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Yoshihiro Takayama (高山 善廣, Takayama Yoshihiro, born September 19, 1966) is a Japanese former professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Debuting for UWF International (UWFI) in the 1990s, Takayama joined All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) in 1997 after UWF-i folded.
May 2, 2023 · Takayama was a big star in both AJPW and Pro Wrestling Noah in the 1990s and 2000s, becoming a household name all across Japan. The six-foot seven, heavyweight grappler was known in both disciplines for the sheer amount of punishment he could take and keep going.
On this day in 2002, Don Frye & Yoshihiro Takayama put on one of the most memorable performances in fight history at PRIDE 21. Just over six minutes into round one, Frye claimed the victory via...
Sep 12, 2017 · Even though 15 years have passed since Don Frye and Yoshihiro Takayama threw down at Pride 21, their fight still remains one of the most insane brawls in combat sports history.
Aug 6, 2017 · After a botched sunset flip led to a freak injury three months ago, legendary Japanese wrestler Yoshihiro Takayama is stable, able to speak, but tragically paralyzed from the neck down, Dave ...
May 2, 2023 · In early April, Yoshihiro Takayama was hospitalized with aspiration pneumonia. Takayama’s wife has been keeping the public updated on him via a blog on the Abema site. She updated the blog and noted that Takayama was discharged from the hospital on May 1st.
Jun 28, 1992 · Yoshihiro Takayama (高山 善廣) was born in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan on September 19, 1966, and he is currently 57 years old. Despite losing to MMA star Don Frye in 2002, Takayama’s reputation from that fight would increase massively as someone who had extraordinary durability.
