Baret Yoshida

Baret Yoshida
Born (1975-04-26) April 26, 1975 (age 49)
United States
Other namesThe Finisher
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight141 lb (64 kg; 10.1 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Featherweight
TeamGrappling Unlimited
The Arena MMA
Rank  4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active1999 - 2010
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins6
By submission5
By decision1
Losses6
By knockout4
By decision2
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  United States
Submission Wrestling
ADCC World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2007 New Jersey, USA -66 kg
Silver medal – second place 2003 São Paulo, Brazil -66 kg
Silver medal – second place 2001 Abu Dhabi, UAE -66 kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2010 California, USA -67.5 kg (Black)
Gold medal – first place 2009 California, USA -67.5 kg (Black)
Gold medal – first place 2008 California, USA -70 kg (Black)

Baret Yoshida (born April 26, 1975) is an American[1] mixed martial artist.[2] He competed in the bantamweight and featherweight[3] divisions.

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 66 kg division of the North American East Coast Trials.[11]

Yoshida then competed against Rick Marshall in the main event of Fight 2 Win 255 on July 12, 2024, winning the match by decision.[12]

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
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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

  1. ^ "Baret Yoshida". Sherdog. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015.
  2. ^ "Baret Yoshida". mixedmartialarts.com. Archived from the original on July 13, 2015.
  3. ^ "Baret Yoshida". fightmatrix.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  4. ^ "Baret Yoshida - BJJ Heroes". BJJ Heroes. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
  5. ^ "Baret Yoshida Latest Inductee in ADCC Hall of Fame". 15 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Fight 2 Win 180 Full Results and Review". 8 August 2021.
  7. ^ "Fight 2 Win 183 Full Results and Review". 12 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Subversiv 6 Full Results and Review". 17 October 2021.
  9. ^ "Fight 2 Win 216 Full Results and Review". 9 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Fight 2 Win 244 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  11. ^ de Souza, Diogo (31 March 2024). "Baret Yoshida Becomes First ADCC Hall Of Famer To Compete At ADCC Trials". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Fight 2 Win 255 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. 13 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.