Yasuhiro Urushitani (漆谷康宏, Urushitani Yasuhiro, born September 8, 1976) is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the flyweight division. Urushitani held the Shooto bantamweight championship from 2010 to 2012 before vacating it to sign with the UFC. He was among the first flyweight fighters to fight in the UFC, Urushitani is currently signed to One Fighting Championship.
Yasuhiro Urushitani
Born
Yasuhiro Urushitani (1976-09-08) September 8, 1976 (age 46) Tokyo, Japan
Urushitani made his professional MMA debut for the Shooto promotion in January 2001 in his native Japan. Over the next decade, he amassed a record of 19 wins, 4 losses and 6 draws.
Urushitani competed for the Shooto Bantamweight (125 lbs; Flyweight in the United States) championship in 2003 and 2007, but lost both championship fights due to a decision and a draw, respectively. He eventually fought for the belt a third time, facing Ryuichi Miki in May 2010. He won the title via decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Urushitani signed with the UFC to compete in a tournament to crown the newly minted UFC Flyweight Championship.
Urushitani faced Joseph Benavidez on March 3, 2012 at UFC on FX 2 in the semi-finals of the tournament.[1] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
Urushitani was expected to face John Lineker on September 1, 2012 at UFC 151.[2] However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, Urushitani/Lineker was rescheduled and took place on November 10, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 6.[3] Urushitani lost the bout via unanimous decision. Urishitani was then released from the promotion.[4]
ONE Fighting Championship
After Urushitani got released from the UFC he was signed by ONE FC. He debuted on their May 31, 2013 card ONE FC 9: Rise to Power against Rey Docyogen. He won the fight via split decision.
After two consecutive wins, Urushitani faced Brazilian Adriano Moraes at One FC 14: War of Nations. After winning the first round, Urushitani was taken down and submitted in the second round by rear naked choke.
^"Urushitani-Lineker move from UFC 151 to UFC on FUEL TV 6 in Macau". mmajunkie.com. August 24, 2012.
^Mookie Alexander (January 18, 2013). "UFC releases nine fighters from their roster, including Chad Griggs, Jeff Hougland, and Marcus LeVesseur". bloodyelbow.com.
External links
Professional MMA record for Yasuhiro Urushitani from Sherdog
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Yasuhiro Urushitani 漆谷康宏 Urushitani Yasuhiro born September 8 1976 is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the flyweight division Urushitani held the Shooto bantamweight championship from 2010 to 2012 before vacating it to sign with the UFC He was among the first flyweight fighters to fight in the UFC Urushitani is currently signed to One Fighting Championship Yasuhiro UrushitaniBornYasuhiro Urushitani 1976 09 08 September 8 1976 age 46 Tokyo JapanResidenceTokyo JapanNationalityJapaneseHeight5 ft 5 in 1 65 m Weight125 lb 57 kg 8 st 13 lb DivisionFlyweight 56 kg Reach67 in 170 cm StanceSouthpawFighting out ofTokyo JapanTeamTribe Tokyo MMAWajyutsu Keisyukai HeartsRankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu JitsuYears active2001 presentMixed martial arts recordTotal34Wins21By knockout4By submission1By decision16Losses7By knockout1By submission2By decision4Draws6Other informationMixed