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 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.
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 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.
4. Keiichiro Yamamiya draws with Kiuma Kunioku in their 2nd fight
On May 24, 1997 Keiichiro Yamamiya faced Kiuma Kunioku. It was their second meeting. Yamamiya was 24 years old with a record of 5-6, and Kunioku was 20 with a record of 7-5-2. Yamamiya was coming off a win, while Kunioku was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
5. Keiichiro Yamamiya defeats Ikuhisa Minowa
On September 24, 2000 Keiichiro Yamamiya fought Ikuhisa Minowa for the vacant 2000 Pancrase Championship Tournament and 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.
6. 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.
7. Keiichiro Yamamiya draws with Jeremy Horn
On December 19, 1998 Keiichiro Yamamiya faced Jeremy Horn in a light heavyweight bout. Yamamiya was 26 years old with a record of 15-11-4, and Horn was 23 with a record of 16-4-3. Yamamiya was on a 2-fight winning streak and Horn was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
8. Keiichiro Yamamiya draws with Bret Bergmark
On December 21, 2003 Keiichiro Yamamiya faced Bret Bergmark in a light heavyweight bout. Yamamiya was 31 years old with a record of 30-18-7, and Bergmark was 30 with a record of 3-0. Bergmark was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
9. 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.
10. 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.