Best fights of Martijn de Jong
Over 6 years as a professional, Martijn de Jong has compiled a 8-7-3 (6) record, fighting across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Martijn de Jong KOs Tulio Palhares
On March 18, 2001 Martijn de Jong faced Tulio Palhares in a middleweight bout. Jong was 26 years old with a record of 6-4, and Palhares was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jong was coming off a win. Jong stopped Tulio Palhares via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Martijn de Jong draws with Izuru Takeuchi in their 2nd fight
On November 25, 2001 Martijn de Jong faced Izuru Takeuchi in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Jong was 27 years old with a record of 7-6-1, and Takeuchi was 27 with a record of 7-3-2. Takeuchi was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
3. Martijn de Jong draws with Shiko Yamashita
On May 4, 2003 Martijn de Jong faced Shiko Yamashita in a middleweight bout. Jong was 28 years old with a record of 8-7-2, and Yamashita was 29 with a record of 7-2-2. Jong was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Martijn de Jong submits Dave Dalgliesh
On March 17, 2002 Martijn de Jong faced Dave Dalgliesh in a middleweight bout. Jong was 27 years old with a record of 7-6-2, and Dalgliesh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jong submitted Dave Dalgliesh via triangle choke in the 2nd round.
5. Martijn de Jong submits Taro Obata
On May 28, 1997 Martijn de Jong faced Taro Obata. Jong was 22 years old with a record of 0-0, and Obata was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jong submitted Taro Obata via armbar in the 1st round.
6. Martijn de Jong submits Yuki Sasaki in 40 seconds
On November 12, 2000 Martijn de Jong faced Yuki Sasaki in a middleweight bout. Jong was 26 years old with a record of 5-4, and Sasaki was 24 with a record of 6-2. Jong was on a 3-fight losing streak and Sasaki was coming off a loss. Jong submitted Yuki Sasaki via triangle choke in the 1st round.
7. Martijn de Jong loses to Izuru Takeuchi via split decision
On July 6, 2001 Martijn de Jong faced Izuru Takeuchi in a middleweight bout. Jong was 26 years old with a record of 7-5, and Takeuchi was 26 with a record of 6-3-2. Both Jong and Takeuchi were coming off a loss. Jong lost via split decision. Went the distance with Takeuchi.
8. Martijn de Jong submits Richard Plug in their 2nd fight
On September 5, 1999 Martijn de Jong faced Richard Plug in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Jong was 25 years old with a record of 4-1, and Plug was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jong was on a 3-fight winning streak. Jong submitted Richard Plug via ankle lock in the 2nd round.
9. Martijn de Jong submits Harold van Rijst in their 2nd fight
On March 14, 1999 Martijn de Jong faced Harold van Rijst. It was their second meeting. Jong was 24 years old with a record of 2-1, and Rijst was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jong was coming off a win. Jong submitted Harold van Rijst via armbar in the 2nd round.
10. Martijn de Jong defeats Leslie Nijman
On May 15, 1999 Martijn de Jong faced Leslie Nijman. Jong was 24 years old with a record of 3-1, and Nijman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jong was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jong won via NA.