Best fights of Masakazu Imanari
Over 23 years as a professional, Masakazu Imanari has compiled a 40-22-2 (30) record, including eleven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Masakazu Imanari submits Yoshiro Maeda
On December 2, 2005 Masakazu Imanari fought Yoshiro Maeda for the vacant DEEP featherweight title. Imanari was 29 years old with a record of 8-4-2, and Maeda was 24 with a record of 17-1-1. Imanari was on a 2-fight winning streak and Maeda was on a 4-fight winning streak. Imanari submitted Yoshiro Maeda via toe hold in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
2. Masakazu Imanari submits Kim Jong-man
On August 5, 2007 Masakazu Imanari defended his DEEP featherweight title against Kim Jong-man. Imanari was 31 years old with a record of 11-5-2, and Jong-man was 29 with a record of 20-4-1. Imanari was on a 2-fight winning streak. Imanari submitted Kim Jong-man via armbar in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Masakazu Imanari submits Kenji Osawa
On May 29, 2011 Masakazu Imanari faced Kenji Osawa in a bantamweight bout. Imanari was 35 years old with a record of 22-8-2, and Osawa was 34 with a record of 17-9-2. Imanari was coming off a win and Osawa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Imanari submitted Kenji Osawa via achilles lock in the 2nd round.
4. Masakazu Imanari submits Hiroshi Umemura in 29 seconds
On August 17, 2008 Masakazu Imanari fought Hiroshi Umemura for the vacant DEEP bantamweight title. Imanari was 32 years old with a record of 14-6-2, and Umemura was 36 with a record of 11-7-3. Imanari was coming off a loss, while Umemura was on a 8-fight winning streak. Imanari submitted Hiroshi Umemura via heel hook in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.