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Jan 24, 2023 · In December 1994, Brazilian mixed martial artist Rickson Gracie fought Japanese professional wrestler Yoji Anjo in an unsanctioned dojo match, with Gracie securing the win via choke. The bout is notable for inspiring a mixed martial arts fight between Gracie and Japanese professional wrestler Nobuhiko Takada which would serve as the headline ...
Dec 21, 2020 · There were no new callouts for a few weeks until a Japanese pro wrestler named Yoji Anjo spoke to the press. Anjo told the press he would go to Los Angeles and personally challenge Rickson at the Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy. Yoji “Mr 200%” Anjo. Here’s a quick backstory on Yoji “Mr 200%” Anjo.
Jun 25, 2021 · Yoji Anjo, a famous pro-wrestler back in Japan, headed down to LA to challenge Rickson Gracie to a fight. Yoji showed up at the academy while Rockson (Rickson’s eldest son, RIP) was there, asking where Rickson was, and refusing to leave if Rickson did not fight him. The students called called Rickson who was at home, and Rickson arrived soon ...
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In December 1994, Anjo was involved in a famous incident with Brazilian jiu-jitsu master Rickson Gracie. After Gracie declined to work with UWF International, Yoji travelled to California along with executive Shinji Sasazaki and a huge Japanese press contingent to perform a dojo challenge on Rickson.
- 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
- 90 kg (198 lb)
- Mr. 200%
Aug 13, 2021 · A particularly brutal fight with Yoji Anjo in Los Angeles left the Japanese wrestler unconscious on the mat “in a puddle of his own blood.” Rickson never fought in the UFC, which launched in...
Apr 5, 2015 · Yoji Anjo, a famous pro-wrestler back in Japan, headed down to LA to challenge Rickson Gracie to a fight. Yoji showed up at the academy while Rockson (Rickson’s eldest son, RIP) was there, asking where Rickson was, and refusing to leave if Rickson did not fight him. The students called called Rickson who was at home, and Rickson arrived soon ...
Dec 30, 2021 · Yoji Anjo, a Japanese fighter who was trained by Takada, decided to go to California and reclaim his country’s pride, bringing with him a large media presence. He came to the Gracie family’s doorstep unannounced in order to confront Rickson who had to be contacted from his house.
