so Yuichiro had his debut on May 5 at the Korakuen Hall against him, with th Otaku Kickboxer winning the bout. The match was highly praised and some said that Yuichiro's skill was such that he seemed to have years of experience. Later, on June 14, Yuichiro had his first match against Daichi, teaming with former yokozuna and K-1 fighter Akebono to defeat Hashimoto & Otani. Two months after, Nagashima teamed up with Hashimoto and Otani to defeat Ryoji Sai, Kamikaze & Munenori Sawa. After their last meeting, Nagashima announced his intention to face Masahiro Chono, who had wrestled against Hashimoto. Chono agreed and the match was held in Inoki Genome Federation, with Nagashima in the losing side. Thereafter, Yuichiro began competing actively for IGF, achieving significant victories over Munenori Sawa and Bob Sapp. Upon his return to Zero1, Nagashima came in a feud with Fujita Hayato, being defeated by Fujita in a singles match. This was his final match of the year, as Nagashima returned to kickboxing shortly after. In 2013, Nagashima made a return to pro wrestling in IGF, beating Black Tiger in two consecutive matches. Lethwei In February 2020, Nagashima made his debut in Lethwei rules against Burmese Aut Chin Thwai. Nagashima lost after he injured his leg at the third round. He entered the match wearing the first anime cosplay he wore in his career, that of Haruhi Suzumiya from the eponymous franchise, and suggested this was his last fight. Retirement On September 23, 2021, Nahashima was scheduled to face Shohei Asahara, Yasuomi Soda and Yusaku Nakamura in his retirement exhibition match at DEEP☆KICK 55. As in the previous occasion, he came to the match wearing a significant cosplay, the same Miku Hatsune costume he wore in his K-1 championship in November 2008, and thanked the fans for their support in his 14 years career. Titles Professional 2010 K-1 World MAX 2010 -70kg Japan Tournament winner 2008 The 1st New Japan Kickboxing Federation Super welterweight champion 2008 MARS Blaster bout tournament A block winner 2006 RR Lightweight tournament winner Amateur 2006 Kempo 7th West Japan Championship 4th place Kakuto Yuseikai Karate 8th championship winner 2006 Nippon Kempo 61st National Sports Festival Runner Up Awards 2008 Outstanding Performance Award (NJKF, January 25, 2009) 2008 Kakutogi Tsushin Award (NJKF, January 25, 2009) 2008 Fullcontact KARATE Award (NJKF, January 25, 2009) 2008 BoutReview Award (NJKF, January 25, 2009) 2009