Apr 272010
For some photos from the ASTRA event on Sunday, April 25th, where Hidehiko Yoshida fought his last MMA match, click here.
In an unusual match up between sempai and kohai, the fight went to a judge decision and Kazuhiro ‘Kazu’ Nakamura won due to his dominating and controlling performance.
A very surprising outcome that day saw Ryo Chonan lose by knockout to Korean, Jung Hwan Cha in the second round. MMA-in-Japan.com hopes to interview Chonan in an exclusive very soon.
Ensen Inoue gave his fans what they wanted, arm barring Antz Nansen, a kickboxer he once cornered.
MMA-in-Japan is watching Michihiro Omigawa’s career closely!
A quick breakdown below.
Astra – Yoshida’s Farewell Results
Kazuhiro Nakamura def. Hidehiko Yoshida by Unanimous Decision.
Michihiro Omigawa def. Micah Miller by Unanimous Decision.
Enson Inoue def. Antz Nansen by Submission (Armbar), Round 1, 2:10.
Jung Hwan Cha def. Ryo Chonan by KO (Punches), Round 2, 1:16.
Jorge Masvidal def. Naoyuki Kotani by Split Decision.
Daisuke Nakamura def. Ganjo Tentsuku by Unanimous Decision.
Yuya Shirai def. Che Mills by Submission (Armbar), Round 1, 3:59.
Akihiko Mori def. Tatsunao Nagakura by TKO (Punches), Round 1, 1:04.
