Kazuo Takahashi (高橋 和生 Takahashi Kazuo), ring name Yoshiki Takahashi (高橋 義生Takahashi Yoshiki, born March 13, 1969 in Ichikawa, Chiba) is a Japanese retired mixed martial artist. He has competed in many large MMA promotions, including the UFC, World Victory Road, Pancrase, and Pride Fighting Championships. Takahashi is best known for his incredible toughness, heart, and will to win. He has fought many top fighters in mixed martial arts, including Masakatsu Funaki, Bas Rutten, Valentijn Overeem, Igor Vovchanchyn, Ken Shamrock, Vitor Belfort, Heath Herring, Semmy Schilt, and Josh Barnett. His nickname is “Cannibal Yoshiki”.