Choi Sung-hoon
- January 9, 2024
- Mixed Martial Artist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Choi Sung-hoon |
| Occupation | Mixed Martial Artist |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 29, 1975(1975-07-29) |
| Age | 49 |
| Birthplace | Ikuno Ward |
| Country | Japan |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Choi Sung-hoon Biography
| Name | Choi Sung-hoon |
| Birthday | Jul 29 |
| Birth Year | 1975 |
| Place Of Birth | Ikuno Ward |
| Birth Country | Japan |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Parents | Choo Gye-yi |
| Spouse | Shiho Yano |
| Children(s) | Choo Sarang |
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.
Choi Sung-hoon Net Worth
| Net Worth | $4 Million |
| Source Of Income | Mixed Martial Artist |
| House | Living in own house. |
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.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 84 kg |
Choi Sung-hoon height 5 ft 10 in Choi weight 84 kg & body measurements will update soon.
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.
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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.