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 Takeshi Inoue
On May 30, 2010 Hatsu Hioki fought Takeshi Inoue for the Shooto featherweight title. Hioki was 26 years old with a record of 20-4-2, and Inoue was 30 with a record of 6-9. Both Hioki and Inoue were coming off a loss. Hioki won via split decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
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 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.
5. Hatsu Hioki defeats Jeff Curran
On August 26, 2006 Hatsu Hioki faced Jeff Curran in a featherweight bout. Hioki was 23 years old with a record of 9-1-1, and Curran was 28 with a record of 25-7-1. Hioki was coming off a win and Curran was on a 9-fight winning streak. Hioki won via unanimous decision.
6. Hatsu Hioki submits Thierry Quenneville
On October 3, 2008 Hatsu Hioki defended his TKO featherweight title against Thierry Quenneville. Hioki was 25 years old with a record of 15-3-2, and Quenneville was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hioki submitted Thierry Quenneville via triangle choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Hatsu Hioki loses to Clay Guida via split decision
On January 26, 2013 Hatsu Hioki faced Clay Guida in a featherweight bout. Hioki was 29 years old with a record of 26-5-2, and Guida was 31 with a record of 29-13. Hioki was coming off a loss and Guida was on a 2-fight losing streak. Hioki lost via split decision. Went the distance with Guida.