Best fights of Shinya Aoki
Over 22 years as a professional, Shinya Aoki has compiled a 49-12 (36) record, including 15 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Shinya Aoki submits John Lineker
On January 28, 2024 Shinya Aoki faced John Lineker in a bantamweight bout. Aoki was 40 years old with a record of 47-11, and Lineker was 33 with a record of 37-10. Aoki was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Lineker was on a 2-fight winning streak. Aoki submitted John Lineker via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
2. Shinya Aoki defeats Satoru Kitaoka
On December 31, 2011 Shinya Aoki defended his Dream lightweight title against Satoru Kitaoka. Aoki was 28 years old with a record of 29-5, and Kitaoka was 31 with a record of 29-10-9. Aoki was on a 6-fight winning streak and Kitaoka was on a 4-fight winning streak. Aoki won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Shinya Aoki defeats Akira Kikuchi
On February 17, 2006 Shinya Aoki fought Akira Kikuchi for the Shooto welterweight title. Aoki was 22 years old with a record of 6-2, and Kikuchi was 27 with a record of 13-1. Aoki was coming off a win and Kikuchi was on a 7-fight winning streak. Aoki won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
4. Shinya Aoki submits Tatsuya Kawajiri
On July 10, 2010 Shinya Aoki defended his Dream lightweight title against Tatsuya Kawajiri. Aoki was 27 years old with a record of 23-5, and Kawajiri was 32 with a record of 26-5-2. Aoki was coming off a loss, while Kawajiri was on a 4-fight winning streak. Aoki submitted Tatsuya Kawajiri via achilles lock in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Shinya Aoki submits Joachim Hansen in their 3rd fight
On October 6, 2009 Shinya Aoki fought Joachim Hansen for the DREAM lightweight title. It was their third meeting. Aoki was 26 years old with a record of 21-4, and Hansen was 30 with a record of 19-7-1. Aoki was coming off a win and Hansen was on a 2-fight winning streak. Aoki submitted Joachim Hansen via armbar in the 2nd round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
6. Shinya Aoki defeats Akira Kikuchi in their 2nd fight
On February 17, 2007 Shinya Aoki defended his Shooto welterweight title against Akira Kikuchi. It was their second meeting. Aoki was 23 years old with a record of 11-2, and Kikuchi was 28 with a record of 14-2. Aoki was on a 6-fight winning streak and Kikuchi was coming off a win. Aoki won via split decision. Defended the title.
7. Shinya Aoki defeats Marcus Aurélio
On September 25, 2010 Shinya Aoki faced Marcus Aurélio in a lightweight bout. Aoki was 27 years old with a record of 24-5, and Aurélio was 37 with a record of 20-8. Aoki was coming off a win and Aurélio was on a 2-fight winning streak. Aoki won via unanimous decision.
8. Shinya Aoki defeats Caol Uno
On July 21, 2008 Shinya Aoki faced Caol Uno in a lightweight bout. Aoki was 25 years old with a record of 16-2, and Uno was 33 with a record of 25-10-4. Aoki was on a 2-fight winning streak and Uno was coming off a win. Aoki won via unanimous decision.
9. Shinya Aoki defeats Gesias Cavalcante in their 2nd fight
On April 29, 2008 Shinya Aoki faced Gesias Cavalcante in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Aoki was 24 years old with a record of 14-2, and Cavalcante was 24 with a record of 14-1-1. Aoki won via unanimous decision.
10. Shinya Aoki defeats Vítor Ribeiro
On July 20, 2009 Shinya Aoki faced Vítor Ribeiro in a welterweight bout. Aoki was 26 years old with a record of 20-4, and Ribeiro was 30 with a record of 20-2. Aoki was coming off a loss, while Ribeiro was coming off a win. Aoki won via unanimous decision.