martial arts record from Sherdog Contents 1 Mixed martial arts career 1 1 Early career in Japan 1 2 Ultimate Fighting Championship 1 3 ONE Fighting Championship 2 Championships and accomplishments 2 1 Mixed martial arts 3 Mixed martial arts record 4 References 5 External linksMixed martial arts career EditEarly career in Japan Edit Urushitani made his professional MMA debut for the Shooto promotion in January 2001 in his native Japan Over the next decade he amassed a record of 19 wins 4 losses and 6 draws Urushitani competed for the Shooto Bantamweight 125 lbs Flyweight in the United States championship in 2003 and 2007 but lost both championship fights due to a decision and a draw respectively He eventually fought for the belt a third time facing Ryuichi Miki in May 2010 He won the title via decision Ultimate Fighting Championship Edit Urushitani signed with the UFC to compete in a tournament to crown the newly minted UFC Flyweight Championship Urushitani faced Joseph Benavidez on March 3 2012 at UFC on FX 2 in the semi finals of the tournament 1 He lost the fight via TKO in the second round Urushitani was expected to face John Lineker on September 1 2012 at UFC 151 2 However after UFC 151 was cancelled Urushitani Lineker was rescheduled and took place on November 10 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 6 3 Urushitani lost the bout via unanimous decision Urishitani was then released from the promotion 4 ONE Fighting Championship Edit After Urushitani got released from the UFC he was signed by ONE FC He debuted on their May 31 2013 card ONE FC 9 Rise to Power against Rey Docyogen He won the fight via split decision After two consecutive wins Urushitani faced Brazilian Adriano Moraes at One FC 14 War of Nations After winning the first round Urushitani was taken down and submitted in the second round by rear naked choke Championships and accomplishments EditMixed martial arts Edit Shooto Shooto Bantamweight Championship One time Vacated Mixed martial arts record EditProfessional record breakdown 35 matches 21 wins 8 lossesBy knockout 4 1By submission 1 3By decision 16 4Draws 6Res Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location NotesLoss 21 8 6 Takumi Tamaru Submission armbar Shooto Pacific Rim Double Championship November 12 2016 1 4 48 Tokyo JapanLoss 21 7 6 Adriano Moraes Submission rear naked choke ONE FC War of Nations March 14 2014 2 3 48 Kuala Lumpur MalaysiaWin 21 6 6 Jae Nam Yoo Decision unanimous Deep Tribe Tokyo Fight October 20 2013 3 5 00 Tokyo JapanWin 20 6 6 Rey Docyogen Decision split ONE FC Rise to Power May 31 2013 3 5 00 Pasay PhilippinesLoss 19 6 6 John Lineker Decision unanimous UFC on Fuel TV Franklin vs Le November 10 2012 3 5 00 Macau SAR ChinaLoss 19 5 6 Joseph Benavidez TKO punches UFC on FX Alves vs Kampmann March 3 2012 2 0 11 Sydney Australia UFC Flyweight tournament semifinal First Flyweight fight in UFC history Win 19 4 6 Yuki Shoujou TKO head kick and punches Shooto Shootor s Legacy 3 July 18 2011 2 0 24 Tokyo Japan Defended the Shooto Bantamweight 123 lb Championship Win 18 4 6 Takuya Mori TKO punches Shooto The Way of Shooto 6 Like a Tiger Like a Dragon November 19 2010 1 4 49 Tokyo Japan Non title bout Win 17 4 6 Ryuichi Miki Decision unanimous Shooto The Way of Shooto 3 Like a Tiger Like a Dragon May 30 2010 3 5 00 Tokyo Japan Won the Shooto Bantamweight 123 lb Championship Win 