Akihiro Murayama
| Akihiro Murayama | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 29, 1980 Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division |
Welterweight (170 lb) Middleweight (185 lb) Light Heavyweight (205 lb) |
| Fighting out of | Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan |
| Team | GUTSMAN |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 32 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Draws | 9 |
| Other information | |
| University | Tokyo University of Science[1] |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Akihiro Murayama (村山 暁洋 Murayama Akihiro, born March 29, 1980) is a Japanese mixed martial artist who has competed mainly for Pancrase, Shooto and Greatest Common Multiple.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Murayama started his professional career in 2003. In his first years, he fought mainly for Greatest Common Multiple, also known as GCM, but in 2005 he transitioned to Shooto and remained there until 2008.
With a professional record of nine victories, two defeats and four draws, Murayama returned to the GCM, this time to fight in Cage Force.
Cage Force
Murayama wasn't successful in Cage Force. Under the promotion's banner, he amassed two losses and one draw. Counting his loss against Yoichiro Sato at Shooto: Shooting Disco 9, he stood with a total record of nine victories, five defeats and five draws.[2]
In the second half of 2010, Murayama returned to Shooto.
Shooto Pacific Rim title
Murayama had a rematch against Yoichiro Sato on February 26, 2011 at Shooto: Shooting Disco 14 for the Shooto Pacific Rim middleweight (168 lb) title. Sato retained the title, as the judges ruled the match a draw (29–28 Murayama, 29–28 Sato, 29–29).[3]
Murayama faced Sato a third time — and once again for the title — on June 11, 2011 at Shooto: Shooting Disco 15. This time Murayama won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) and became the new Shooto Pacific Rim 168–pound champion.[4]
Murayama faced Sengoku welterweight champion and former Shooto Pacific Rim middleweight champion Keita Nakamura on September 23, 2011 at Shooto: Shootor's Legacy 4 in a non–title bout. He defeated Nakamura via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the very first round.[5]
Pancrase
Murayama faced welterweight King of Pancrase Takenori Sato on March 17, 2013 at Pancrase 246. The match was ruled a draw.[6]
Murayama faced longtime mixed martial arts veteran Yuki Kondo on June 30, 2013 at Pancrase 248. Murayama defeated Kondo via unanimous decision.[7]
Murayama faced Gota Yamashita on August 10, 2014 at Pancrase 260 for the vacant welterweight King of Pancrase title. Yamashita lost via unanimous decision after three rounds.[8]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Shooto
- Shooto Pacific Rim 168 lb title (one time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 32 matches | 17 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 1 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 5 |
| Draws | 9 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 17–6–9 | Daniel Roberts | Decision (split) | Pancrase 266 | April 26, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 16–6–9 | Shingo Suzuki | TKO (punches) | Pancrase 263 | December 6, 2014 | 3 | 0:27 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 15–6–9 | Gota Yamashita | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase 260 | August 10, 2014 | 3 | 3:00 | Tokyo, Japan | For vacant welterweight King of Pancrase title. |
| Win | 15–5–9 | Thiago Gonçalves | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase 257 | March 30, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan | |
| Draw | 14–5–9 | Yuya Shirai | Draw (majority) | DEEP: Tribe Tokyo Fight | October 20, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 14–5–8 | Yuki Kondo | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase 248 | June 30, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Draw | 13–5–8 | Takenori Sato | Draw (unanimous) | Pancrase 246 | March 17, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 13–5–7 | Yuta Nakamura | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase 245 | February 3, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Draw | 12–5–7 | Sojiro Orui | Draw (majority) | Pancrase: Progress Tour 9 | August 5, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 12–5–6 | Keita Nakamura | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto: Shootor's Legacy 4 | September 23, 2011 | 1 | 2:30 | Tokyo, Japan | Non–title bout. |
