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19 Facts About Ryuki Ueyama

1.

Ryuki Ueyama has fought for organizations such as Fighting Network RINGS, DEEP, Pancrase, Hero's and Pride FC.

2.

Ryuki Ueyama competed on several undercards until its closure in 1996.

3.

Ryuki Ueyama lost to Namekawa again by decision on 21 February 1999.

4.

Ryuki Ueyama picked up his first win less than a month later at Rings Australia.

5.

Ryuki Ueyama beat Dennis Kefalinos by knee bar in round 1.

6.

Ryuki Ueyama was disqualified for eye gouging in his next fight against Lee Hasdell on 23 April 1999 in Japan.

7.

Ryuki Ueyama eventually lost on 20 March 2001 against Sokun Koh at Rings - Battle Genesis Vol.

8.

Ryuki Ueyama drew with Kosei Kubota for a second time on 18 August 2001 at DEEP - 2nd Impact.

9.

Ryuki Ueyama lost a decision against Kiuma Kunioku at Pancrase - 2001 Anniversary Show a month later.

10.

On 9 June 2002, Ryuki Ueyama entered the DEEP Middleweight tournament.

11.

Ryuki Ueyama defeated Seiki Ryo and Takaharu Murahama before beating Eiji Ishikawa in the final to win the tournament.

12.

Ryuki Ueyama lost a decision in March 2003 to Hayato Sakurai.

13.

On 15 September 2003 Ryuki Ueyama defended his title against Masanori Suda; the fight ended in a draw.

14.

Ryuki Ueyama made his Pride FC debut on 15 February 2004 against Sean Sherk, Ryuki Ueyama lost by decision.

15.

On 18 December 2004, Ryuki Ueyama returned to DEEP and lost to Ryuta Sakurai by TKO.

16.

Ryuki Ueyama made his Hero's debut in 2006 on Hero's 5 with a decision loss to Rani Yahya.

17.

Ryuki Ueyama was submitted by Vitor Ribeiro on 12 March 2007 at Hero's 8.

18.

Ryuki Ueyama returned to the DEEP organisation in 2009 with a decision victory over Kosei Kubota.

19.

Ryuki Ueyama drew his last fight to date against Hidetaka Monma on 17 April 2010.