Baret Yoshida (born April 26, 1975) is an American[1] mixed martial artist.[2] He competed in the bantamweight and featherweight[3] divisions.
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| Born | April 26, 1975 United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other names | The Finisher | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 141 lb (64 kg; 10.1 st) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Division | Bantamweight Featherweight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Grappling Unlimited The Arena MMA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 1999 - 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By submission | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draws | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Biography
Yoshida was born in Hawaii. He started training Jiu Jitsu in 1994 at Relson Gracie’s academy. In 1999, Yoshida switched to the Inoue brother’s gym, led by Egan and Enson Inoue.[4]
In 2002, Egan Inoue awarded Yoshida his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
In 2022, Yoshida was inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class.[5]
Professional grappling career
Yoshida gained recognition with his participation in the 2001 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) where he made it to the finals, though he lost.
On August 6, 2021, Yoshida submitted Jeff Nolasco with a crucifix choke at Fight 2 Win 180.[6]
He returned then at Fight 2 Win 183 on September 10, 2021, to challenge for the gi featherweight title. He submitted Bernardo Pitel with an anaconda choke and won the belt.[7]
Yoshida was then set to defend that title at Fight 2 Win's sister-promotion, Subversiv 6 on October 16, 2021. He defeated Takahito Yoshioka by decision and retained his title.[8]
On January 7, 2023, Yoshida submitted Garry Nakamura in the main event of Fight 2 Win 216.[9]
Yoshida competed against Kim Terra in the main event of Fight 2 Win 244, winning the match by decision.[10]
On March 30, 2024, Yoshida became the first member of the ADCC Hall of Fame to compete at ADCC Trials, when he went 1-1 in the 66kg division of the North American East Coast Trials.[11]
Mixed martial arts record
| 13 matches | 6 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 4 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Win | 6-6-1 | Jamie Shaffer | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | NFC: Native Fighting Championship 5 | May 29, 2010 | 1 | 1:52 | Campo, California, United States | |
| Loss | 5-6-1 | Hatsu Hioki | TKO (Punches) | Shooto: Back To Our Roots 8 | March 28, 2008 | 1 | 4:51 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 5-5-1 | Yoshiro Maeda | KO (Punches) | Pancrase: Hybrid 10 | November 30, 2003 | 1 | 1:29 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 5-4-1 | Jeff Curran | KO (Punch) | UCC Hawaii: Eruption in Hawaii | September 17, 2002 | 2 | 2:08 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 5-3-1 | Jason Bress | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | SB 25: SuperBrawl 25 | July 13, 2002 | 1 | 3:16 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Draw | 4-3-1 | Hiroyuki Abe | Draw | Shooto: Treasure Hunt 5 | March 15, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 4-3 | Caleb Mitchell | Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) | Shogun 1: Shogun 1 | December 15, 2001 | 1 | 1:53 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 3-3 | Katsuya Toida | Decision (Majority) | Shooto: To The Top 6 | July 6, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 3-2 | Tetsuo Katsuta | Decision (Unanimous) | Shooto: To The Top 1 | January 19, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 3-1 | Mamoru Okochi | Decision (Majority) | Shooto: R.E.A.D. 10 | September 15, 2000 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 2-1 | Masahiro Oishi | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Shooto: R.E.A.D. 5 | May 22, 2000 | 2 | 1:48 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 1-1 | Mamoru Yamaguchi | TKO (Punches) | SB 15: SuperBrawl 15 | December 7, 1999 | 3 | 1:18 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 1-0 | Ryan Cabrera | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | SB 14: SuperBrawl 14 | November 5, 1999 | 1 | 1:50 | Guam |
See also
References
External links
- The Arena - Coaches Profile
- Baret Yoshida on bjjheroes.com
- Best kept secret: The Arena lands major coup, hires Baret Yoshida on sportofboxing.com
- Baret Yoshida on Facebook