Best fights of Maki Pitolo
Over 11 years as a professional, Maki Pitolo has compiled a 15-12 (11) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Maki Pitolo defeats Kassius Kayne
On July 16, 2016 Maki Pitolo fought Kassius Kayne for the vacant VFC welterweight title. Pitolo was 25 years old with a record of 8-2, and Kayne was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pitolo was on a 7-fight winning streak. Pitolo won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Maki Pitolo KOs Doug Usher in 30 seconds
On May 20, 2022 Maki Pitolo faced Doug Usher in a welterweight bout. Pitolo was 31 years old with a record of 14-9, and Usher was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pitolo was coming off a win. Pitolo stopped Doug Usher via KO in the 1st round.
3. Maki Pitolo defeats Fernando Gonzalez
On March 4, 2022 Maki Pitolo faced Fernando Gonzalez in a welterweight bout. Pitolo was 31 years old with a record of 13-9, and Gonzalez was 38 with a record of 29-19. Pitolo was on a 4-fight losing streak and Gonzalez was coming off a loss. Pitolo won via unanimous decision.
4. Maki Pitolo KOs Justin Michael Sumter
On July 9, 2019 Maki Pitolo faced Justin Michael Sumter in a middleweight bout. Pitolo was 28 years old with a record of 11-4, and Sumter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pitolo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pitolo stopped Justin Michael Sumter via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Maki Pitolo KOs Thiago Rela in 59 seconds
On October 21, 2017 Maki Pitolo faced Thiago Rela in a welterweight bout. Pitolo was 26 years old with a record of 9-4, and Rela was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pitolo was on a 2-fight losing streak. Pitolo stopped Thiago Rela via KO in the 1st round.
6. Maki Pitolo KOs Justin Guthrie in 48 seconds
On May 21, 2016 Maki Pitolo faced Justin Guthrie in a welterweight bout. Pitolo was 25 years old with a record of 7-2, and Guthrie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pitolo was on a 6-fight winning streak. Pitolo stopped Justin Guthrie via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Maki Pitolo submits Adam Smith
On April 11, 2015 Maki Pitolo faced Adam Smith in a welterweight bout. Pitolo was 24 years old with a record of 5-2, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pitolo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Pitolo submitted Adam Smith via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
8. Maki Pitolo KOs Pono Pananganan
On February 15, 2015 Maki Pitolo faced Pono Pananganan in a welterweight bout. Pitolo was 24 years old with a record of 4-2, and Pananganan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pitolo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Pitolo stopped Pono Pananganan via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Maki Pitolo KOs Paul Norman
On November 14, 2014 Maki Pitolo faced Paul Norman in a welterweight bout. Pitolo was 23 years old with a record of 3-2, and Norman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pitolo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pitolo stopped Paul Norman via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Maki Pitolo KOs Andrews Nakahara
On April 1, 2016 Maki Pitolo faced Andrews Nakahara in a welterweight bout. Pitolo was 25 years old with a record of 6-2, and Nakahara was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pitolo was on a 5-fight winning streak. Pitolo stopped Andrews Nakahara via TKO in the 2nd round.