Hidehiko Yoshida
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Che Mills and Denis Kang confirmed for Hidehiko Yoshida's retirement event; VIP seats sold out for 'Astra'
MMA Mania &bull Feb 27, 2010
Astra," the upcoming retirement event for the Japanese judoka-turned-MMA star, Hidehiko Yoshida, has generated massive interest since it was announced earlier this month. The event, hosted by J-Rock - a sports and entertainment management company that houses Yoshida and other fighters from his dojo - will take place on April 25… Full Story »
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4/25 ASTRA - First Fight Announced, Denis Kang Added
Japan MMA &bull Feb 26, 2010
J-Rock have announced their first fight for the Astra card on April 25. DEEP champion, Yuya Shirai will take on Che Mills in a welterweight fight. Also announced as a participant is Denis Kang, who is returning to Japan after… Full Story »
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From the Japanese Blog World
Japan MMA &bull Feb 10, 2010
Some blog entries from Japanese fighters, I will try to do this going forward. Maybe a weekly thing. :) -Katsuhiko Nagata had to cut down to 70.3kg for his fight in Cage Force tomorrow. After making weight he has gone… Full Story »
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4/25 ASTRA - Yoshida's Farewell Fight
Japan MMA &bull Feb 8, 2010
J-Rock have announced that they are holding an event on April 25. This will be Hidehiko Yoshida's last fight, and Yoshida Dojo is coming out in force. The fighters include Omigawa and Takimoto. It will be interesting to see if… Full Story »
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Viacheslav Datsik is a threat to humanity
MiddleEasy.com &bull Feb 8, 2010
MiddleEasy sort of blew it's proverbial load with our list of Top Ten Fighters You Should Build a Shrine To. If you haven't checked it out (and there's absolutely no reason you shouldn't have), it's a sleek little list of MMA fighters that are entirely too rawesome for the sport. Somehow, in the f... You guys know Hidehiko Yoshida. Destroyer of worlds, gobbler of galaxies, jambler of Jenga towers. Dude was like a +325 underdog… Full Story »
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Japanese star Hidehiko Yoshida announces final MMA bout set for April 25
MMA Junkie &bull Feb 8, 2010
Former PRIDE fighter and Japanese star Hidehiko Yoshida will fight for the final time on April 25. Yoshida, a 1992 Olympic gold medalist in judo who turned pro in MMA in 2002, will help organize an event called "ASTRA," though… Full Story »
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Hidehiko Yoshida to Retire on Inaugural ASTRA Card
MMA Edition &bull Feb 8, 2010by Ray Hui Filed under: News 1992 Olympic judo gold medalist Hidehiko Yoshida 's MMA career will come to an end on April 25 at "ASTRA" at the Nippon Budokan in Japan, an event through J-ROCK, the management company of… Full Story »
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Sengoku Raiden Championship press conference Pt. 2
MMA Mania &bull Jan 8, 2010
Following part 1 , this is the second part of the report on January 7 press conference during which World Victory Road (WVR) discussed the aftermath of the Dynamite!! 2009 fight card and new year's plan for the Sengoku Raiden Championship. Hidehiko Yoshida , who bested Satoshi Ishii in the battle of judo Olympic gold medalists at Dynamite!! 2009, hinted at impending retirement during the post-fight interviews. At this point,… Full Story »
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Dynamite! 2009 Videos
MMA Opinion &bull Jan 3, 2010Shinya Aoki vs. Mizuto Hirota Satoshi Ishii vs. Hidehiko Yoshida Norifumi KID Yamamoto vs. Masanori Kanehara (Part 1 and Part 2) Hiroshi Izumi vs. Katsuyori Shibata Akihiro Gono vs. Hayato Sakurai Gary Goodridge vs. Gegard Mousasi Kazuyuki Fujita vs. Alistair… Full Story »
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EA Sports Adds Hidehiko Yoshida and Shinya Aoki to MMA Video Game
MMA Waves &bull Jan 1, 2010EA Sports recently announced at a press conference in Tokyo the addition of Japanese superstars Hidehiko Yoshida and Shinya Aoki to its EA MMA video game. This brings up the game’s roster to a total of 20 fighters, including Fedor… Full Story »
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Satoshi Ishii: Once Again Japanese MMA Rushes a Top Prospect
Bloody Elbow &bull Jan 1, 2010
Photo by DREAM View full size photo » The bad news keeps coming for Japanese MMA. Satoshi Ishii, the 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist in Judo was heavily recruited by Japan's struggling MMA promotions this year. But a disappointing decision loss to the aging Hidehiko Yoshida might… Full Story »
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Satoshi Ishii vs. Hidehiko Yoshida Video ? Dynamite!! 2009
Kfight.net &bull Jan 1, 20102008 Olympic Gold Medal Judoka Satoshi Ishii makes his MMA debut against 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist Judoka Hidehiko Yoshida at Dream/FEG’s Dynamite!! 2009 from the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan on New Year’s Eve. Full Story »
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Veteran Hidehiko Yoshida rains on Satoshi Ishii's MMA debut
Pro MMA &bull Dec 31, 2009
The Japanese judoka who Michael “The Voice” Schiavello called “once the most sought after heavyweight in MMA” made his heavily anticipated professional debut last night in Japan. Satoshi Ishii, who won a gold medal in judo at the 2008 Summer… Full Story »
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'EA Sports MMA' Game Adds Aoki, Yoshida
MMA News on Sherdog &bull Dec 31, 2009
EA Sports announced additional signings for its EA Sports MMA interactive arts video game earlier with week with Shinya Aoki and Hidehiko Yoshida at a press conference in Japan. Full Story »
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Olympic gold-medalist Ishii loses debut, proves toughness
Cage Writer &bull Dec 31, 2009
As one of the most sought-after free agents, Satoshi Ishii had high expectations going into his debut fight with Hidehiko Yoshida. Though Yoshida prevailed, Ishii showed his potential to move beyond his judo training. In the first round, Ishii survived… Full Story »
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- Aoki'S Antics Mar Exciting Night At Dynamite!!
MMA Weekly &bull Dec 31, 2009Dynamite!! provided an exciting year ending night of fights in Japan. Too bad Shinya Aoki had to do his best to tarnish the event... Full Story »
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Perfect New Year's Eve? MMA all day, all night
Cage Writer &bull Dec 28, 2009
Who needs to watch the unending stream of college football on New Year's Eve? It is possible to watch 15 hours of MMA programming this Thursday, and still get in a good nap and brunch. It starts at 3 a.m.… Full Story »
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Other News: Updated Card For Fields Dynamite 2009 12/31
MMA News on MMANews.com &bull Dec 22, 2009
Updated Card For Fields Dynamite 2009 12/31 Full Story »
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Dynamite!! 2009 news and notes
HD Net Fights News &bull Dec 14, 2009
by Akimitsu Kuwabara on Dec 14, 2009 1:33 PM EST Fighting and Entertainment Group president, Sadaharu Tanigawa announced on his Twitter that a press conference for Dynamite!! 2009 is scheduled for 13:30 Japanese time on Tuesday, December 14. Expect most,… Full Story »
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Yoshida-Ishii official for New Year's Eve
Fighters Only Magazine &bull Nov 27, 2009
A fight between Satoshi Ishii (pictured) and Hidehiko Yoshida has been made official for the New Year’s Eve K-1 Dynamite card. The bout was listed... Full Story »
