Best fights of Kazunori Yokota
Over 14 years as a professional, Kazunori Yokota has compiled a 26-9-3 (9) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kazunori Yokota defeats Eiji Mitsuoka
On November 7, 2009 Kazunori Yokota faced Eiji Mitsuoka in a lightweight bout. Yokota was 31 years old with a record of 11-2-3, and Mitsuoka was 33 with a record of 16-6-2. Both Yokota and Mitsuoka were on a 2-fight winning streak. Yokota won via unanimous decision.
2. Kazunori Yokota defeats Hideki Kadowaki
On February 18, 2012 Kazunori Yokota fought Hideki Kadowaki for the vacant Deep and DEEP featherweight titles. Yokota was 33 years old with a record of 14-5-3, and Kadowaki was 35 with a record of 14-11-3. Yokota was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yokota won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
3. Kazunori Yokota defeats Masakazu Imanari
On December 20, 2015 Kazunori Yokota faced Masakazu Imanari in a lightweight bout. Yokota was 37 years old with a record of 24-5-3, and Imanari was 39 with a record of 32-14-2. Yokota was on a 12-fight winning streak and Imanari was on a 4-fight winning streak. Yokota won via unanimous decision.
4. Kazunori Yokota defeats Katsunori Tsuda
On April 29, 2014 Kazunori Yokota defended his Deep featherweight title against Katsunori Tsuda. Yokota was 36 years old with a record of 19-5-3, and Tsuda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yokota was on a 7-fight winning streak. Yokota won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Kazunori Yokota defeats Mizuto Hirota
On November 1, 2008 Kazunori Yokota faced Mizuto Hirota in a lightweight bout. Yokota was 30 years old with a record of 8-1-3, and Hirota was 27 with a record of 10-2. Yokota was coming off a win and Hirota was on a 4-fight winning streak. Yokota won via unanimous decision.
6. Kazunori Yokota defeats Nobuhiro Obiya
On February 16, 2007 Kazunori Yokota fought Nobuhiro Obiya for the vacant Deep lightweight title. Yokota was 28 years old with a record of 5-0-3, and Obiya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yokota was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Yokota won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Kazunori Yokota loses to Tatsuya Kawajiri via unanimous decision
On December 31, 2009 Kazunori Yokota faced Tatsuya Kawajiri in a lightweight bout. Yokota was 31 years old with a record of 12-2-3, and Kawajiri was 31 with a record of 25-5-2. Both Yokota and Kawajiri were on a 3-fight winning streak. Yokota lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kawajiri.
8. Kazunori Yokota submits Yusuke Kagiyama
On August 23, 2014 Kazunori Yokota faced Yusuke Kagiyama in a featherweight bout. Yokota was 36 years old with a record of 20-5-3, and Kagiyama was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yokota was on a 8-fight winning streak. Yokota submitted Yusuke Kagiyama via kimura in the 1st round.
9. Kazunori Yokota submits Woon Gyeom Kim
On June 15, 2013 Kazunori Yokota faced Woon Gyeom Kim in a featherweight bout. Yokota was 35 years old with a record of 17-5-3, and Kim was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yokota was on a 5-fight winning streak. Yokota submitted Woon Gyeom Kim via armlock in the 1st round.
10. Kazunori Yokota KOs Doo Ri Song
On November 24, 2013 Kazunori Yokota faced Doo Ri Song in a featherweight bout. Yokota was 35 years old with a record of 18-5-3, and Song was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yokota was on a 6-fight winning streak. Yokota stopped Doo Ri Song via TKO in the 2nd round.