Yasuhiro Urushitani

Urushitani made his professional MMA debut for the Shooto promotion in January 2001 in his native Japan. Over the next decade, he amassed a record of 19 wins, 4 losses and 6 draws.

Urushitani competed for the Shooto Bantamweight (125 lbs; Flyweight in the United States) championship in 2003 and 2007, but lost both championship fights due to a decision and a draw, respectively. He eventually fought for the belt a third time, facing Ryuichi Miki in May 2010. He won the title via decision.

Urushitani signed with the UFC to compete in a tournament to crown the newly minted UFC Flyweight Championship.

Urushitani faced Joseph Benavidez on March 3, 2012, at UFC on FX 2 in the semi-finals of the tournament.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26499/ufc-adds-flyweights-johnson-vs-mccall-benavidez-vs-urushitani-at-ufc-on-fx-2.mma|title=UFC adds flyweights: Johnson vs. McCall, Benavidez vs. Urushitani at UFC on FX 2|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=December 11, 2011|access-date=December 12, 2011|archive-date=January 7, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107201557/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26499/ufc-adds-flyweights-johnson-vs-mccall-benavidez-vs-urushitani-at-ufc-on-fx-2.mma|url-status=dead}} He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Urushitani was expected to face John Lineker on September 1, 2012, at UFC 151.{{cite web |url=http://www.tatame.com/2012/07/16/John-Lineker-meets-Yasuhiro-Urushitani-at-UFC-151 |title=John Lineker meets Yasuhiro Urushitani at UFC 151 |publisher=tatame.com |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=July 17, 2012 }}{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, Urushitani/Lineker was rescheduled and took place on November 10, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 6.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30369/mizugaki-hougland-urushitani-lineker-move-from-ufc-151-to-ufc-on-fuel-tv-6-in-macau.mma|title=Urushitani-Lineker move from UFC 151 to UFC on FUEL TV 6 in Macau|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 24, 2012|access-date=August 25, 2012|archive-date=August 27, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120827024650/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30369/mizugaki-hougland-urushitani-lineker-move-from-ufc-151-to-ufc-on-fuel-tv-6-in-macau.mma|url-status=dead}} Urushitani lost the bout via unanimous decision. Urishitani was then released from the promotion.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/1/18/3890324/ufc-releases-nine-fighters-griggs-hougland-levesseur-mma-news|title=UFC releases nine fighters from their roster, including Chad Griggs, Jeff Hougland, and Marcus LeVesseur|author=Mookie Alexander|work=Bloody Elbow |date=January 18, 2013|publisher=bloodyelbow.com}}

After Urushitani got released from the UFC he was signed by ONE FC. He debuted on their May 31, 2013, card ONE FC 9: Rise to Power against Rey Docyogen. He won the fight via split decision.

After two consecutive wins, Urushitani faced Brazilian Adriano Moraes at One FC 14: War of Nations. After winning the first round, Urushitani was taken down and submitted in the second round by rear naked choke.

• Shooto
• Shooto Bantamweight Championship (One time; Vacated)

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| {{nowrap|21–8–6}}

| Takumi Tamaru

| Submission (armbar)

| Shooto: Pacific Rim Double Championship

| {{dts|2016|November|12}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:48

| Tokyo, Japan

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 21–7–6

| Adriano Moraes

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| ONE FC: War of Nations

| {{dts|2014|March|14}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 3:48

| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 21–6–6

| Jae Nam Yoo

| Decision (unanimous)

| Deep: Tribe Tokyo Fight

| {{dts|2013|October|20}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 20–6–6

| Rey Docyogen

| Decision (split)

| ONE FC: Rise to Power

| {{dts|2013|May|31}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Pasay, Philippines

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|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 19–6–6

| John Lineker

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. Le

| {{dts|2012|November|10}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Macau, SAR, China

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|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 19–5–6

| Joseph Benavidez

| TKO (punches)

| UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann

| {{dts|2012|March|3}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 0:11

| Sydney, Australia

| {{small|UFC Flyweight tournament semifinal; First Flyweight fight in UFC history.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 19–4–6

| Yuki Shoujou

| TKO (head kick and punches)

| Shooto: Shootor's Legacy 3

| {{dts|2011|July|18}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 0:24

| Tokyo, Japan

| {{small|Defended the Shooto Bantamweight (123 lb) Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 18–4–6

| Takuya Mori

| TKO (punches)

| Shooto: The Way of Shooto 6: Like a Tiger, Like a Dragon

| {{dts|2010|November|19}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:49

| Tokyo, Japan

| {{small|Non-title bout.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 17–4–6

| Ryuichi Miki

| Decision (unanimous)

