Best fights of Joe Soto
Over 12 years as a professional, Joe Soto has compiled a 18-7 (15) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Joe Soto defeats Rani Yahya
On March 11, 2017 Joe Soto faced Rani Yahya in a bantamweight bout. Soto was 29 years old with a record of 17-5, and Yahya was 32 with a record of 23-8. Soto was on a 2-fight winning streak and Yahya was on a 4-fight winning streak. Soto won via unanimous decision.
2. Joe Soto submits Yahir Reyes
On June 5, 2009 Joe Soto fought Yahir Reyes for the vacant Bellator featherweight title. Soto was 22 years old with a record of 6-0, and Reyes was 23 with a record of 14-5. Soto was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Reyes was on a 6-fight winning streak. Soto submitted Yahir Reyes via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Joe Soto loses to T.J. Dillashaw via KO
On August 30, 2014 Joe Soto fought T.J. Dillashaw for the UFC bantamweight title. Soto was 27 years old with a record of 15-2, and Dillashaw was 28 with a record of 10-2. Soto was on a 6-fight winning streak and Dillashaw was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dillashaw stopped Soto via KO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Joe Soto submits Marco Beltrán
On November 5, 2016 Joe Soto faced Marco Beltrán in a bantamweight bout. Soto was 29 years old with a record of 16-5, and Beltrán was 30 with a record of 14-3. Soto was coming off a win and Beltrán was on a 3-fight winning streak. Soto submitted Marco Beltrán via heel hook in the 1st round.
5. Joe Soto chokes out Chad George
On May 10, 2012 Joe Soto faced Chad George in a featherweight bout. Soto was 25 years old with a record of 11-2, and George was 30 with a record of 14-6. Soto was on a 2-fight winning streak and George was on a 3-fight winning streak. Soto submitted Chad George via choke-out in the 2nd round.