Best fights of Mikihito Yamagami
Over 6 years as a professional, Mikihito Yamagami has compiled a 10-4 (5) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mikihito Yamagami chokes out Junji Ito in their 2nd fight
On September 30, 2012 Mikihito Yamagami defended his Shooto World flyweight title against Junji Ito. It was their second meeting. Yamagami was 25 years old with a record of 7-2, and Ito was 26 with a record of 9-3. Yamagami was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ito was coming off a win. Yamagami submitted Junji Ito via choke-out in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
2. Mikihito Yamagami defeats Shinya Murofushi
On November 19, 2010 Mikihito Yamagami faced Shinya Murofushi in a flyweight bout. Yamagami was 23 years old with a record of 4-2, and Murofushi was 27 with a record of 6-2-1. Both Yamagami and Murofushi were coming off a win. Yamagami won via majority decision.
3. Mikihito Yamagami defeats Mamoru Yamaguchi
On June 22, 2013 Mikihito Yamagami faced Mamoru Yamaguchi in a light flyweight bout. Yamagami was 26 years old with a record of 8-2, and Yamaguchi was 36 with a record of 26-7-3. Yamagami was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Yamaguchi was on a 2-fight losing streak. Yamagami won via majority decision.
4. Mikihito Yamagami KOs Narongchai Dragontail
On December 15, 2013 Mikihito Yamagami faced Narongchai Dragontail in a flyweight bout. Yamagami was 26 years old with a record of 9-2, and Dragontail was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamagami was on a 6-fight winning streak. Yamagami stopped Narongchai Dragontail via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Mikihito Yamagami defeats Hiroyuki Kondo
On August 3, 2008 Mikihito Yamagami faced Hiroyuki Kondo in a flyweight bout. Yamagami was 21 years old with a record of 0-0, and Kondo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamagami won via majority decision.
6. Mikihito Yamagami KOs Junji Ikoma in 41 seconds
On November 5, 2011 Mikihito Yamagami fought Junji Ikoma for the Shooto flyweight title. Yamagami was 24 years old with a record of 6-2, and Ikoma was 41 with a record of 14-12-6. Yamagami was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ikoma was coming off a win. Yamagami stopped Junji Ikoma via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new flyweight champion.
7. Mikihito Yamagami KOs Yusuke Sato
On October 5, 2008 Mikihito Yamagami faced Yusuke Sato in a flyweight bout. Yamagami was 21 years old with a record of 1-0, and Sato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamagami was coming off a win. Yamagami stopped Yusuke Sato via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Mikihito Yamagami defeats Atsushi Takeuchi in their 2nd fight
On April 29, 2011 Mikihito Yamagami faced Atsushi Takeuchi in a flyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Yamagami was 23 years old with a record of 5-2, and Takeuchi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamagami was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yamagami won via unanimous decision.
9. Mikihito Yamagami submits Junji Ito
On December 13, 2008 Mikihito Yamagami faced Junji Ito in a strawweight bout. Yamagami was 21 years old with a record of 2-0, and Ito was 22 with a record of 3-1. Yamagami was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Ito was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yamagami submitted Junji Ito via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
10. Mikihito Yamagami defeats Takehiro Harusaki
On July 4, 2010 Mikihito Yamagami faced Takehiro Harusaki in a flyweight bout. Yamagami was 23 years old with a record of 3-2, and Harusaki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamagami was on a 2-fight losing streak. Yamagami won via unanimous decision.