Best fights of Hatsu Hioki
Over 23 years as a professional, Hatsu Hioki has compiled a 30-12-2 (17) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Hatsu Hioki defeats Marlon Sandro
On December 30, 2010 Hatsu Hioki fought Marlon Sandro for the Sengoku featherweight title. Hioki was 27 years old with a record of 22-4-2, and Sandro was 33 with a record of 17-1. Hioki was on a 2-fight winning streak and Sandro was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hioki won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Hatsu Hioki defeats Mark Hominick in their 2nd fight
On February 9, 2007 Hatsu Hioki defended his TKO featherweight title against Mark Hominick. It was their second meeting. Hioki was 23 years old with a record of 11-1-1, and Hominick was 24 with a record of 13-5. Both Hioki and Hominick were on a 3-fight winning streak. Hioki won via majority decision. Defended the title.
3. Hatsu Hioki defeats Bart Palaszewski
On February 26, 2012 Hatsu Hioki faced Bart Palaszewski in a featherweight bout. Hioki was 28 years old with a record of 25-4-2, and Palaszewski was 28 with a record of 36-14. Hioki was on a 5-fight winning streak and Palaszewski was coming off a win. Hioki won via unanimous decision.
4. Hatsu Hioki chokes out Mark Hominick
On May 5, 2006 Hatsu Hioki fought Mark Hominick for the TKO Major League featherweight title. Hioki was 22 years old with a record of 8-1-1, and Hominick was 23 with a record of 10-4. Hominick was on a 5-fight winning streak. Hioki submitted Mark Hominick via choke-out in the 2nd round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.