Yasuhiro Urushitani is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the flyweight division.
10 Facts About Yasuhiro Urushitani
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Yasuhiro Urushitani was among the first flyweight fighters to fight in the UFC, Urushitani is currently signed to One Fighting Championship.
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Yasuhiro Urushitani made his professional MMA debut for the Shooto promotion in January 2001 in his native Japan.
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Yasuhiro Urushitani competed for the Shooto Bantamweight championship in 2003 and 2007, but lost both championship fights due to a decision and a draw, respectively.
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Yasuhiro Urushitani eventually fought for the belt a third time, facing Ryuichi Miki in May 2010.
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Yasuhiro Urushitani signed with the UFC to compete in a tournament to crown the newly minted UFC Flyweight Championship.
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Yasuhiro Urushitani faced Joseph Benavidez on March 3,2012, at UFC on FX 2 in the semi-finals of the tournament.
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Yasuhiro Urushitani lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
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Yasuhiro Urushitani was expected to face John Lineker on September 1,2012, at UFC 151.
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Yasuhiro Urushitani debuted on their May 31,2013, card ONE FC 9: Rise to Power against Rey Docyogen.