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Baret Yoshida

Baret Yoshida

American mixed martial arts fighter

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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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

Professional record breakdown
13 matches 6 wins 6 losses
By knockout 0 4
By submission 5 0
By decision 1 2
Draws 1
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See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Baret Yoshida". Sherdog. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015.
  2. [2]
    "Baret Yoshida". mixedmartialarts.com. Archived from the original on July 13, 2015.
  3. [3]
    "Baret Yoshida". fightmatrix.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  4. [4]
    "Baret Yoshida - BJJ Heroes". BJJ Heroes. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
  5. [5]
    "Baret Yoshida Latest Inductee in ADCC Hall of Fame". 15 February 2022.
  6. [6]
    "Fight 2 Win 180 Full Results and Review". 8 August 2021.
  7. [7]
    "Fight 2 Win 183 Full Results and Review". 12 September 2021.
  8. [8]
    "Subversiv 6 Full Results and Review". 17 October 2021.
  9. [9]
    "Fight 2 Win 216 Full Results and Review". 9 January 2023.
  10. [10]
    "Fight 2 Win 244 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  11. [11]
    de Souza, Diogo. "Baret Yoshida Becomes First ADCC Hall Of Famer To Compete At ADCC Trials". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
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