In 2006, he became the K-1 Heroes Light-Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament champion.In 2009, he opened his own gym called the "Akiyama Dojo" in Tokyo, which teaches both judo and MMA.In his personal life, Akiyama married Japanese fashion model Shiho Yano (stylized "SHIHO") in March of 2009, after a two-year courtship that began with being introduced by a mutual friend. Shiho Yano revealed why the family decided to settle in the United States. Yoshihiro Akiyama, aka Sunghoon Choo, is a graduate of Kindai University ("Kindai Daigaku", f/k/a "Kinki Daigaku" prior to April, 2016) in Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan, where he majored in Judo. Chris Leben was chosen as a replacement. Choo Sung Hoon has one sister, Choo Junghwa, who was born on January 28, 1973. His paternal great-grandfather, Choo Jeong-Won, was originally from Jeju County, on Jeju Island, now known as Jeju City.During the Japanese Occupation of Korea (1910-45), his paternal great-grandfather, Choo Jeong-Won, and his family emigrated to Japan, and became permanent residents in the city of Osaka while maintaining their Korean citizenship and names. Akiyama was expected to face MMA legend and former PRIDE Middleweight Champion Wanderlei Silva on February 21, 2010 at UFC 110,[13] but Silva instead faced British striker Michael Bisping on the card, winning via unanimous decision. In 2009, he debuted in UFC. 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.[4]. The couple have a daughter, Choo Sarang, who was born on October 24, 2011. September 19th, 2017. In March 2009, Akiyama married famous Japanese fashion model Shiho Yano(also known as SHIHO in Japan) whom he had been dating since January 2007. [32] Akiyama won the fight via knockout in the first round, his first stoppage via strikes in nearly 13 years. [23] During the bout, Akiyama was able to utilize multiple judo techniques which was praised as the main highlights of the fight; despite losing the decision. In the same year, his daughter, Choo Sarang makes her runway debut as a child model for 'Bonpoint' Paris collection fashion show. 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. His parents and sister still retain Korean citizenship. [40], Korean Japanese judoka and mixed martial arts fighter, 2003 World Judo Championships controversy. The 'Laws of the Jungle' PD then showed Choo Sung Hoon and Kim Chung Ha a surprise video message from Yano Shiho and Choo Sarang! His great grandfather, Choo Jeong Won, immigrated to Japan and later adopted a Japanese name. Choo Sung Hoon is a South Korean mixed martial artist based in Osaka, Japan. Akiyama was expected to face Silva on July 3, 2010 at UFC 116. Choo Sung Hoon looked fearsome on the outside, but he was caring and a fool for his daughter on the inside. [12], Akiyama joined Xtreme Couture for the month of October 2009 to work on his striking skills. [29], After three years from his previous bout, Akiyama announced his contract with ONE Championship. Channel-Korea is your Korean news, entertainment, music & fashion website. [33], As a former gold medalist in the sport, Akiyama stands out in MMA for his style of judo. As a middleweight Judoka, Sunghoon Choo climbed the ranks of the Judoka system in Japan to become a Third-Dan Black Belt in Judo, later acquiring a Black Belt in Gaidojutsu too. Born to Korean-Japanese "zainichi" parents in Osaka, Japan in 1975, he was raised in the traditional martial arts from the age of 3 as his father was a judo instructor and his mother was a champion swimmer. The couple have a daughter, Choo Sarang, who was born on October 24, 2011. This is where I will start over.” — Shiho Yano. They could see coconut trees or the beach in every direction. He is a fourth-generation Japanese of Korean descent. Publicity Listings 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. Let’s read more about Choo Sung-hoon on Channel-Korea, stay tuned! Choo Sang Hoon is a champion Judoka and well-known for his Judo technique. Choo Sung Hoon gave some insights into his daily life with his daughter Choo Sarang on the December 24 episode of “Please Take Care of My Refrigerator”!. Akiyama was defeated by Vitor Belfort at UFC 133 via KO (Punches) in the first round. [9] 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! His Japanese name is Yoshihiro Akiyama. In the episodes, he showed his friendly and humorous sides. Akiyama faced Jake Shields on February 26, 2012 at UFC 144. She announced her plan to marry a man five years younger than she is on one of the episodes. In March 2009, Yano married famous Japanese-Korean mixed martial artist Yoshihiro Akiyama ( Choo Sung Hoon and his daughter Choo Sarangsmiled for their first cover on the March issue of 'Women's JoongAng' magazine.. Sunghoon Choo, was born in Osaka in 1975, and starting from the age of three, began training in the martial arts under his father's tutelage, who himself was a Judo Champion too. 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. In the following challenge, Choo Sung Hoon again had to face Kim Jong Kook in a Korean traditional wrestling match. During the Imperial Japanese occupation of Korea, Choo Jeong-won and his family sailed to Japan and adopted Japanese names to help settle in. I decided to take the chance to challenge myself and to provide a better education for my child… I want to be in different places as I move on with my life, raise my child, work, and stimulate myself and my family.” — Shiho Yano. Introduction Choo Sung Hoon, also known as Yoshihiro Akiyama, is a South Korean martial artist and judoka based in Japan. The couple shares similar interests in fashion and always looks elegant and trendy in public or on TV shows. His opponents protested that he wore a slippery judo uniform during the fight.
Everyone was curious and waiting for the name tag battle with the strongest member of Running Man, Kim Jong Kook. [16] Wanderlei had to pull out on June 22, 2010 due to fractured ribs suffered in training. After another year away from the sport, Akiyama returned to face Alberto Mina on November 28, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 79. She was famous for her bowl haircut during the TV program. Recently, he appeared on Channel A’s variety show TV program Sales King season 2, which was recorded in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Yoshihiro Akiyama a.k.a. [34] However, he has shown skill with harai goshi, kosoto gake and ouchi gari/osoto gari combinations, as well as the more complex uchi mata. Also that year, he married famous Japanese fashion model Shiho Yano, and they have one daughter, Sa Rang.
Even though he suffered a broken orbital bone during the start of round two, Akiyama went on to beat UFC veteran Alan Belcher at UFC 100 on July 11 by split decision (30–27, 28–29, 29–28).
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