Best fights of Jin Akimoto
Over 15 years as a professional, Jin Akimoto has compiled a 12-13-4 (7) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jin Akimoto defeats Hiroaki Yoshioka
On March 21, 2001 Jin Akimoto faced Hiroaki Yoshioka. Akimoto was 29 years old with a record of 7-5-2, and Yoshioka was 27 with a record of 3-1-2. Akimoto was coming off a loss. Akimoto won via unanimous decision.
2. Jin Akimoto draws with Junji Ikoma in their 2nd fight
On June 21, 2008 Jin Akimoto faced Junji Ikoma in a strawweight bout. It was their second meeting. Akimoto was 37 years old with a record of 11-11-3, and Ikoma was 38 with a record of 10-9-2. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
3. Jin Akimoto draws with Junji Ikoma
On January 26, 2008 Jin Akimoto faced Junji Ikoma in a strawweight bout. Akimoto was 36 years old with a record of 11-11-2, and Ikoma was 37 with a record of 10-9-1. Akimoto was on a 6-fight losing streak and Ikoma was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Jin Akimoto submits Kenji Hosoya
On April 24, 2010 Jin Akimoto faced Kenji Hosoya. Akimoto was 39 years old with a record of 11-13-4, and Hosoya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akimoto was on a 2-fight losing streak. Akimoto submitted Kenji Hosoya via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
5. Jin Akimoto submits Alfonso Alcarez in 22 seconds
On May 5, 2002 Jin Akimoto faced Alfonso Alcarez. Akimoto was 31 years old with a record of 9-5-2, and Alcarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akimoto was on a 2-fight winning streak. Akimoto submitted Alfonso Alcarez via kneebar in the 1st round.
6. Jin Akimoto KOs Tomoyuki Tachi
On December 13, 2003 Jin Akimoto faced Tomoyuki Tachi. Akimoto was 32 years old with a record of 10-5-2, and Tachi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akimoto was on a 3-fight winning streak. Akimoto stopped Tomoyuki Tachi via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Jin Akimoto submits Greg Piper
On April 12, 2000 Jin Akimoto faced Greg Piper. Akimoto was 29 years old with a record of 6-4-2, and Piper was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akimoto was coming off a win. Akimoto submitted Greg Piper via armbar in the 1st round.
8. Jin Akimoto defeats Yoshinobu Ota
On November 4, 1999 Jin Akimoto faced Yoshinobu Ota. Akimoto was 28 years old with a record of 5-4-2, and Ota was 26 with a record of 2-0. Akimoto was coming off a loss, while Ota was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Akimoto won via unanimous decision.
9. Jin Akimoto defeats Hisao Ikeda
On January 18, 1997 Jin Akimoto faced Hisao Ikeda. Akimoto was 25 years old with a record of 3-1-1, and Ikeda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akimoto was coming off a loss. Akimoto won via majority decision.
10. Jin Akimoto chokes out Yoshinori Haraigawa
On March 5, 1996 Jin Akimoto faced Yoshinori Haraigawa. Akimoto was 24 years old with a record of 2-0, and Haraigawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akimoto was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Akimoto submitted Yoshinori Haraigawa via choke-out in the 1st round.