Best fights of Akira Maeda
Over 4 years as a professional, Akira Maeda has compiled a 7-5 (4) record. Here are his best fights.
1. Akira Maeda loses to Kiyoshi Tamura via unanimous decision
On January 21, 1998 Akira Maeda faced Kiyoshi Tamura. Maeda was 38 years old with a record of 6-3, and Tamura was 28 with a record of 10-2. Maeda was on a 3-fight winning streak and Tamura was on a 5-fight winning streak. Maeda lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tamura.
2. Akira Maeda submits Magomedkhan Gamzatkhanov in their 3rd fight
On January 21, 1998 Akira Maeda faced Magomedkhan Gamzatkhanov. It was their third meeting. Maeda was 38 years old with a record of 6-4, and Gamzatkhanov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maeda was coming off a loss. Maeda submitted Magomedkhan Gamzatkhanov via submission in the 1st round.
3. Akira Maeda submits Nikolai Zouev
On October 25, 1997 Akira Maeda faced Nikolai Zouev. Maeda was 38 years old with a record of 4-3, and Zouev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maeda was coming off a win. Maeda submitted Nikolai Zouev via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
4. Akira Maeda defeats Dick Vrij
On October 21, 1995 Akira Maeda faced Dick Vrij. Maeda was 36 years old with a record of 0-2, and Vrij was 30 with a record of 2-0. Maeda was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Vrij was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Maeda won via unanimous decision.
5. Akira Maeda defeats Maurice Smith
On January 22, 1997 Akira Maeda faced Maurice Smith in a heavyweight bout. Maeda was 37 years old with a record of 2-2, and Smith was 35 with a record of 4-6. Maeda was on a 2-fight winning streak and Smith was coming off a win. Maeda won via unanimous decision.
6. Akira Maeda defeats Mitsuya Nagai
On January 21, 1998 Akira Maeda faced Mitsuya Nagai. Maeda was 38 years old with a record of 5-3, and Nagai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maeda was on a 2-fight winning streak. Maeda won via unanimous decision.
7. Akira Maeda submits Andrei Kopylov
On September 26, 1997 Akira Maeda faced Andrei Kopylov. Maeda was 38 years old with a record of 3-3, and Kopylov was 32 with a record of 1-1. Maeda was coming off a loss, while Kopylov was coming off a win. Maeda submitted Andrei Kopylov via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Akira Maeda loses to Alexander Karelin via unanimous decision
On February 21, 1999 Akira Maeda faced Alexander Karelin. Maeda was 40 years old with a record of 7-4, and Karelin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maeda was coming off a win. Maeda lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Karelin.
9. Akira Maeda submits Yoshihisa Yamamoto
On January 24, 1996 Akira Maeda faced Yoshihisa Yamamoto. Maeda was 37 years old with a record of 1-2, and Yamamoto was 25 with a record of 2-3. Both Maeda and Yamamoto were coming off a win. Maeda submitted Yoshihisa Yamamoto via americana in the 3rd round.