6, 2005· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 2-1
    -
    R1 · 0:59
  29. LOSS
    vs Jerome Le Banner
    K-1 HERO'S: LeBanner vs. Akiyama· Mar 26, 2005· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:24
  30. WIN
    vs Francois Botha
    K-1: Dynamite 2004· Dec 31, 2004· Heavyweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
    -
    R1 · 1:54

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1533▼15
Peak
1779Jul 11, 2009
Rated fights
24
15001600170020052009201320172021Dec 31, 2004 · 1541Mar 26, 2005 · 1493Jul 6, 2005 · 1537Oct 12, 2005 · 1574Nov 5, 2005 · 1614Mar 15, 2006 · 1643May 3, 2006 · 1660Aug 5, 2006 · 1674Oct 9, 2006 · 1703Oct 9, 2006 · 1724Oct 28, 2007 · 1747Jul 21, 2008 · 1757Sep 23, 2008 · 1769Jul 11, 2009 · 1779Jul 3, 2010 · 1737Oct 16, 2010 · 1721Aug 7, 2011 · 1687Feb 25, 2012 · 1671Sep 19, 2014 · 1604Nov 28, 2015 · 1593Jun 15, 2019 · 1540Feb 28, 2020 · 1557Mar 26, 2022 · 1565Jan 28, 2024 · 15331533

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Frequently asked questions

When does Yoshihiro Akiyama fight next?

Yoshihiro Akiyama has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Yoshihiro Akiyama's record?

Yoshihiro Akiyama's professional MMA record is 16-8-0.

Who is Yoshihiro Akiyama fighting next?

Yoshihiro Akiyama's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Yoshihiro Akiyama fight last?

Yoshihiro Akiyama most recently fought Nieky Holzken at ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru on Sunday, January 28, 2024, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Yoshihiro Akiyama fight in?

Yoshihiro Akiyama fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Yoshihiro Akiyama have?

Yoshihiro Akiyama has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Yoshihiro Akiyama won?

Yoshihiro Akiyama has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Yoshihiro Akiyama?

Yoshihiro Akiyama is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Yoshihiro Akiyama weigh?

Yoshihiro Akiyama weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Yoshihiro Akiyama's reach?

Yoshihiro Akiyama has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Yoshihiro Akiyama?

Yoshihiro Akiyama is 51 years old (born Jul 29, 1975).

Where is Yoshihiro Akiyama from?

Yoshihiro Akiyama is from Japan / South Korea / Japan.