Best fights of Shinichi Kojima
Over 12 years as a professional, Shinichi Kojima has compiled a 14-6-5 (9) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Shinichi Kojima chokes out Mamoru Yamaguchi in their 2nd fight
On October 14, 2006 Shinichi Kojima fought Mamoru Yamaguchi for the Shooto bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Kojima was 27 years old with a record of 6-1-3, and Yamaguchi was 29 with a record of 17-2-3. Kojima was coming off a win and Yamaguchi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kojima submitted Mamoru Yamaguchi via choke-out in the 1st round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Shinichi Kojima submits Mamoru Yamaguchi in their 3rd fight
On July 18, 2008 Shinichi Kojima fought Mamoru Yamaguchi for the vacant Shooto bantamweight title. It was their third meeting. Kojima was 29 years old with a record of 8-3-4, and Yamaguchi was 31 with a record of 20-4-3. Kojima was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Yamaguchi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kojima submitted Mamoru Yamaguchi via guillotine choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Shinichi Kojima draws with Mamoru Yamaguchi
On March 24, 2006 Shinichi Kojima fought Mamoru Yamaguchi for the Shooto bantamweight title. Kojima was 27 years old with a record of 5-1-2, and Yamaguchi was 28 with a record of 15-2-2. Kojima was on a 2-fight winning streak and Yamaguchi was on a 4-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Shinichi Kojima defeats Daiji Takahashi
On January 29, 2005 Shinichi Kojima faced Daiji Takahashi. Kojima was 25 years old with a record of 2-1-1, and Takahashi was 27 with a record of 6-6-2. Takahashi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kojima won via unanimous decision.
5. Shinichi Kojima submits Rey Docyogen
On February 2, 2013 Shinichi Kojima faced Rey Docyogen in a bantamweight bout. Kojima was 33 years old with a record of 12-5-5, and Docyogen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kojima was coming off a loss. Kojima submitted Rey Docyogen via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
6. Shinichi Kojima submits Chris MacGrath
On November 5, 2005 Shinichi Kojima faced Chris MacGrath. Kojima was 26 years old with a record of 3-1-2, and MacGrath was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kojima submitted Chris MacGrath via rear naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Shinichi Kojima submits Yusei Shimokawa
On September 8, 2006 Shinichi Kojima faced Yusei Shimokawa in a bantamweight bout. Kojima was 27 years old with a record of 5-1-3, and Shimokawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kojima submitted Yusei Shimokawa via rear naked choke in the 2nd round.
8. Shinichi Kojima submits Yuki Shoujou
On March 20, 2009 Shinichi Kojima faced Yuki Shoujou in a bantamweight bout. Kojima was 30 years old with a record of 9-3-5, and Shoujou was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kojima submitted Yuki Shoujou via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
9. Shinichi Kojima KOs Setsu Iguchi
On December 17, 2005 Shinichi Kojima faced Setsu Iguchi. Kojima was 26 years old with a record of 4-1-2, and Iguchi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kojima was coming off a win. Kojima stopped Setsu Iguchi via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Shinichi Kojima KOs Yasuhiro Akagi
On July 15, 2007 Shinichi Kojima faced Yasuhiro Akagi in a bantamweight bout. Kojima was 28 years old with a record of 7-1-4, and Akagi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kojima stopped Yasuhiro Akagi via TKO in the 3rd round.