Best fights of Joe Stevenson
Over 17 years as a professional, Joe Stevenson has compiled a 33-16 (22) record, including twelve title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joe Stevenson KOs Spencer Fisher
On October 24, 2009 Joe Stevenson faced Spencer Fisher in a lightweight bout. Stevenson was 27 years old with a record of 30-10, and Fisher was 33 with a record of 23-4. Stevenson was coming off a win and Fisher was on a 3-fight winning streak. Stevenson stopped Spencer Fisher via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Joe Stevenson defeats Nate Diaz
On June 20, 2009 Joe Stevenson faced Nate Diaz in a lightweight bout. Stevenson was 27 years old with a record of 29-10, and Diaz was 24 with a record of 10-3. Stevenson was on a 2-fight losing streak and Diaz was coming off a loss. Stevenson won via unanimous decision.
3. Joe Stevenson KOs Yves Edwards
On July 8, 2006 Joe Stevenson faced Yves Edwards in a lightweight bout. Stevenson was 24 years old with a record of 24-7, and Edwards was 29 with a record of 31-10-1. Stevenson was coming off a loss, while Edwards was coming off a win. Stevenson stopped Yves Edwards via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Joe Stevenson defeats Kurt Pellegrino
On August 25, 2007 Joe Stevenson faced Kurt Pellegrino in a lightweight bout. Stevenson was 25 years old with a record of 27-7, and Pellegrino was 28 with a record of 11-2. Both Stevenson and Pellegrino were on a 3-fight winning streak. Stevenson won via unanimous decision.
5. Joe Stevenson KOs Thomas Schulte
On November 2, 2003 Joe Stevenson fought Thomas Schulte for the vacant KOTC lightweight title. Stevenson was 21 years old with a record of 20-6, and Schulte was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stevenson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Stevenson stopped Thomas Schulte via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Joe Stevenson submits Jerry Gummo
On February 9, 2002 Joe Stevenson defended his KOTC welterweight title against Jerry Gummo. Stevenson was 19 years old with a record of 12-5, and Gummo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stevenson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Stevenson submitted Jerry Gummo via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Joe Stevenson submits Dokonjonosuke Mishima
On November 18, 2006 Joe Stevenson faced Dokonjonosuke Mishima in a lightweight bout. Stevenson was 24 years old with a record of 25-7, and Mishima was 34 with a record of 18-4-2. Both Stevenson and Mishima were coming off a win. Stevenson submitted Dokonjonosuke Mishima via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
8. Joe Stevenson defeats Eric Meaders
On November 29, 2000 Joe Stevenson fought Eric Meaders for the vacant KOTC welterweight title. Stevenson was 18 years old with a record of 5-3, and Meaders was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stevenson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Stevenson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Joe Stevenson submits Melvin Guillard in 27 seconds
On April 5, 2007 Joe Stevenson faced Melvin Guillard in a lightweight bout. Stevenson was 24 years old with a record of 26-7, and Guillard was 24 with a record of 21-5-2. Both Stevenson and Guillard were on a 2-fight winning streak. Stevenson submitted Melvin Guillard via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
10. Joe Stevenson loses to Diego Sanchez via unanimous decision
On February 21, 2009 Joe Stevenson faced Diego Sanchez in a lightweight bout. Stevenson was 26 years old with a record of 29-9, and Sanchez was 27 with a record of 19-2. Stevenson was coming off a loss, while Sanchez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Stevenson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sanchez.