Mitsuhiro Ishida

Mitsuhiro Ishida (, born December 29, 1978) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist who competed in Shooto, Strikeforce, PRIDE, DREAM, and DEEP. A professional competitor from 2001 until 2011, Ishida also participated in the Yarennoka event in the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.

Background Originally from the Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan, Ishida was a talented wrestler, ranking in the top five nationally during his high school years for the Greco-Roman category.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Ishida's professional debut was on July 6, 2001 at Shooto: To the Top 6 against Daisuke Sugie where he lost via unanimous decision. He then went on to win his next four fights. On February 17, 2006 he defeated Kenichiro Togashi to become the Shooto Pacific Rim Welterweight Champion.

PRIDE Ishida won his first four fights in the PRIDE organization, defeating fighters such as Marcus Aurelio and Cristiano Marcello.

At PRIDE Shockwave 2006 he lost to Takanori Gomi in a non-title fight on December 31, 2006, his first defeat in that organization. As a result of the loss to Gomi, he was unable to defend his Shooto Pacific Rim Welterweight Championship at a mandatory title defense in February 2007.

Yarennoka! At Yarennoka!, Ishida handed future Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez his first loss, in a unanimous decision.

Strikeforce Ishida made his United States mainland debut at Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion defeating Justin Wilcox by armbar.

DREAM On March 15, 2008, Ishida competed in the opening round of the DREAM Lightweight Grand Prix, defeating Korean judoka Jung Bu-Kyung. He proceeded to lose to Caol Uno in the quarter-finals at DREAM 3 via rear- naked choke submission.

Ishida then defeated Daisuke Nakamura at DREAM 7.

Following matches in Shooto and Strikeforce, Ishida returned to the organization at DREAM 15, where he defeated Daiki Hata.

Retirement On July 6, 2012 Ishida announced that he has retired from mixed martial arts competition.

Championships and Accomplishments Shooto Shooto Pacific Rim Welterweight Championship (1 time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Doo Ho Choi KO (knee and punches) DEEP: 56 Impact

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Joachim Hansen Decision (split) DREAM: Fight for Japan!

Saitama, Japan Win

Akiyo Nishiura Decision (split) DREAM 16

Nagoya, Japan Win

Daiki Hata Decision (unanimous) DREAM 15

Saitama, Japan Loss

Gilbert Melendez TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg

San Jose, California, United States Loss

Mizuto Hirota TKO (punches) Shooto: Shooto Tradition Final

Tokyo, Japan Win

Daisuke Nakamura Decision (unanimous) DREAM 7

Saitama, Japan Win

Justin Wilcox Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: At The Mansion II

Beverly Hills, California, United States Loss

Caol Uno Submission (rear-naked choke) DREAM 3: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Second Round

Saitama, Japan Win

Bu Kyung Jung Decision (unanimous) DREAM 1: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 First Round

Saitama, Japan Win

Gilbert Melendez Decision (unanimous) Yarennoka

Saitama, Japan Loss

Takanori Gomi TKO (soccer kick and punches) PRIDE FC: Shockwave 2006

Saitama, Japan Win

David Bielkheden Decision (unanimous) PRIDE Bushido 13

Yokohama, Japan Win

Cristiano Marcello Decision (unanimous) PRIDE Bushido 12

Nagoya, Japan Win

Marcus Aurélio Decision (unanimous) PRIDE Bushido 11

Saitama, Japan Win

Paul Rodriguez Submission (guillotine choke) PRIDE Bushido 10

Tokyo, Japan Win

Kenichiro Togashi Decision (majority) Shooto: The Victory of the Truth

Tokyo, Japan Win

Takashi Nakakura TKO (cut) Shooto: Alive Road

Yokohama, Japan Win

Shinya Sato TKO (knees and punches) GCM: D.O.G. 1

Tokyo, Japan Win

Daisuke Sugie Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Wanna Shooto 2004

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Vítor Ribeiro Decision (unanimous) Shooto Hawaii: Soljah Fight Night

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Yoichi Fukumoto Decision (unanimous) Shooto: 3/4 in Kitazawa Town Hall

Tokyo, Japan Win

Takayuki Okochi Decision (unanimous) Shooto 2004: 1/24 in Korakuen Hall

Tokyo, Japan Draw

Naoki Matsushita Draw Shooto: 7/13 in Korakuen Hall

Tokyo, Japan Win

Kotetsu Boku Decision (unanimous) Shooto: 2/6 in Kitazawa Town Hall

Tokyo, Japan Win

Masakazu Kuramochi Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Treasure Hunt 1

Tokyo, Japan Win

Naoto Kojima TKO (punches) Shooto: Gig East 7

Tokyo, Japan Win

Hiroki Kotani Decision (unanimous) Shooto: To The Top 9

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Daisuke Sugie Decision (unanimous) Shooto: To The Top 6

Tokyo, Japan