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Yoshihiro Takayama (高山 善廣, Takayama Yoshihiro, born September 19, 1966) [1] is a Japanese former professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Debuting for UWF International (UWFI) in the 1990s, Takayama joined All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) in 1997 after UWF-i folded.
Aug 6, 2017 · After a botched sunset flip led to a freak injury three months ago, legendary Japanese wrestler Yoshihiro Takayama is stable, able to speak, but tragically paralyzed from the neck down, Dave...
May 2, 2023 · In early April, Yoshihiro Takayama was hospitalized with aspiration pneumonia. Takayama’s wife has been keeping the public updated on him via a blog on the Abema site. She updated the blog and noted that Takayama was discharged from the hospital on May 1st.
Sep 12, 2017 · Takayama, an accomplished and storied pro wrestler, had no business stepping into the Pride ring to fight a badass like Frye, but he did, and he wouldn’t give an inch. That night Takayama...
May 2, 2023 · Unfortunately, Yoshihiro Takayama is still paralyzed from the shoulders down. He has regained the ability to breathe by himself, but he remains bedbound, unable to move his extremities.
On this day in 2002, Don Frye & Yoshihiro Takayama put on one of the most memorable performances in fight history at PRIDE 21. Just over six minutes into rou...
Sep 8, 2017 · After initial reports that Yoshihiro Takayama had been paralyzed from the neck down, it has now been announced that there is "no chance of recovery" for Takayama's injury and that he is now considered a quadriplegic.
Sep 25, 2017 · Yoshihiro Takayama, who suffered a cervical spinal cord injury back in May, has reportedly been paralyzed from the neck down. It has been reported that the 50-year-old is currently not...
Yoshihiro Takayama, a name etched in the annals of mixed martial arts (MMA) history, stands as a symbol of unwavering courage and determination. Known for his larger-than-life persona and his contributions to the Pride Fighting Championships, Takayama captivated audiences with his imposing presence and unyielding fighting spirit. Hailing from ...
Aug 6, 2017 · Yoshihiro Takayama became a part of Mixed Martial Arts history with his war against Don Frye at Pride 21 back in 2001. A subsequent Pride appearance against Bob Sapp and an earlier fight against Semmy Schilt cemented Takayama as the most courageous big man in all of Japan.
