Best fights of Michinori Tanaka
Over 13 years as a professional, Michinori Tanaka has compiled a 16-4 (6) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Michinori Tanaka loses to Rani Yahya via unanimous decision
On September 24, 2016 Michinori Tanaka faced Rani Yahya in a bantamweight bout. Tanaka was 25 years old with a record of 11-1, and Yahya was 32 with a record of 22-8. Tanaka was coming off a win and Yahya was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tanaka lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Yahya.
2. Michinori Tanaka defeats Kyle Aguon
On October 25, 2013 Michinori Tanaka defended his PXC bantamweight title against Kyle Aguon. Tanaka was 23 years old with a record of 8-0, and Aguon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tanaka was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Tanaka won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Michinori Tanaka defeats Crisanto Pitpitunge
On May 18, 2013 Michinori Tanaka fought Crisanto Pitpitunge for the vacant PXC bantamweight title. Tanaka was 22 years old with a record of 7-0, and Pitpitunge was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tanaka was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Tanaka won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Michinori Tanaka defeats Teruto Ishihara
On December 18, 2011 Michinori Tanaka fought Teruto Ishihara for the vacant 2011 Shooto Rookie 132 lbs bantamweight title. Tanaka was 21 years old with a record of 3-0, and Ishihara was 20 with a record of 3-0. Both Tanaka and Ishihara were on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Tanaka won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Michinori Tanaka defeats Roland Delorme
On June 14, 2014 Michinori Tanaka faced Roland Delorme in a bantamweight bout. Tanaka was 23 years old with a record of 9-0, and Delorme was 30 with a record of 10-3. Tanaka was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak, while Delorme was coming off a loss. Tanaka won via unanimous decision.
6. Michinori Tanaka loses to Kang Kyung-ho via split decision
On September 20, 2014 Michinori Tanaka faced Kang Kyung-ho in a bantamweight bout. Tanaka was 23 years old with a record of 10-0, and Kyung-ho was 27 with a record of 12-7. Tanaka was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Kyung-ho was coming off a win. Tanaka lost via split decision. Went the distance with Kyung-ho.
7. Michinori Tanaka submits Jong Hoon Choi
On March 10, 2012 Michinori Tanaka faced Jong Hoon Choi. Tanaka was 21 years old with a record of 4-0, and Choi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tanaka was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Tanaka submitted Jong Hoon Choi via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Michinori Tanaka submits Takuya Ogura
On August 6, 2011 Michinori Tanaka faced Takuya Ogura. Tanaka was 20 years old with a record of 2-0, and Ogura was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tanaka was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Tanaka submitted Takuya Ogura via triangle choke in the 1st round.
9. Michinori Tanaka submits Rogério Bontorin
On October 29, 2017 Michinori Tanaka faced Rogério Bontorin in a bantamweight bout. Tanaka was 27 years old with a record of 11-3, and Bontorin was 25 with a record of 12-0. Tanaka was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Bontorin was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Tanaka submitted Rogério Bontorin via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
10. Michinori Tanaka submits Caleb Vallotton
On March 8, 2013 Michinori Tanaka faced Caleb Vallotton. Tanaka was 22 years old with a record of 6-0, and Vallotton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tanaka was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Tanaka submitted Caleb Vallotton via triangle choke in the 2nd round.