Best fights of Tatsuya Kawajiri
Over 19 years as a professional, Tatsuya Kawajiri has compiled a 37-14-2 (22) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Tatsuya Kawajiri submits Joachim Hansen in their 2nd fight
On September 24, 2011 Tatsuya Kawajiri faced Joachim Hansen in a featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Kawajiri was 33 years old with a record of 28-7-2, and Hansen was 32 with a record of 22-10-1. Kawajiri was coming off a win and Hansen was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kawajiri submitted Joachim Hansen via arm-triangle choke in the 3rd round.
2. Tatsuya Kawajiri draws with Caol Uno
On March 22, 2004 Tatsuya Kawajiri faced Caol Uno in a lightweight bout. Kawajiri was 25 years old with a record of 10-2-1, and Uno was 28 with a record of 15-6-3. Kawajiri was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Uno was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
3. Tatsuya Kawajiri KOs Vítor Ribeiro in their 2nd fight
On December 14, 2004 Tatsuya Kawajiri fought Vítor Ribeiro for the Shooto welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Kawajiri was 26 years old with a record of 11-2-2, and Ribeiro was 25 with a record of 10-0. Kawajiri was coming off a win and Ribeiro was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Kawajiri stopped Vítor Ribeiro via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
4. Tatsuya Kawajiri defeats Joachim Hansen
On February 17, 2006 Tatsuya Kawajiri defended his Shooto welterweight title against Joachim Hansen. Kawajiri was 27 years old with a record of 15-3-2, and Hansen was 26 with a record of 13-3-1. Both Kawajiri and Hansen were coming off a loss. Kawajiri won via disqualification. Defended the title.
5. Tatsuya Kawajiri defeats Josh Thomson
On December 31, 2010 Tatsuya Kawajiri faced Josh Thomson in a lightweight bout. Kawajiri was 32 years old with a record of 26-6-2, and Thomson was 32 with a record of 18-3. Kawajiri was coming off a loss, while Thomson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kawajiri won via unanimous decision.
