Yoshihiro Akiyama Judoka
Yoshihiro Akiyama
Yoshihiro Akiyama
Country: Japan | Born: 29 July 1975 (48 years)
Yoshihiro Akiyama won the Asian Games in 2002 in Busan U81kg and the Tournoi de Paris in 2002 U81kg. He won the Jigoro Kano Cup (the former Grand Slam of Tokyo) in 2002. Akiyama was fifth at the World Championships in 2003. He was All Japan Champion in 2003. In MMA he is also known as Sung Hoon Choo, professionally known as Yoshihiro “Sexyama” Akiyama of Osaka. He is one of the most iconic Asian MMA fighters in history. He is a fourth generation Japanese of Korean descent. UFC from 2009-2015.
Judo results
Date Result Judo event Type Cat.   
4 Apr 2004 3 All Japan Judo Championships Fukuoka NC U81
12 Sep 2003 5 World Championships Osaka WCh U81
4 Apr 2003 1 All Japan Judo Championships Fukuoka NC U81
11 Jan 2003 2 Jigoro Kano Cup Tokyo IT U81
3 Oct 2002 1 Asian Games Busan AG U81
9 Feb 2002 1 Super A-Tournament Tournoi de Paris SWC U81
13 Jan 2002 1 Jigoro Kano Cup Tokyo IT U81
25 Nov 2001 1 Kodokan Cup Tokyo NT U81
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