Best fights of Keiichiro Yamamiya
Over 19 years as a professional, Keiichiro Yamamiya has compiled a 45-35-10 (14) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Keiichiro Yamamiya defeats Ikuhisa Minowa
On September 24, 2000 Keiichiro Yamamiya fought Ikuhisa Minowa for the vacant 2000 Pancrase Championship Tournament and inaugural Pancrase Light Heavyweight light heavyweight titles. Yamamiya was 28 years old with a record of 21-13-5, and Minowa was 24 with a record of 16-11-6. Yamamiya was on a 4-fight winning streak and Minowa was on a 5-fight winning streak. Yamamiya won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
2. Keiichiro Yamamiya defeats Yuki Kondo in their 3rd fight
On April 27, 2008 Keiichiro Yamamiya faced Yuki Kondo in a light heavyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Yamamiya was 35 years old with a record of 33-22-9, and Kondo was 32 with a record of 48-20-6. Yamamiya was coming off a win and Kondo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yamamiya won via majority decision.
3. Keiichiro Yamamiya defeats Nate Marquardt
On July 27, 2003 Keiichiro Yamamiya faced Nate Marquardt in a light heavyweight bout. Yamamiya was 31 years old with a record of 29-18-6, and Marquardt was 24 with a record of 17-4-1. Yamamiya was coming off a loss, while Marquardt was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yamamiya won via unanimous decision.
4. Keiichiro Yamamiya KOs Satoshi Hasegawa in their 2nd fight
On July 21, 1997 Keiichiro Yamamiya fought Satoshi Hasegawa for the vacant 1997 Neo Blood Tournament title. It was their second meeting. Yamamiya was 25 years old with a record of 7-7-1, and Hasegawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamamiya was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yamamiya stopped Satoshi Hasegawa via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Keiichiro Yamamiya loses to Yuki Kondo in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On April 26, 1998 Keiichiro Yamamiya faced Yuki Kondo. It was their second meeting. Yamamiya was 25 years old with a record of 12-9-3, and Kondo was 22 with a record of 17-5-2. Yamamiya was coming off a win. Yamamiya lost via majority decision.
6. Keiichiro Yamamiya defeats Minoru Suzuki
On September 6, 1997 Keiichiro Yamamiya faced Minoru Suzuki. Yamamiya was 25 years old with a record of 9-7-1, and Suzuki was 29 with a record of 22-11. Yamamiya was on a 4-fight winning streak and Suzuki was on a 3-fight winning streak. Yamamiya won via unanimous decision.
7. Keiichiro Yamamiya draws with Ryūshi Yanagisawa in their 3rd fight
On June 21, 1998 Keiichiro Yamamiya faced Ryūshi Yanagisawa. It was their third meeting. Yamamiya was 25 years old with a record of 13-10-3, and Yanagisawa was 25 with a record of 21-12-3. Yamamiya was coming off a win and Yanagisawa was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
8. Keiichiro Yamamiya defeats Ryo Kawamura
On December 22, 2007 Keiichiro Yamamiya faced Ryo Kawamura in a light heavyweight bout. Yamamiya was 35 years old with a record of 32-22-9, and Kawamura was 26 with a record of 7-1-2. Kawamura was coming off a win. Yamamiya won via unanimous decision.
9. Keiichiro Yamamiya defeats Chael Sonnen
On July 25, 2004 Keiichiro Yamamiya faced Chael Sonnen in a middleweight bout. Yamamiya was 32 years old with a record of 31-18-8, and Sonnen was 27 with a record of 12-3-1. Yamamiya was coming off a win, while Sonnen was coming off a loss. Yamamiya won via majority decision.
10. Keiichiro Yamamiya draws with Ryūshi Yanagisawa in their 2nd fight
On February 6, 1998 Keiichiro Yamamiya faced Ryūshi Yanagisawa. It was their second meeting. Yamamiya was 25 years old with a record of 11-9-2, and Yanagisawa was 25 with a record of 19-11-2. Yamamiya was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Yanagisawa was on a 8-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.