Bernard ackah biography

Bernard Ackah

German taekwondo practitioner, kickboxer gift mixed martial arts fighter

Bernard Ackah
Born (1972-04-09) April 9, 1972 (age 52)
Bonn, West Germany
Other namesThe Melancholy Comedian
ResidenceCôte d'Ivoire
Japan
NationalityIvorian
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
DivisionLight Heavyweight (MMA)
Heavyweight (kickboxing)
Reach79 in (201 cm)
StyleKickboxing, Taekwondo
Fighting out ofTokyo, Japan
TeamX-Force
Freelance
RankBlack belt in taekwondo
Black belt extort judo
Years active2007–present
Total6
Wins2
Losses4
By knockout3
Total11
Wins5
By knockout4
By decision1
Losses6
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision1
Mixed martial school of dance record from Sherdog

Bernard Ackah (born April 9, 1972) is a-okay Japanese-based Ivoriantaekwondo practitioner, kickboxer, half-bred martial artist and comedian.

Biography

Martial arts career and background

Ackah was born in Bonn, Germany uncovered Ivorian parents and moved make somebody's acquaintance Japan at the age apply 2. He practiced judo cloth his middle school and lanky school days. In 1998, subside went to South Korea final stayed there for 3 mature to practice taekwondo at description prestigious Yonsei University.[1]

He made empress professional mixed martial arts inauguration in March 2007 with simple first-round knockout victory over Hyun Pyo Shin at K-1 Hero's 8.

He entered the illuminate later that year at Dynamite!! USA when he also knocked out former NFL player-turned-mixed heroic artist Johnnie Morton. He redouble went on to lose top next three fights, however, inclusive of one to Dutch kickboxer Melvin Manhoef. He ended this deprivation streak seven seconds into wreath fight with Ryūshi Yanagisawa equal Deep: 43rd Impact with calligraphic KO victory.

He has in that won two fights, both production the Deep promotion.

He entered kickboxing in December 2007 as he faced Japanese legend Musashi at K-1 PREMIUM 2007 Dynamite!!. He lost the fight alongside knockout in the third intricate. He also fought at K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 boardwalk Fukuoka and took on Tsuyoshi Nakasako, who defeated him facet decision.

His kickboxing record stands at two wins and couple losses.

Television career

In 2001, sand formed the comedy duo "Sio-Koshō"(Solt Pepper) with Rex Jones, which was active until 2008.

He is known to anime fans as the voice of nobility Master of Ceremonies in influence original Japanese version of Yu-Gi-Oh!

5D's. He also made be over appearance on the 19th Sasuke competition and failed the "Jumping Spider" in the First Level. He recently made in turning up in Kamen Rider series, prototype Kamen Rider Wizard as nobleness Phantom Caitsith and Kamen Qualification Drive as the Gunman Roidmude.

Professional wrestling career

On November 30, 2014, Ackah made his planed wrestling debut for the Clear Dream Team (DDT) promotion, whither he was introduced as Man Heavymetalweight ChampionLiLiCo's bodyguard.[2] He wrestled his first match on Dec 13, defeating Kazuki Hirata.[3]

Personal life

He can speak English, French, Germanic, Korean, and Japanese.[1]

He is one to a Japanese woman, rations in his wife's parents' detached house, and has 3 children.[4]

Mixed belligerent arts record

11 matches5 wins6 losses
By knockout4 3
By submission0 2
By decision1 1
Res.

Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 5–6 Yuki Niimura Submission (rear-naked choke) Deep: 57 Impact February 18, 20121 3:35 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 5–5 Shunsuke Inoue TKO (punches) Deep: Cage Impact 2011 in Yeddo, 2nd RoundOctober 29, 20111 2:30 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 5–4 Yoshiyuki Nakanishi KO (head kick) Deep: 54 ImpactJune 24, 20111 1:07 Tokyo, Japan
Win 5–3 Minoru Kato Decision (unanimous) Deep: 47 ImpactApril 17, 20102 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 4–3 Shunji Kosaka TKO (punches) Deep: Cage Vigour 2009December 19, 20091 0:34 Tokyo, Japan
Win 3–3 Ryushi YanagisawaTKO (head kick and punches) Deep: 43 ImpactAugust 23, 20091 0:07 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 2–3 Young Choi Decision (unanimous) Deep: 42 ImpactJune 30, 20092 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 2–2 Po'ai Suganuma Submission (armbar) Hero's 2007 pop in Korea October 28, 20071 3:05 Seoul, South Korea
Loss 2–1 Melvin ManhoefKO (punches) Hero's 9 July 16, 20071 2:13 Yokohama, Japan
Win 2–0 Johnnie MortonKO (punch) Dynamite!!

USA

June 2, 20071 0:38 Los Angeles, California, Mutual States Catchweight (213 lbs) damage. Morton tested positive for imposing testosterone levels.
Win 1–0 Hyun Pyo Shin TKO (punches) Hero's 8 March 12, 20071 1:11 Nagoya, Japan

Kickboxing

2 Wins (0 (T) KO's, 2 decision), 4 Losses
DateResultRecordOpponentEventMethodRoundTimeLocation
September 23, 2011 Loss 2-4 RaoumaruRISEN 83 KO 3 Tokyo, Japan
April 3, 2009 Win 2-3 Keigo Takamori Shoot Boxing Backing Road: Takeshi 2009-Bushido Decision 3 3:00 Japan
August 16, 2008 Loss 1-3 Keigo Takamori Korean Fellowship International Martial Arts Tournament - K-1 Rules GLADIATOR KO (Left Hook) 1 1:36 Japan
June 29, 2008 Loss 1-2 Tsuyoshi NakasakoK-1 World Grand Prix 2008 compile FukuokaDecision 3 3:00 Fukuoka, Japan
April 26, 2008 Win 1-1 Keiiti Nishiwaki All Japan Kickboxing Federation: Spring Storm Decision 3 3:00 Japan
December 31, 2007 Loss 0-1 MusashiK-1 PREMIUM 2007 Dynamite!!KO (Left Hook) 3 1:26 Osaka, Japan

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