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Yoshihiro Akiyama Denis Kang
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Yoshihiro Akiyama
16-7

RD1 4:45

KO/TKO

Punch

brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Denis Kang
35-16-2

Fight: Akiyama vs. Kang

South KoreaK-1 HERO'S: Hero's In Korea 2007
28OCTSUN'0712:00 AM
Middleweight• main event• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Sexyama

Super Korean

Forms

WWWWN
WLWWW

Nationality

JapanJapan

CanadaCanada

Age

(1975-07-29) 51

49(1977-09-17)

Weight

(84 kg) 185 lbs

185 lbs (84 kg)

Height

(178 cm) 5′10″

5′11″ (181 cm)

Reach

(191 cm) 6′3″

6′5″ (196 cm)

Gym

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

16

7 KO/TKO - 30%
7 submission - 30%
2 decision - 9%

35

27% - 14 KO/TKO
29% - 15 submission
12% - 6 decision

Losses

7

2 KO/TKO - 9%
1 submission - 4%
4 decision - 17%

16

12% - 6 KO/TKO
16% - 8 submission
4% - 2 decision

Past Opponents

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Japan
Shinya Aoki
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Egypt
Sherif Mohamed
(9-5)
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ONE Championship: King of the Jungle
28 Feb2020KO/TKO(Punch) RD13:04
Malaysia
Agilan Thani
(8-3)
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ONE Championship: Legendary Quest
15 Jun2019Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Alberto Mina
(11-0)
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UFC Fight Night 79: Henderson vs. Masvidal
28 Nov2015Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Amir Sadollah
(6-4)
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UFC Fight Night 52: Hunt vs. Nelson
20 Sep2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Jake Shields
(27-6-1)
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UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson
26 Feb2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Vitor Belfort
(19-9)
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UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz 2
07 Aug2011KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:52
United Kingdom
Michael Bisping
(20-3)
i
UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama
16 Oct2010Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Chris Leben
(19-7)
i
UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin
04 Jul2010Sub(Triangle Choke) RD34:40
USA
Alan Belcher
(14-5)
i
UFC 100
11 Jul2009Decision(Split) RD35:00
Japan
Masanori Tonooka
(1-1)
i
Dream 6: Middleweight GP 2008 Finals
23 Sep2008Sub(Armbar) RD16:26
Japan
Katsuyori Shibata
(2-4)
i
Dream 5: Lightweight GP 2008 Final Round
21 Jul2008Sub(Ezekiel Choke) RD16:34
Japan
Kazuo Misaki
(18-8-2)
i
Yarennoka!: New Years Eve 2007
31 Dec2007No Contest(Illegal Soccer Kick) RD17:48
Canada
Denis Kang
(29-8-1)
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K-1 HERO'S: Hero's In Korea 2007
28 Oct2007KO/TKO(Punch) RD14:45
Japan
Kazushi Sakuraba
(20-9-1)
i
K-1: Dynamite 2006
31 Dec2006No Contest(Controversy) RD15:37
Lithuania
Kestutis Smirnovas
(18-6)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 2)
09 Oct2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:01
Netherlands
Melvin Manhoef
(16-2-1)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 2)
09 Oct2006Sub(Armbar) RD11:58
South Korea
Taiei Kin
(0-0)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 1)
05 Aug2006Sub(Armbar) RD12:01
Japan
Katsuhiko Nagata
(1-0)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Yamamoto vs. Miyata
03 May2006KO/TKO(Spining Back Kick) RD12:25
Japan
Tokimitsu Ishizawa
(1-1-1)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Tokoro vs. Ikeda
15 Mar2006Sub(Ezekiel Choke) RD21:41
Japan
Masakatsu Okuda
(8-3)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Hero's In Seoul 2005
05 Nov2005KO/TKO(Slam, Punches) RD13:31
USA
Michael Lerma
(0-0)
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K-1 MAX: Champions Challenge 2005
12 Oct2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:47
Australia
Carl Toomey
(2-1)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2005 (Stage 1)
06 Jul2005Sub(Armbar) RD10:59
France
Jérôme Le Banner
(0-1)
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K-1 HERO'S: LeBanner vs. Akiyama
26 Mar2005KO/TKO(Knees) RD12:24
South Africa
Francois Botha
(0-0)
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K-1: Dynamite 2004
31 Dec2004Sub(Armbar) RD11:54

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akiyama vs. Kang

  • Which event are Denis Kang and Yoshihiro Akiyama fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in K-1 HERO'S: Hero's In Korea 2007.

  • How many rounds is the Denis Kang vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round K-1 fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Denis Kang vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama?

    The fight is organized by the K-1 (K-1).

  • When is the Denis Kang vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on October 28, 2007