Riki Fukuda, is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division.
21 Facts About Riki Fukuda
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Riki Fukuda then joined Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling and made his professional wrestling debut in March 2003.
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Riki Fukuda then lost a close decision to Joey Villasenor on the September 15,2007 EliteXC: Uprising card.
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At DEEP 42, Riki Fukuda defeated Yuichi Nakanishi via unanimous decision to become the DEEP Middleweight Champion.
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Riki Fukuda successfully defended the title against Hiromitsu Kanehara at DEEP 46.
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At DEEP 49, Riki Fukuda successfully defended the title against Ryuta Sakurai winning the fight via TKO due to knees.
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Riki Fukuda was given the victory by TKO, when Sakurai was not able to continue from the head injury.
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In October 2010, it was revealed Riki Fukuda had signed with the UFC.
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Riki Fukuda made his promotional debut against TUF 11 alumni, Nick Ring on February 27,2011, at UFC 127.
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Riki Fukuda lost his UFC debut by a controversial unanimous decision.
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All three judges gave Ring the first two rounds with Riki Fukuda winning the final round, despite controlling all three rounds with takedowns.
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Riki Fukuda was expected to face Rafael Natal on August 6,2011, at UFC 133.
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However, Riki Fukuda was forced out of the bout due to a knee injury sustained in a car accident and replaced by Costas Philippou.
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Riki Fukuda faced Steve Cantwell on February 26,2012, at UFC 144.
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Riki Fukuda lost to Costas Philippou on July 7,2012, at UFC 148 via unanimous decision.
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Riki Fukuda next defeated Tom DeBlass via unanimous decision on November 10,2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 6.
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Riki Fukuda faced Brad Tavares on March 3,2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 8 and lost via unanimous decision.
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Riki Fukuda was released from the organization after testing positive for banned substances during his post fight drug screening.
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Riki Fukuda faced Hee Seung Kim in his debut bout at Road FC: Korea 1 on January 18,2014.
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Riki Fukuda then faced Dong Sik-Yoon at Road FC 16 on July 26,2014.
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Riki Fukuda controlled the first round the fight was declared a no-contest in the second round, due to accidental groin shots.