| Shooto: The Way of Shooto 3: Like a Tiger, Like a Dragon

| {{dts|2010|May|30}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

| {{small|Won the Shooto Bantamweight (123 lb) Championship.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 16–4–6

| Ryuichi Miki

| Decision (unanimous)

| Shooto: Revolutionary Exchanges 2

| {{dts|2009|September|22}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 15–4–6

| Kiyotaka Shimizu

| TKO (doctor stoppage)

| Cage Force: EX Eastern Bound

| {{dts|2008|November|8}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{no2}} Loss

| align=center| 14–4–6

| Yuki Shoujou

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| Shooto: Shooto Tradition 3

| {{dts|2008|September|28}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 3:39

| Tokyo, Japan

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|-

| {{draw}}Draw

| align=center| 14–3–6

| Ryuichi Miki

| Draw

| Shooto: Shooto Tradition 1

| {{dts|2008|May|3}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{draw}}Draw

| align=center| 14–3–5

| Jesse Taitano

| Draw

| GCM: Cage Force 5

| {{dts|2007|Dec|1}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}} Win

| align=center| 14–3–4

| Mamoru Yamaguchi

| Decision (unanimous)

| Shooto: Back To Our Roots 5

| {{dts|2007|September|22}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{draw}}Draw

| align=center| 13–3–4

| Shinichi Kojima

| Draw

| Shooto: Back To Our Roots 2

| {{dts|2007|March|16}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

| {{small|For the Shooto Bantamweight (123 lb) Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}} Win

| align=center| 13–3–3

| Junji Ikoma

| Decision (unanimous)

| Shooto: 11/10 in Korakuen Hall

| {{dts|2006|November|10}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 12–3–3

| Daiji Takahashi

| Decision (unanimous)

| Shooto 2006: 9/8 in Korakuen Hall

| {{dts|2006|September|8}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Yokohama, Japan

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|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 11–3–3

| Daniel Lima

| Decision (unanimous)

| MARS World Grand Prix

| {{dts|2006|May|13}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Seoul, South Korea

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|-

| {{draw}}Draw

| align=center| 10–3–3

| Shinichi Kojima

| Draw

| Shooto: 9/23 in Korakuen Hall

| {{dts|2005|September|23}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 10–3–2

| Lorenzo Coca

| KO (punch)

| GCM: D.O.G 1

| {{dts|2005|March|12}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:27

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 9–3–2

| John Dodson

| Decision (unanimous)

| GCM: Demolition 041114

| {{dts|2004|november|14}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{no2}} Loss

| align=center| 8–3–2

| Setsu Iguchi

| Decision (unanimous)

| GCM: Demolition 040919

| {{dts|2004|September|19}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–2–2

| Junji Ikoma

| Decision (unanimous)

| Shooto: 7/16 in Korakuen Hall

| {{dts|2004|July|16}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{no2}} Loss

| align=center| 7–2–2

| Mamoru Yamaguchi

| Decision (unanimous)

| Shooto: Year End Show 2003

| {{dts|2003|December|14}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

| {{small|For the Shooto Bantamweight (123 lb) Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–1–2

| Robson Moura

| Decision (split)

| Shooto: 5/4 in Korakuen Hall

| {{dts|2003|May|4}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–1–2

| Masatoshi Abe

| Decision (unanimous)

| Shooto: Treasure Hunt 11

| {{dts|2002|November|15}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–1–2

| Tomohiro Hashi

| Decision (unanimous)

| Shooto: Gig East 10

| {{dts|2002|August|27}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–1–2

| Yasuhiro Akagi

| Technical submission (kimura/triangle)

| Shooto: Treasure Hunt 6

| {{dts|2002|May|5}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:57

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–1–2

| Masaru Gokita

| Decision (unanimous)

| Shooto: Treasure Hunt 4

| {{dts|2002|March|13}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{draw}}Draw

| align=center| 2–1–2

| Naoki Deguchi

| Draw

| GCM: The Contenders X-Rage 1

| {{dts|2001|September|14}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–1–1

| Katsuhisa Akasaki

| Decision (majority)

| Shooto: To The Top 10

| {{dts|2001|September|27}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{draw}}Draw

| align=center| 1–1–1

| Atsunori Hiruma

| Decision (unanimous)

| GCM: Club Contenders 1

| {{dts|2001|August|15}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 3:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–1

| Homare Kuboyama

| Decision (unanimous)

| Shooto: To The Top 3

| {{dts|2001|March|21}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 0–1

| Daiji Takahashi

| Decision (unanimous)

| Shooto: To The Top 1

| {{dts|2001|Jan|19}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Tokyo, Japan

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