Hirotaka Yokoi
Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler
About Hirotaka Yokoi
Born 1978. Hirotaka Yokoi is a Japanese judoka, mixed martial arts fighter and professional wrestler.
(born June 8, 1978) is a Japanese former mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. A professional MMA competitor from 2000 until 2007, Yokoi fought for PRIDE, Shooto, RINGS, and DEEP, while in professional wrestling he wrestled mainly for Pro Wrestling Zero1.
Mixed martial arts career Yokoi originally started training in Judo in high school, but he was more interested in Universal Wrestling Federation and its offshoots. He participated at a Shooto mixed martial arts tournament during his stay at the Kinki University, and later moved to Fighting Network RINGS. Yokoi gained the nickname "Kaibutsu-kun" (meaning "Monster-kun") for his physical resemblance to the title character from the 1980s anime series Kaibutsu-kun.
Mixed martial arts record Loss
Mikko Rupponen TKO (strikes) Fight Festival 21
Helsinki, Finland Win
Andre Fyeet Submission (rear-naked choke) World Pro Fighting Championships 1
Nevada, United States Loss
Quinton Jackson TKO (punches and stomps) PRIDE 30
Saitama, Japan Loss
Mario Sperry TKO (knees) PRIDE 29
Saitama, Japan Return to Light Heavyweight. Loss
Heath Herring TKO (knees) PRIDE 28
Saitama, Japan Loss
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira Submission (anaconda choke) PRIDE Total Elimination 2004
Saitama, Japan Win
Wilson Gouveia TKO (punches) HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 2
Florida, United States Win
Jerrel Venetiaan Submission (armbar) PRIDE 23
Tokyo, Japan Win
Bulldozer George Submission (rear-naked choke) UFO: Legend
Tokyo, Japan Win
Memo Diaz Decision (unanimous) DEEP: 4th Impact
Nagoya, Japan Win
Katsuhisa Fujii Decision (unanimous) RINGS: World Title Series Grand Final
Yokohama, Japan Win
Kestutis Smirnovas Decision RINGS Lithuania: Bushido RINGS 3
Vilnius, Lithuania Win
Ken Orihashi TKO (lost points) RINGS: World Title Series 4
Tokyo, Japan Win
Masaya Kojima Submission (armlock) RINGS: Battle Genesis Vol. 8
Tokyo, Japan Win
Ricardo Fyeet Submission (armbar) RINGS: 10th Anniversary
Tokyo, Japan Win
Masaya Inoue Decision (majority) Shooto: R.E.A.D. 8
Osaka, Japan Light Heavyweight bout.
Submission grappling record Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time
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Who is Hirotaka Yokoi?
Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler
When was Hirotaka Yokoi born?
Hirotaka Yokoi was born on 8 June 1978 in Iwamizawa.
What is Hirotaka Yokoi's occupation?
Hirotaka Yokoi is a judoka, mixed martial arts fighter and professional wrestler.
What nationality is Hirotaka Yokoi?
Hirotaka Yokoi is Japanese.
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