Yoshiyuki Yoshida, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 18 wins, 9 losses, and 0 draws. He established himself in the welterweight division, weighing in at 170 lbs. Standing tall at 5' 11', Yoshida boasted a reach of 70'. Fighting predominantly from a southpaw stance, he demonstrated his skills effectively in the octagon. In terms of performance statistics during his UFC career, Yoshida averaged 0.85 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 36%. He absorbed an average of 3.67 strikes per minute, maintaining a strike defense rate of 36%. His takedown attempts were frequent, averaging 1.41 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 28%. Yoshida also showcased his submission skills, attempting an average of 2.8 submissions per 15 minutes. Throughout his career, Yoshida achieved some notable victories, most notably over War Machine, who held an ELO rating of 1021. However, his recent fight history reveals a mixed record. In May 2008, he secured a submission victory against War Machine via Anaconda Choke. Unfortunately, he suffered losses to Josh Koscheck and Anthony Johnson, both via knockout/technical knockout, and Mike Guymon via unanimous decision in his most recent fights. His last fight took place on May 8, 2010.