| Win | 11–5–6 | Yoichiro Sato | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: Shooting Disco 15: Try Hard, Japan! | June 11, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Won Shooto Pacific Rim 168 lb title. |
| Draw | 10–5–6 | Yoichiro Sato | Draw | Shooto: Shooting Disco 14: 365-Step March | February 26, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | For Shooto Pacific Rim 168 lb title. |
| Win | 10–5–5 | Jung Min Kang | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto: Gig Tokyo 5 | August 7, 2010 | 1 | 2:30 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 9–5–5 | Kenta Takagi | KO (elbow) | GCM: Cage Force 16 | April 11, 2010 | 1 | 0:48 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 9–4–5 | Yoichiro Sato | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: Shooting Disco 9: Superman | June 6, 2009 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Draw | 9–3–5 | Ikkei Nagamura | Draw | GCM: Cage Force 10 | April 25, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 9–3–4 | Rikuhei Fujii | Decision (unanimous) | GCM: Cage Force 7 | June 22, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 9–2–4 | Hiroki Sato | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: Shooting Disco 4: Born in the Fighting | February 23, 2008 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 8–2–4 | Makoto Maeda | TKO (punches) | Shooto: Shooting Disco 3: Everybody Fight Now | October 20, 2007 | 1 | 3:57 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 7–2–4 | Akihiko Adachi | Submission (armbar) | Shooto: Shooting Disco 2: The Heat Rises Tonight | August 5, 2007 | 2 | 2:29 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 6–2–4 | Seiji Furukawa | Submission (keylock) | Shooto 2006: It's Strong Being a Man | March 4, 2007 | 1 | 0:39 | Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan | |
| Draw | 5–2–4 | Akihiko Adachi | Draw | Shooto 2006: 10/1 in Kitazawa Town Hall | October 1, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan | |
| Draw | 5–2–3 | Osami Shibuya | Draw | GCM: D.O.G. 6 | June 11, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 5–2–2 | Masashi Yozen | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: Soulful Fight | October 25, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 4–2–2 | Yoshinori Ashikawa | TKO (punches) | Shooto: Shooter's Summer | July 14, 2005 | 1 | 0:25 | Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 3–2–2 | Nobuyuki Shimakawa | TKO (punches) | Shooto: 6/3 in Kitazawa Town Hall | June 3, 2005 | 1 | 2:16 | Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 2–2–2 | Petras Markevicius | Decision | Shooto Lithuania: Bushido | November 20, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Vilnius, Lithuania | |
| Draw | 2–1–2 | Wataru Takahashi | Draw | GCM: Demolition 2nd Anniversary Show | September 19, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 2–1–1 | Dai Moriyama | TKO (corner stoppage) | GCM: Demolition 16 | July 11, 2004 | 2 | 1:56 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 1–1–1 | Ryuhei Sato | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto 2004: 4/16 in Kitazawa Town Hall | April 16, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan | |
| Draw | 1–0–1 | Shinpei Sotoyama | Draw | GCM: Demolition 12 | December 27, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 1–0 | Kenji Nagai | Submission (armbar) | GCM: Demolition 11 | October 25, 2003 | 1 | 4:42 | Tokyo, Japan |
References
- ↑ "Akihiro Murayama's profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ Tony Loiseleur (June 6, 2009). "Tsuchiya ices Ishiwatari at 'Superman'". Sherdog.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ Tony Loiseleur (February 26, 2011). "Sato retains P–Rim title in contentious draw at Shooting Disco 14". Sherdog.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ Tony Loiseleur (June 13, 2011). "Weekend rundown: Murayama lifts Pac–Rim title at Shooting Disco 15". Sherdog.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ Daniel Herbertson (September 23, 2011). "K–Taro upset, Koyama retains title, Kyoji Horiguchi continues ascent at Shootor's Legacy 4". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ Brittany Ann Decker (March 20, 2013). "Pancrase 246 results". TheFightNation.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ Lee Li (June 30, 2013). "Pancrase 248 live results and updates". MMA-in-Asia.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ Lee Li (August 10, 2014). "Pancrase 260 live results for welterweight King match: Akihiro Murayama vs. Gota Yamashita". MMA-in-Asia.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.