Hidehiko Yoshida draws teammate Kazuhiro Nakamura in April 25 retirement fight

Hidehiko Yoshida has an opponent for his retirement fight, but the choice may come as a surprise.

The former Japanese Olympic gold medalist meets teammate and UFC/PRIDE veteran Kazuhiro Nakamura at the April 25 ASTRA event at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan, event officials today announced.

Other bouts confirmed for the card include Ryo Chonan vs. Jung Hwan Cha and Bellator/Strikeforce vet Jorge Masvidal vs. Naoyuki Kotani.


Hidehiko Yoshida has an opponent for his retirement fight, but the choice may come as a surprise.

The former Japanese Olympic gold medalist meets teammate and UFC/PRIDE veteran Kazuhiro Nakamura at the April 25 ASTRA event at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan, event officials today announced.

Other bouts confirmed for the card include Ryo Chonan vs. Jung Hwan Cha and Bellator/Strikeforce vet Jorge Masvidal vs. Naoyuki Kotani.