Best fights of Namiki Kawahara
Over 9 years as a professional, Namiki Kawahara has compiled a 9-6-1 (6) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Namiki Kawahara chokes out Haruo Ochi in their 2nd fight
On August 23, 2020 Namiki Kawahara fought Haruo Ochi for the DEEP strawweight title. It was their second meeting. Kawahara was 31 years old with a record of 6-3-1, and Ochi was 36 with a record of 19-8-2. Kawahara was coming off a win, while Ochi was coming off a loss. Kawahara submitted Haruo Ochi via choke-out in the 2nd round. Crowned the new strawweight champion.
2. Namiki Kawahara loses to Haruo Ochi via unanimous decision
On March 9, 2019 Namiki Kawahara fought Haruo Ochi for the DEEP strawweight title. Kawahara was 29 years old with a record of 5-1-1, and Ochi was 35 with a record of 18-7-2. Ochi was on a 6-fight winning streak. Kawahara lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ochi.
3. Namiki Kawahara KOs Jun Nakamura
On November 17, 2019 Namiki Kawahara faced Jun Nakamura in a strawweight bout. Kawahara was 30 years old with a record of 5-3-1, and Nakamura was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawahara was on a 2-fight losing streak. Kawahara stopped Jun Nakamura via KO in the 1st round.
4. Namiki Kawahara KOs Noriyuki Takei
On March 20, 2017 Namiki Kawahara faced Noriyuki Takei. Kawahara was 27 years old with a record of 3-1, and Takei was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawahara was coming off a loss. Kawahara stopped Noriyuki Takei via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Namiki Kawahara KOs Icho Tomonaga in 16 seconds
On March 21, 2016 Namiki Kawahara faced Icho Tomonaga. Kawahara was 26 years old with a record of 1-0, and Tomonaga was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawahara was coming off a win. Kawahara stopped Icho Tomonaga via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Namiki Kawahara KOs Yutaro Muramoto
On July 15, 2017 Namiki Kawahara faced Yutaro Muramoto. Kawahara was 27 years old with a record of 4-1, and Muramoto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawahara was coming off a win. Kawahara stopped Yutaro Muramoto via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Namiki Kawahara submits Magisa Magisa
On October 9, 2016 Namiki Kawahara faced Magisa Magisa. Kawahara was 27 years old with a record of 2-0, and Magisa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawahara was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Kawahara submitted Magisa Magisa via armbar in the 2nd round.
8. Namiki Kawahara defeats Anthony Do
On March 29, 2024 Namiki Kawahara fought Anthony Do for the vacant A1C strawweight title. Kawahara was 34 years old with a record of 7-5-1, and Do was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawahara was on a 2-fight losing streak. Kawahara won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Namiki Kawahara defeats Charlie Falco
On October 5, 2024 Namiki Kawahara fought Charlie Falco for the vacant CWSE strawweight title. Kawahara was 35 years old with a record of 8-6-1, and Falco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawahara was coming off a loss. Kawahara won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Namiki Kawahara defeats Tatsuki Ozaki
On December 23, 2015 Namiki Kawahara faced Tatsuki Ozaki. Kawahara was 26 years old with a record of 0-0, and Ozaki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kawahara won via unanimous decision.