Former Olympic champion Yoshida beats Gracie by KO

Former Olympic champion Yoshida beats Gracie by KO

TOKYO, Japan - Former world and Olympic judo champion Hidehiko Yoshida of Japan attacks Brazil's Royce Gracie in mixed martial arts fighting at the National Stadium on Aug. 28. Yoshida, the first Japanese Olympic gold medalist to step into the mixed martial arts ring, made a successful debut by knocking out Gracie with a choke hold as the referee stopped the bout at 7:24 in the first round.

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