Choi Sung-hoon Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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Choi Sung-hoon Biography

Choi Sung-hoon is one of the most popular and richest Mixed Martial Artist who was born on July 29, 1975 in Ikuno Ward, Japan. Japanese-Korean judoka , who won gold medals at the 2001 Asian Judo Championships and 2002 Asian Games. Later, he became a accomplished MMA fighter for UFC.

He beat He defeated Alan Belcher via split decision on UFC 100 in July 2009. via split decision at UFC 100 in July 2009.

Akiyama defeated three opponents from France, Mongolia and Turkey to reach the semi-finals of the 81 kg Light Middleweight division. However, all three opponents claimed that Akiyama had a slippery judogi. Wearing a reserve gi, Akiyama lost two games in a row (semifinal and 3rd-place match) and missed the medal.

Representing South Korea, Choo won the Gold Medal at the 2001 Asian Judo Championships.

He got married to models He married fashion model Shiho Yano, with whom he had a daughter named Sarang in 2011. and they had an infant girl who was named Sarang in the year 2011.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Representing Japan, Akiyama won the Gold Medal at the 2002 Asian Games defeating Ahn Dong-Jin of South Korea in the finals.

Choi Sung-hoon Net Worth

Choi Sung-hoon is one of the richest Mixed Martial Artist from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Choi Sung-hoon's net worth $4 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began judo lessons at the age of three.

Their relationship was revealed on the reality television show Superman is back.

Yoshihiro Akiyama (秋山 成勲 ) (born July 29, 1975), also known as Sung-hoon Choo (추성훈 ) , is a Japanese mixed martial artist and judoka. Akiyama won the gold medal at the 2001 Asian Championships for South Korea, and for Japan at the 2002 Asian Games. A fourth-generation Japanese of Korean descent, he acquired Japanese nationality in 2001. He is the former K-1 HERO’s Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament Champion.

Akiyama’s mixed martial arts debut was in the K-1 Premium 2004 Dynamite event on December 31, 2004, where he defeated boxer Francois Botha by armbar submission in the first round. His first defeat was to Jerome LeBanner, who knocked him out with knees in his second fight at the HERO’S 1 event on March 26, 2005, although LeBanner is a heavyweight that came into the fight at 262 pounds (119 kg), while Akiyama came into the fight at 189.5 pounds (86 kg). He has notable wins against Tokimitsu Ishizawa, Taiei Kin, Kestutis Smirnovas and Melvin Manhoef. Akiyama defeated Melvin Manhoef at the Hero’s light-heavyweight Grand Prix 2006 final round, and gained the champion belt.

In K-1 Premium 2006 Dynamite, Akiyama fought the legendary Kazushi Sakuraba in the main event. During the match, Sakuraba called to the referee saying “[Akiyama is] Slippery!” Akiyama went on to win the match with a referee stoppage. This created a controversy amongst MMA fans in Japan, assuming Akiyama was using some sort of body oil or lubricant, banned in K-1 rules.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Choi Sung-hoon height 5 ft 10 in Choi weight 84 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Akiyama was also accused of wearing slippery gear by former world and Olympic champion Kenzo Nakamura when they fought at the world championship trials in 2002.

Akiyama was cleared from his FEG-induced suspension and FEG announced that Akiyama would return to K-1 Hero’s in Seoul, on October 28, 2007. His opponent was Denis Kang, who was the finalist of PRIDE Bushido Grand Prix 2006 and making his debut in Hero’s. Though he was an underdog, Akiyama beat Kang by KO in the first round.

Who is Choi Sung-hoon Dating?

According to our records, Choi Sung-hoon married to Shiho Yano . As of December 1, 2023, Choi Sung-hoon’s is not dating anyone.

On December 31, 2007, Akiyama faced Kazuo Misaki at Yarennoka!. The rules of the match stated that kicks to the head of a downed opponent would not be allowed. Late in the first round Misaki knocked down Akiyama with left hook, and as Akiyama struggled to his feet, Misaki delivered a lunging kick to the face which knocked Akiyama out. The match was ruled a knockout victory for Misaki, but Akiyama contended that one or both of his hands were on the mat at the time of the kick, which would make the kick a foul under the Yarennoka! rules. After reviewing video of the knockout, the Yarennoka! executive committee agreed; the official result was changed to a no contest.

Facts & Trivia

Choi Ranked on the list of most popular Mixed Martial Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Choi Sung-hoon celebrates birthday on July 29 of every year.

On May 30, 2009 Akiyama opened a new gym in Tokyo, Japan. The ‘Akiyama Dojo’ has Judo and MMA halls, 30 tatami mats and three octagonal cages.

Is Choo Sung Hoon Japanese or Korean?

Yoshihiro Akiyama a.k.a. Choo Sung-Hoon in both Korean and Japan, is a fourth-generation Korean-Japanese MMA (Mixed Martial Artist), television celebrity and actor in both South Korea and his home country of Japan.

Is Choo Sung Hoon and Shiho still together?

Choo Sung Hoon is married to Japanese top model Yano Shiho.

Is Akiyama Korean?

A fourth-generation Japanese of Korean descent, he acquired Japanese nationality in 2001. He is the former K-1 HERO’s Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament Champion.

Is Sung Hoon Korean?

Sung Hoon (born Bang In-gyu on February 14, 1983) is a South Korean actor and a model.

How old is Choo Sarang now?

Choo Sarang was born on October 24, 2011, which means she’s now eight years old in Western reckoning.

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