Best fights of Akira Kikuchi
Over 6 years as a professional, Akira Kikuchi has compiled a 16-4 (12) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Akira Kikuchi defeats Jake Shields in their 2nd fight
On December 14, 2004 Akira Kikuchi fought Jake Shields for the Shooto welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Kikuchi was 26 years old with a record of 9-1, and Shields was 25 with a record of 11-3-1. Kikuchi was on a 3-fight winning streak and Shields was coming off a win. Kikuchi won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
2. Akira Kikuchi defeats Jutaro Nakao
On May 3, 2004 Akira Kikuchi faced Jutaro Nakao in a lightweight bout. Kikuchi was 25 years old with a record of 7-1, and Nakao was 33 with a record of 14-8-2. Kikuchi was coming off a win and Nakao was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kikuchi won via majority decision.
3. Akira Kikuchi loses to Shinya Aoki in their 2nd fight via split decision
On February 17, 2007 Akira Kikuchi fought Shinya Aoki for the Shooto welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Kikuchi was 28 years old with a record of 14-2, and Aoki was 23 with a record of 11-2. Kikuchi was coming off a win and Aoki was on a 6-fight winning streak. Kikuchi lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Aoki.
4. Akira Kikuchi KOs Ju Pyo Hong
On June 9, 2007 Akira Kikuchi faced Ju Pyo Hong in a welterweight bout. Kikuchi was 28 years old with a record of 15-3, and Hong was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kikuchi was coming off a win. Kikuchi stopped Ju Pyo Hong via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Akira Kikuchi KOs Katsuya Inoue
On July 6, 2005 Akira Kikuchi faced Katsuya Inoue in a welterweight bout. Kikuchi was 26 years old with a record of 11-1, and Inoue was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kikuchi was on a 5-fight winning streak. Kikuchi stopped Katsuya Inoue via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Akira Kikuchi KOs Jason Brudvik
On April 23, 2005 Akira Kikuchi faced Jason Brudvik in a welterweight bout. Kikuchi was 26 years old with a record of 10-1, and Brudvik was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kikuchi was on a 4-fight winning streak. Kikuchi stopped Jason Brudvik via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Akira Kikuchi defeats Kiuma Kunioku
On September 7, 2005 Akira Kikuchi faced Kiuma Kunioku in a welterweight bout. Kikuchi was 27 years old with a record of 12-1, and Kunioku was 28 with a record of 30-19-7. Kikuchi was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Kunioku was on a 3-fight losing streak. Kikuchi won via unanimous decision.
8. Akira Kikuchi submits Ramunas Komas
On September 26, 2004 Akira Kikuchi faced Ramunas Komas. Kikuchi was 26 years old with a record of 8-1, and Komas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kikuchi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kikuchi submitted Ramunas Komas via armbar in the 2nd round.
9. Akira Kikuchi KOs Toru Nakayama
On February 23, 2003 Akira Kikuchi faced Toru Nakayama. Kikuchi was 24 years old with a record of 4-0, and Nakayama was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kikuchi was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Kikuchi stopped Toru Nakayama via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Akira Kikuchi submits Kolo Koka
On November 9, 2002 Akira Kikuchi faced Kolo Koka. Kikuchi was 24 years old with a record of 3-0, and Koka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kikuchi was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Kikuchi submitted Kolo Koka via keylock in the 1st round.