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Akira Kikuchi

Akira Kikuchi

MMA record: 16-4 (12)
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Miyagi-ken, Japan

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 best fights.

  1. 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. 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. 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.