Best fights of Haruo Ochi
Over 17 years as a professional, Haruo Ochi has compiled a 27-11-2 (17) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Haruo Ochi defeats Namiki Kawahara
On March 9, 2019 Haruo Ochi defended his DEEP strawweight title against Namiki Kawahara. Ochi was 35 years old with a record of 18-7-2, and Kawahara was 29 with a record of 5-1-1. Ochi was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ochi won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Haruo Ochi submits Kanta Sato in their 2nd fight
On September 16, 2017 Haruo Ochi fought Kanta Sato for the vacant DEEP strawweight title. It was their second meeting. Ochi was 33 years old with a record of 15-7-2, and Sato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ochi was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ochi submitted Kanta Sato via guillotine choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Haruo Ochi defeats Yuya Shibata
On April 8, 2018 Haruo Ochi defended his DEEP strawweight title against Yuya Shibata. Ochi was 34 years old with a record of 16-7-2, and Shibata was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ochi was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ochi won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Haruo Ochi submits Namiki Kawahara in their 3rd fight
On May 26, 2024 Haruo Ochi fought Namiki Kawahara for the DEEP strawweight title. It was their third meeting. Ochi was 40 years old with a record of 24-11-2, and Kawahara was 34 with a record of 8-5-1. Ochi was on a 3-fight winning streak and Kawahara was coming off a win. Ochi submitted Namiki Kawahara via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Crowned the new strawweight champion.
5. Haruo Ochi KOs Masakazu Imanari
On June 22, 2014 Haruo Ochi faced Masakazu Imanari in a flyweight bout. Ochi was 30 years old with a record of 10-4-1, and Imanari was 38 with a record of 27-12-2. Both Ochi and Imanari were coming off a loss. Ochi stopped Masakazu Imanari via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Haruo Ochi loses to Yoshiro Maeda via majority decision
On December 31, 2014 Haruo Ochi faced Yoshiro Maeda in a flyweight bout. Ochi was 30 years old with a record of 11-4-1, and Maeda was 33 with a record of 30-15-3. Ochi was coming off a win, while Maeda was on a 2-fight losing streak. Ochi lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Maeda.
7. Haruo Ochi KOs Yusuke Uehara
On December 10, 2023 Haruo Ochi fought Yusuke Uehara for the vacant Interim DEEP strawweight title. Ochi was 39 years old with a record of 23-11-2, and Uehara was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ochi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ochi stopped Yusuke Uehara via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Haruo Ochi submits Masato Nakamura
On December 11, 2022 Haruo Ochi faced Masato Nakamura in a flyweight bout. Ochi was 38 years old with a record of 21-11-2, and Nakamura was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ochi was on a 2-fight losing streak. Ochi submitted Masato Nakamura via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
9. Haruo Ochi KOs Mitsuhisa Sunabe
On September 30, 2018 Haruo Ochi faced Mitsuhisa Sunabe in a strawweight bout. Ochi was 34 years old with a record of 17-7-2, and Sunabe was 39 with a record of 29-7-4. Ochi was on a 5-fight winning streak and Sunabe was on a 16-fight winning streak. Ochi stopped Mitsuhisa Sunabe via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Haruo Ochi submits Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa
On March 29, 2025 Haruo Ochi faced Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa in a strawweight bout. Ochi was 41 years old with a record of 26-11-2, and Nakatsukasa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ochi was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ochi submitted Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.