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 top 10 best fights.
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. 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. Akihiro Murayama KOs Shingo Suzuki in their 2nd fight
On March 13, 2016 Akihiro Murayama fought Shingo Suzuki for the vacant Pancrase welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Murayama was 35 years old with a record of 18-6-9, and Suzuki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murayama was on a 3-fight winning streak. Murayama stopped Shingo Suzuki via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Akihiro Murayama defeats Yoichiro Sato in their 3rd fight
On June 11, 2011 Akihiro Murayama fought Yoichiro Sato for the vacant Shooto Pacific Rim 168 lb title. It was their third meeting. Murayama was 31 years old with a record of 10-5-6, and Sato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murayama won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Akihiro Murayama chokes out Takaaki Nara in 48 seconds
On May 20, 2018 Akihiro Murayama faced Takaaki Nara in a welterweight bout. Murayama was 38 years old with a record of 19-8-9, and Nara was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murayama was on a 2-fight losing streak. Murayama submitted Takaaki Nara via choke-out in the 1st round.
8. Akihiro Murayama defeats Yuki Kondo in their 2nd fight
On February 16, 2020 Akihiro Murayama faced Yuki Kondo in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Murayama was 39 years old with a record of 20-10-9, and Kondo was 44 with a record of 61-35-9. Murayama was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Kondo was coming off a win. Murayama won via unanimous decision.
9. Akihiro Murayama defeats Daniel Roberts
On April 26, 2015 Akihiro Murayama faced Daniel Roberts in a welterweight bout. Murayama was 35 years old with a record of 16-6-9, and Roberts was 34 with a record of 15-6. Murayama was coming off a win, while Roberts was coming off a loss. Murayama won via split decision.
10. Akihiro Murayama loses to J. J. Ambrose via unanimous decision
On June 30, 2019 Akihiro Murayama faced J. J. Ambrose in a welterweight bout. Murayama was 39 years old with a record of 20-9-9, and Ambrose was 32 with a record of 32-8. Murayama was coming off a loss, while Ambrose was on a 3-fight winning streak. Murayama lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ambrose.