Best fights of Akihiro Murayama

Over 21 years as a professional, Akihiro Murayama has compiled a 25-14-9 (12) record, including eight title fights. Here are his best fights.

1. 1. Akihiro Murayama defeats Yuki Kondo

   On June 30, 2013 Akihiro Murayama faced Yuki Kondo in a welterweight bout. Murayama was 33 years old with a record of 13-5-8, and Kondo was 37 with a record of 55-27-8. Kondo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Murayama won via unanimous decision.

2. 2. Akihiro Murayama submits Keita Nakamura

   On September 23, 2011 Akihiro Murayama faced Keita Nakamura in a welterweight bout. Murayama was 31 years old with a record of 11-5-6, and Nakamura was 27 with a record of 21-4-2. Murayama was coming off a win and Nakamura was on a 4-fight winning streak. Murayama submitted Keita Nakamura via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.

3. 3. Akihiro Murayama draws with Yuya Shirai

   On October 20, 2013 Akihiro Murayama faced Yuya Shirai in a welterweight bout. Murayama was 33 years old with a record of 14-5-8, and Shirai was 33 with a record of 23-13-1. Murayama was coming off a win, while Shirai was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.

4. 4. Akihiro Murayama draws with Takenori Sato

   On March 17, 2013 Akihiro Murayama fought Takenori Sato for the Pancrase welterweight title. Murayama was 32 years old with a record of 13-5-7, and Sato was 27 with a record of 15-8-6. Murayama was coming off a win and Sato was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.