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.