Best fights of Kiyoshi Tamura
Over 13 years as a professional, Kiyoshi Tamura has compiled a 32-13-3 (23) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kiyoshi Tamura defeats Jeremy Horn
On May 26, 2000 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Jeremy Horn in a light heavyweight bout. Tamura was 30 years old with a record of 20-5-3, and Horn was 24 with a record of 39-6-4. Tamura was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Horn was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tamura won via unanimous decision.
2. Kiyoshi Tamura defeats Pat Miletich
On August 23, 2000 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Pat Miletich in a welterweight bout. Tamura was 30 years old with a record of 21-5-3, and Miletich was 32 with a record of 26-3-2. Both Tamura and Miletich were coming off a win. Tamura won via majority decision.
3. Kiyoshi Tamura defeats Dave Menne
On December 22, 1999 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Dave Menne in a heavyweight bout. Tamura was 30 years old with a record of 17-3-3, and Menne was 25 with a record of 23-4-1. Tamura was coming off a win and Menne was on a 14-fight winning streak. Tamura won via unanimous decision.
4. Kiyoshi Tamura KOs Ikuhisa Minowa in their 2nd fight
On December 31, 2006 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Ikuhisa Minowa in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Tamura was 37 years old with a record of 28-12-3, and Minowa was 30 with a record of 35-24-8. Tamura was coming off a loss, while Minowa was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tamura stopped Ikuhisa Minowa via KO in the 1st round.
5. Kiyoshi Tamura defeats Renzo Gracie
On February 26, 2000 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Renzo Gracie. Tamura was 30 years old with a record of 19-3-3, and Gracie was 32 with a record of 9-0-1. Tamura was on a 3-fight winning streak and Gracie was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Tamura won via unanimous decision.
6. Kiyoshi Tamura defeats Ikuhisa Minowa
On September 7, 2002 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Ikuhisa Minowa in a light heavyweight bout. Tamura was 32 years old with a record of 23-10-3, and Minowa was 26 with a record of 21-15-8. Tamura was on a 5-fight losing streak and Minowa was coming off a loss. Tamura won via unanimous decision.
7. Kiyoshi Tamura draws with Frank Shamrock
On April 23, 1999 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Frank Shamrock in a light heavyweight bout. Tamura was 29 years old with a record of 15-3-1, and Shamrock was 26 with a record of 18-7-1. Tamura was on a 3-fight winning streak and Shamrock was on a 7-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
8. Kiyoshi Tamura submits Rony Sefo
On December 31, 2003 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Rony Sefo in a heavyweight bout. Tamura was 34 years old with a record of 25-11-3, and Sefo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tamura was coming off a loss. Tamura submitted Rony Sefo via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Kiyoshi Tamura KOs Aliev Makhmud
On February 20, 2005 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Aliev Makhmud in a heavyweight bout. Tamura was 35 years old with a record of 26-11-3, and Makhmud was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tamura was coming off a win. Tamura stopped Aliev Makhmud via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Kiyoshi Tamura loses to Renato Sobral in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On February 24, 2001 Kiyoshi Tamura faced Renato Sobral in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Tamura was 31 years old with a record of 23-6-3, and Sobral was 25 with a record of 17-2. Tamura was coming off a loss, while Sobral was coming off a win. Tamura lost via majority decision.