Best fights of Shinya Murofushi
Over 12 years as a professional, Shinya Murofushi has compiled a 13-6-1 (8) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Shinya Murofushi chokes out Junji Ito
On January 13, 2014 Shinya Murofushi fought Junji Ito for the vacant Shooto World flyweight title. Murofushi was 30 years old with a record of 9-3-1, and Ito was 27 with a record of 10-4. Murofushi was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ito was coming off a win. Murofushi submitted Junji Ito via choke-out in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Shinya Murofushi submits Rildeci Lima Dias
On September 11, 2016 Shinya Murofushi faced Rildeci Lima Dias in a flyweight bout. Murofushi was 33 years old with a record of 11-5-1, and Dias was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murofushi was coming off a loss. Murofushi submitted Rildeci Lima Dias via triangle armbar in the 2nd round.
3. Shinya Murofushi KOs Takehiro Ishii
On March 16, 2007 Shinya Murofushi faced Takehiro Ishii. Murofushi was 23 years old with a record of 2-0, and Ishii was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murofushi was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Murofushi stopped Takehiro Ishii via KO in the 1st round.
4. Shinya Murofushi submits Hiroaki Takezawa
On December 2, 2006 Shinya Murofushi faced Hiroaki Takezawa. Murofushi was 23 years old with a record of 1-0, and Takezawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murofushi was coming off a win. Murofushi submitted Hiroaki Takezawa via armbar in the 1st round.
5. Shinya Murofushi submits Tatsuya Yamamoto
On November 11, 2012 Shinya Murofushi faced Tatsuya Yamamoto. Murofushi was 29 years old with a record of 8-3-1, and Yamamoto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murofushi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Murofushi submitted Tatsuya Yamamoto via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
6. Shinya Murofushi submits Masayoshi Kato
On December 18, 2011 Shinya Murofushi faced Masayoshi Kato. Murofushi was 28 years old with a record of 6-3-1, and Kato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murofushi was coming off a loss. Murofushi submitted Masayoshi Kato via hammerlock in the 2nd round.
7. Shinya Murofushi submits Hiroyuki Ikeda
On October 1, 2006 Shinya Murofushi faced Hiroyuki Ikeda. Murofushi was 23 years old with a record of 0-0, and Ikeda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murofushi submitted Hiroyuki Ikeda via armbar in the 2nd round.
8. Shinya Murofushi submits Takehiro Harusaki in their 2nd fight
On May 9, 2010 Shinya Murofushi faced Takehiro Harusaki. It was their second meeting. Murofushi was 26 years old with a record of 5-2-1, and Harusaki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murofushi was on a 2-fight losing streak. Murofushi submitted Takehiro Harusaki via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
9. Shinya Murofushi defeats Takuya Eizumi
On November 1, 2015 Shinya Murofushi faced Takuya Eizumi in a flyweight bout. Murofushi was 32 years old with a record of 10-4-1, and Eizumi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murofushi was coming off a loss. Murofushi won via unanimous decision.
10. Shinya Murofushi defeats Yusei Shimokawa
On August 25, 2012 Shinya Murofushi faced Yusei Shimokawa. Murofushi was 29 years old with a record of 7-3-1, and Shimokawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murofushi was coming off a win. Murofushi won via unanimous decision.