Best fights of Caol Uno
Over 27 years as a professional, Caol Uno has compiled a 34-23-5 (21) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Caol Uno KOs Rumina Sato in their 2nd fight
On December 17, 2000 Caol Uno defended his Shooto World welterweight title against Rumina Sato. It was their second meeting. Uno was 25 years old with a record of 11-3-2, and Sato was 26 with a record of 17-3-1. Uno was coming off a loss, while Sato was on a 4-fight winning streak. Uno stopped Rumina Sato via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Caol Uno draws with Tatsuya Kawajiri
On March 22, 2004 Caol Uno faced Tatsuya Kawajiri in a lightweight bout. Uno was 28 years old with a record of 15-6-3, and Kawajiri was 25 with a record of 10-2-1. Uno was coming off a loss, while Kawajiri was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
3. Caol Uno draws with B.J. Penn in their 2nd fight
On February 28, 2003 Caol Uno fought B.J. Penn for the vacant UFC lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Uno was 27 years old with a record of 15-5-2, and Penn was 24 with a record of 5-1. Both Uno and Penn were on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Caol Uno submits Mitsuhiro Ishida
On May 11, 2008 Caol Uno faced Mitsuhiro Ishida in a lightweight bout. Uno was 33 years old with a record of 24-10-4, and Ishida was 29 with a record of 16-3-1. Uno was coming off a loss, while Ishida was on a 2-fight winning streak. Uno submitted Mitsuhiro Ishida via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
5. Caol Uno submits Rumina Sato
On May 29, 1999 Caol Uno fought Rumina Sato for the vacant Shooto World welterweight title. Uno was 24 years old with a record of 8-2-1, and Sato was 25 with a record of 13-2-1. Uno was on a 4-fight winning streak and Sato was coming off a win. Uno submitted Rumina Sato via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Caol Uno draws with Fabrício Camões
On November 21, 2009 Caol Uno faced Fabrício Camões in a lightweight bout. Uno was 34 years old with a record of 25-12-4, and Camões was 30 with a record of 11-5. Uno was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Camões was on a 7-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
7. Caol Uno draws with André Pederneiras
On December 11, 1999 Caol Uno faced André Pederneiras in a welterweight bout. Uno was 24 years old with a record of 10-2-1, and Pederneiras was 32 with a record of 1-1. Uno was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Pederneiras was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
8. Caol Uno KOs Fabiano Iha
On June 29, 2001 Caol Uno faced Fabiano Iha in a lightweight bout. Uno was 26 years old with a record of 12-4-2, and Iha was 30 with a record of 7-3. Uno was coming off a loss, while Iha was on a 4-fight winning streak. Uno stopped Fabiano Iha via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Caol Uno defeats Rich Clementi
On March 15, 2006 Caol Uno faced Rich Clementi in a lightweight bout. Uno was 30 years old with a record of 18-8-4, and Clementi was 28 with a record of 26-9-1. Uno was coming off a loss, while Clementi was on a 9-fight winning streak. Uno won via unanimous decision.
10. Caol Uno defeats Ivan Menjivar
On October 9, 2006 Caol Uno faced Ivan Menjivar in a lightweight bout. Uno was 31 years old with a record of 21-8-4, and Menjivar was 24 with a record of 20-5. Both Uno and Menjivar were on a 3-fight winning streak. Uno won via unanimous decision.