Yasuhiro Urushitani

Yasuhiro Urushitani
Born Yasuhiro Urushitani
September 8, 1976
Tokyo, Japan
Residence Tokyo, Japan
Nationality Japanese
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight (56 kg)
Reach 67 in (170 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Tokyo, Japan
Team Tribe Tokyo MMA
Wajyutsu Keisyukai Hearts
Rank purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2001-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 34
Wins 21
By knockout 4
By submission 1
By decision 16
Losses 7
By knockout 1
By submission 2
By decision 4
Draws 6
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career in 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.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 21–7–6 Adriano Moraes Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE Fighting Championship: War of Nations March 14, 2014 2 3:48 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21–6–6 Jae Nam Yoo Decision (unanimous) Deep: Tribe Tokyo Fight October 20, 2013 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20–6–6 Rey Docyogen Decision (split) ONE Fighting Championship: Rise to Power May 31, 2013 3 5:00 Pasay City, Philippines
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 19–6–6 John Lineker Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. Le November 10, 2012 3 5:00 Macau, SAR, China
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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 Shooto Bantamweight (123 lb) Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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 Shooto Bantamweight (123 lb) Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–4–6 Ryuichi Miki Decision (unanimous) Shooto – Revolutionary Exchanges 2 September 22, 2009 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–4–6 Kiyotaka Shimizu TKO (doctor stoppage) Cage Force: EX Eastern Bound November 8, 2008 1 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" | Loss 14–4–6 Yuki Shoujou Submission (guillotine choke) Shooto Tradition 3 September 28, 2008 3 3:39 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw 14–3–6 Ryuichi Miki Draw Shooto Tradition 1 May 3, 2008 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw 14–3–5 Jesse Taitano Draw GCM: Cage Force 5 Dec 1, 2007 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win 14–3–4 Mamoru Yamaguchi Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Back To Our Roots 5 September 22, 2007 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw 13–3–4 Shinichi Kojima Draw Shooto: Back To Our Roots 2 March 16, 2007 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan For Shooto Bantamweight (123 lb) Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win 13–3–3 Junji Ikoma Decision (unanimous) Shooto: 11/10 in Korakuen Hall November 10, 2006 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–3–3 Daiji Takahashi Decision (unanimous) Shooto 2006: 9/8 in Korakuen Hall September 8, 2006 3 5:00 Yokohama, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–3–3 Daniel Lima Decision (unanimous) MARS World Grand Prix May 13, 2006 2 5:00 Seoul, South Korea
style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw 10–3–3 Shinichi Kojima Draw Shooto: 9/23 in Korakuen Hall September 23, 2005 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–3–2 Lorenzo Coca KO (punch) GCM: D.O.G 1 March 12, 2005 1 0:27 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–3–2 John Dodson Decision (unanimous) GCM: Demolition 041114 November 14, 2004 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" | Loss 8–3–2 Setsu Iguchi Decision (unanimous) GCM: Demolition 040919 September 19, 2004 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–2–2 Junji Ikoma Decision (unanimous) Shooto: 7/16 in Korakuen Hall July 16, 2004 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" | Loss 7–2–2 Mamoru Yamaguchi Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Year End Show 2003 December 14, 2003 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan For Shooto Bantamweight (123 lb) Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1–2 Robson Moura Decision (split) Shooto: 5/4 in Korakuen Hall May 4, 2003 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1–2 Masatoshi Abe Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Treasure Hunt 11 November 15, 2002 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1–2 Tomohiro Hashi Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Gig East 10 August 27, 2002 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–1–2 Yasuhiro Akagi Technical submission (kimura/triangle) Shooto: Treasure Hunt 6 May 5, 2002 2 1:57 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–1–2 Masaru Gokita Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Treasure Hunt 4 March 13, 2002 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw 2–1–2 Naoki Deguchi Draw GCM: The Contenders X-Rage 1 September 14, 2001 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–1–1 Katsuhisa Akasaki Decision (majority) Shooto: To The Top 10 September 27, 2001 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw 1–1–1 Atsunori Hiruma Decision (unanimous) GCM: Club Contenders 1 August 15, 2001 2 3:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–1 Homare Kuboyama Decision (unanimous) Shooto: To The Top 3 March 21, 2001 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 0–1 Daiji Takahashi Decision (unanimous) Shooto: To The Top 1 Jan 19, 2001 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan

References

External links