Best fights of Jo Arai
Over 9 years as a professional, Jo Arai has compiled a 13-12-1 (10) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jo Arai KOs Shuto Aki
On July 23, 2023 Jo Arai defended his Shooto strawweight title against Shuto Aki. Arai was 25 years old with a record of 11-10-1, and Aki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arai was on a 9-fight winning streak. Arai stopped Shuto Aki via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Jo Arai KOs Junji Ito
On September 19, 2022 Jo Arai fought Junji Ito for the Shooto strawweight title. Arai was 24 years old with a record of 8-10-1, and Ito was 36 with a record of 17-10-2. Arai was on a 6-fight winning streak and Ito was on a 3-fight winning streak. Arai stopped Junji Ito via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new strawweight champion.
3. Jo Arai KOs Wataru Yamauchi
On November 19, 2023 Jo Arai fought Wataru Yamauchi for the vacant Shooto flyweight title. Arai was 25 years old with a record of 12-10-1, and Yamauchi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arai was on a 10-fight winning streak. Arai stopped Wataru Yamauchi via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Jo Arai KOs Yo Otake in their 2nd fight
On November 27, 2022 Jo Arai faced Yo Otake in a flyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Arai was 24 years old with a record of 9-10-1, and Otake was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arai was on a 7-fight winning streak. Arai stopped Yo Otake via KO in the 1st round.
5. Jo Arai KOs Takamasa Kiuchi
On January 16, 2022 Jo Arai faced Takamasa Kiuchi in a flyweight bout. Arai was 23 years old with a record of 6-10-1, and Kiuchi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arai was on a 4-fight winning streak. Arai stopped Takamasa Kiuchi via KO in the 1st round.
6. Jo Arai KOs Tateo Iino in 59 seconds
On June 26, 2021 Jo Arai faced Tateo Iino in a flyweight bout. Arai was 23 years old with a record of 5-10-1, and Iino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arai was on a 3-fight winning streak. Arai stopped Tateo Iino via KO in the 1st round.
7. Jo Arai submits Simon Tse
On February 24, 2019 Jo Arai faced Simon Tse in a strawweight bout. Arai was 21 years old with a record of 1-9-1, and Tse was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arai was on a 9-fight losing streak. Arai submitted Simon Tse via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Jo Arai KOs Ryohei Kurosawa
On May 22, 2022 Jo Arai faced Ryohei Kurosawa in a flyweight bout. Arai was 24 years old with a record of 7-10-1, and Kurosawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arai was on a 5-fight winning streak. Arai stopped Ryohei Kurosawa via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Jo Arai KOs Yo Otake
On October 20, 2019 Jo Arai faced Yo Otake in a flyweight bout. Arai was 21 years old with a record of 2-10-1, and Otake was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arai was coming off a loss. Arai stopped Yo Otake via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Jo Arai KOs Tomoharu Umezawa
On May 28, 2016 Jo Arai faced Tomoharu Umezawa in a strawweight bout. Arai was 18 years old with a record of 0-0-1, and Umezawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arai stopped Tomoharu Umezawa via KO in the 2nd round.