Best fights of Mei Yamaguchi
Over 17 years as a professional, Mei Yamaguchi has compiled a 21-16-1 (11) record, including four title fights across four weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Mei Yamaguchi submits Laura Balin
On May 17, 2019 Mei Yamaguchi faced Laura Balin in a strawweight bout. Yamaguchi was 36 years old with a record of 19-11-1, and Balin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamaguchi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yamaguchi submitted Laura Balin via Armbar in the 1st round.
2. Mei Yamaguchi KOs Miyoko Kusaka in 44 seconds
On February 21, 2015 Mei Yamaguchi faced Miyoko Kusaka in a featherweight bout. Yamaguchi was 32 years old with a record of 12-8-1, and Kusaka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamaguchi was coming off a loss. Yamaguchi stopped Miyoko Kusaka via KO in the 1st round.
3. Mei Yamaguchi chokes out Yukiko Seki
On May 18, 2014 Mei Yamaguchi faced Yukiko Seki in a atomweight bout. Yamaguchi was 31 years old with a record of 11-7-1, and Seki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamaguchi was on a 2-fight losing streak. Yamaguchi submitted Yukiko Seki via choke-out in the 1st round.
4. Mei Yamaguchi submits Seo Ye Jung
On May 25, 2013 Mei Yamaguchi faced Seo Ye Jung in a featherweight bout. Yamaguchi was 30 years old with a record of 10-5-1, and Jung was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamaguchi was coming off a loss. Yamaguchi submitted Seo Ye Jung via armbar in the 1st round.
5. Mei Yamaguchi defeats Tomomi Sunaba
On April 3, 2011 Mei Yamaguchi faced Tomomi Sunaba in a featherweight bout. Yamaguchi was 28 years old with a record of 6-2-1, and Sunaba was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamaguchi won via majority decision.
6. Mei Yamaguchi submits Akiko Naito
On May 3, 2011 Mei Yamaguchi faced Akiko Naito in a featherweight bout. Yamaguchi was 28 years old with a record of 7-2-1, and Naito was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamaguchi was coming off a win. Yamaguchi submitted Akiko Naito via armbar in the 1st round.
7. Mei Yamaguchi submits Yuka Tsuji in their 2nd fight
On February 11, 2010 Mei Yamaguchi fought Yuka Tsuji for the vacant Valkyrie featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Yamaguchi was 27 years old with a record of 5-2, and Tsuji was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamaguchi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yamaguchi submitted Yuka Tsuji via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Mei Yamaguchi KOs Satomi Takano
On May 31, 2015 Mei Yamaguchi faced Satomi Takano in a featherweight bout. Yamaguchi was 32 years old with a record of 14-8-1, and Takano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamaguchi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yamaguchi stopped Satomi Takano via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Mei Yamaguchi submits Jenny Huang
On June 30, 2017 Mei Yamaguchi faced Jenny Huang in a atomweight bout. Yamaguchi was 34 years old with a record of 15-10-1, and Huang was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamaguchi was on a 2-fight losing streak. Yamaguchi submitted Jenny Huang via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
10. Mei Yamaguchi submits Anna Saito
On March 11, 2007 Mei Yamaguchi faced Anna Saito in a lightweight bout. Yamaguchi was 24 years old with a record of 0-0, and Saito was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamaguchi submitted Anna Saito via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.