Best fights of Joe Taimanglo
Over 15 years as a professional, Joe Taimanglo has compiled a 24-9-1 (17) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joe Taimanglo KOs Jang Yong Kim in 40 seconds
On July 28, 2012 Joe Taimanglo defended his PXC featherweight title against Jang Yong Kim. Taimanglo was 28 years old with a record of 16-4-1, and Kim was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taimanglo was on a 7-fight winning streak. Taimanglo stopped Jang Yong Kim via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Joe Taimanglo defeats Harris Sarmiento
On October 29, 2011 Joe Taimanglo fought Harris Sarmiento for the vacant PXC featherweight title. Taimanglo was 27 years old with a record of 15-4-1, and Sarmiento was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taimanglo was on a 6-fight winning streak. Taimanglo won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Joe Taimanglo submits Darrion Caldwell
On July 22, 2016 Joe Taimanglo faced Darrion Caldwell in a bantamweight bout. Taimanglo was 32 years old with a record of 22-6-1, and Caldwell was 28 with a record of 9-0. Taimanglo was on a 3-fight winning streak and Caldwell was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Taimanglo submitted Darrion Caldwell via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.
4. Joe Taimanglo loses to Rob Emerson via unanimous decision
On April 11, 2014 Joe Taimanglo faced Rob Emerson in a bantamweight bout. Taimanglo was 29 years old with a record of 19-5-1, and Emerson was 32 with a record of 16-10. Taimanglo was coming off a loss, while Emerson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Taimanglo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Emerson.
5. Joe Taimanglo loses to Justin Wilcox via unanimous decision
On October 11, 2013 Joe Taimanglo faced Justin Wilcox in a featherweight bout. Taimanglo was 29 years old with a record of 19-4-1, and Wilcox was 34 with a record of 12-5. Taimanglo was on a 10-fight winning streak and Wilcox was coming off a win. Taimanglo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Wilcox.
6. Joe Taimanglo submits Young Jun Kim
On June 11, 2011 Joe Taimanglo faced Young Jun Kim. Taimanglo was 26 years old with a record of 14-4-1, and Kim was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taimanglo was on a 5-fight winning streak. Taimanglo submitted Young Jun Kim via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Joe Taimanglo submits Yong Nam Gu
On July 24, 2010 Joe Taimanglo faced Yong Nam Gu. Taimanglo was 26 years old with a record of 12-4-1, and Gu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taimanglo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Taimanglo submitted Yong Nam Gu via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
8. Joe Taimanglo submits Per Eklund
On February 7, 2010 Joe Taimanglo faced Per Eklund. Taimanglo was 25 years old with a record of 10-4-1, and Eklund was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taimanglo was coming off a win. Taimanglo submitted Per Eklund via D'Arce choke in the 1st round.
9. Joe Taimanglo KOs Colin MacKenzie
On March 10, 2008 Joe Taimanglo faced Colin MacKenzie. Taimanglo was 23 years old with a record of 7-2-1, and MacKenzie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taimanglo was coming off a win. Taimanglo stopped Colin MacKenzie via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Joe Taimanglo submits Albert Manners
On July 28, 2006 Joe Taimanglo faced Albert Manners. Taimanglo was 22 years old with a record of 4-1, and Manners was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taimanglo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Taimanglo submitted Albert Manners via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.