Best fights of Kuniyoshi Hironaka

Over 13 years as a professional, Kuniyoshi Hironaka has compiled a 23-9 (15) record, including three title fights. Here are his best fights.

1. 1. Kuniyoshi Hironaka defeats Kotetsu Boku

   On July 18, 2011 Kuniyoshi Hironaka fought Kotetsu Boku for the vacant Shooto and Shooto welterweight titles. Hironaka was 35 years old with a record of 18-8, and Boku was 34 with a record of 18-6-2. Hironaka was on a 2-fight winning streak and Boku was on a 4-fight winning streak. Hironaka won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.

2. 2. Kuniyoshi Hironaka submits Takuya Wada

   On December 11, 2005 Kuniyoshi Hironaka faced Takuya Wada in a welterweight bout. Hironaka was 29 years old with a record of 7-2, and Wada was 27 with a record of 12-5-7. Hironaka was coming off a loss, while Wada was coming off a win. Hironaka submitted Takuya Wada via triangle choke in the 1st round.

3. 3. Kuniyoshi Hironaka loses to Hayato Sakurai via unanimous decision

   On September 23, 2008 Kuniyoshi Hironaka faced Hayato Sakurai in a welterweight bout. Hironaka was 32 years old with a record of 12-5, and Sakurai was 33 with a record of 32-8-2. Hironaka was coming off a win, while Sakurai was coming off a loss. Hironaka lost via unanimous decision.

4. 4. Kuniyoshi Hironaka submits Naoyuki Kotani

   On May 24, 2009 Kuniyoshi Hironaka faced Naoyuki Kotani in a lightweight bout. Hironaka was 32 years old with a record of 12-6, and Kotani was 27 with a record of 18-8-6. Hironaka was coming off a loss, while Kotani was coming off a win. Hironaka submitted Naoyuki Kotani via reverse full-nelson in the 2nd round.