16 4 6 Ryuichi Miki Decision unanimous Shooto Revolutionary Exchanges 2 September 22 2009 3 5 00 Tokyo JapanWin 15 4 6 Kiyotaka Shimizu TKO doctor stoppage Cage Force EX Eastern Bound November 8 2008 1 5 00 Tokyo JapanLoss 14 4 6 Yuki Shoujou Submission guillotine choke Shooto Shooto Tradition 3 September 28 2008 3 3 39 Tokyo JapanDraw 14 3 6 Ryuichi Miki Draw Shooto Shooto Tradition 1 May 3 2008 3 5 00 Tokyo JapanDraw 14 3 5 Jesse Taitano Draw GCM Cage Force 5 Dec 1 2007 3 5 00 Tokyo JapanWin 14 3 4 Mamoru Yamaguchi Decision unanimous Shooto Back To Our Roots 5 September 22 2007 3 5 00 Tokyo JapanDraw 13 3 4 Shinichi Kojima Draw Shooto Back To Our Roots 2 March 16 2007 3 5 00 Tokyo Japan For the Shooto Bantamweight 123 lb Championship Win 13 3 3 Junji Ikoma Decision unanimous Shooto 11 10 in Korakuen Hall November 10 2006 3 5 00 Tokyo JapanWin 12 3 3 Daiji Takahashi Decision unanimous Shooto 2006 9 8 in Korakuen Hall September 8 2006 3 5 00 Yokohama JapanWin 11 3 3 Daniel Lima Decision unanimous MARS World Grand Prix May 13 2006 2 5 00 Seoul South KoreaDraw 10 3 3 Shinichi Kojima Draw Shooto 9 23 in Korakuen Hall September 23 2005 3 5 00 Tokyo JapanWin 10 3 2 Lorenzo Coca KO punch GCM D O G 1 March 12 2005 1 0 27 Tokyo JapanWin 9 3 2 John Dodson Decision unanimous GCM Demolition 041114 November 14 2004 2 5 00 Tokyo JapanLoss 8 3 2 Setsu Iguchi Decision unanimous GCM Demolition 040919 September 19 2004 2 5 00 Tokyo JapanWin 8 2 2 Junji Ikoma Decision unanimous Shooto 7 16 in Korakuen Hall July 16 2004 3 5 00 Tokyo JapanLoss 7 2 2 Mamoru Yamaguchi Decision unanimous Shooto Year End Show 2003 December 14 2003 3 5 00 Tokyo Japan For the Shooto Bantamweight 123 lb Championship Win 7 1 2 Robson Moura Decision split Shooto 5 4 in Korakuen Hall May 4 2003 3 5 00 Tokyo JapanWin 6 1 2 Masatoshi Abe Decision unanimous Shooto Treasure Hunt 11 November 15 2002 2 5 00 Tokyo JapanWin 5 1 2 Tomohiro Hashi Decision unanimous Shooto Gig East 10 August 27 2002 2 5 00 Tokyo JapanWin 4 1 2 Yasuhiro Akagi Technical submission kimura triangle Shooto Treasure Hunt 6 May 5 2002 2 1 57 Tokyo JapanWin 3 1 2 Masaru Gokita Decision unanimous Shooto Treasure Hunt 4 March 13 2002 2 5 00 Tokyo JapanDraw 2 1 2 Naoki Deguchi Draw GCM The Contenders X Rage 1 September 14 2001 2 5 00 Tokyo JapanWin 2 1 1 Katsuhisa Akasaki Decision majority Shooto To The Top 10 September 27 2001 2 5 00 Tokyo JapanDraw 1 1 1 Atsunori Hiruma Decision unanimous GCM Club Contenders 1 August 15 2001 2 3 00 Tokyo JapanWin 1 1 Homare Kuboyama Decision unanimous Shooto To The Top 3 March 21 2001 2 5 00 Tokyo JapanLoss 0 1 Daiji Takahashi Decision unanimous Shooto To The Top 1 Jan 19 2001 2 5 00 Tokyo JapanReferences Edit UFC adds flyweights Johnson vs McCall Benavidez vs Urushitani at UFC on FX 2 mmajunkie com December 11 2011 Cruz Guilherme July 17 2012 John Lineker meets Yasuhiro Urushitani at UFC 151 tatame com Urushitani Lineker move from UFC 151 to UFC on FUEL TV 6 in Macau mmajunkie com August 24 2012 Mookie Alexander January 18 2013 UFC releases nine fighters from their roster including Chad Griggs Jeff Hougland and Marcus LeVesseur bloodyelbow com External links EditProfessional MMA record for Yasuhiro Urushitani from Sherdog Yasuhiro Urushitani at UFC Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Yasuhiro Urushitani amp oldid 1084725164, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
