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 best fights.

1. 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. 2. 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.

3. 3. 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.