Yoshiyuki Yoshida

Yoshiyuki Yoshida
Born (1974-05-10) May 10, 1974 (age 50)
Tokyo, Japan
Native name吉田善行
Other namesZenko
NationalityJapanese
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight167 lb (76 kg; 11.9 st)
DivisionMiddleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)
StyleJudo
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
TeamTokyo Yellow Mans
Jackson's Submission Fighting
Teacher(s)Noboru Asahi
Rank  4th Dan Black Belt in Judo
Years active2005–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total27
Wins18
By knockout8
By submission6
By decision3
By disqualification1
Losses9
By knockout3
By decision6
UniversityTokyo Gakugei University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: October 17, 2012

Yoshiyuki Yoshida (吉田善行, Yoshida Yoshiyuki) (born May 10, 1974) is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the welterweight division. A student of former Shooto competitor Noboru Asahi,[1] he has competed in Shooto, Cage Force, and the UFC. On December 1, 2007, he became the first Cage Force welterweight tournament winner.

  1. ^ Breen, Jordan (2007-05-24). "Koubousen Companion: Japan News". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2007-09-08.