Best fights of Tom Niinimäki
Over 14 years as a professional, Tom Niinimäki has compiled a 22-8-1 (15) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tom Niinimäki defeats Rani Yahya
On November 30, 2013 Tom Niinimäki faced Rani Yahya in a featherweight bout. Niinimäki was 31 years old with a record of 20-5-1, and Yahya was 29 with a record of 19-7. Niinimäki was on a 11-fight winning streak and Yahya was on a 3-fight winning streak. Niinimäki won via split decision.
2. Tom Niinimäki defeats Chase Beebe
On May 11, 2013 Tom Niinimäki defended his Cage bantamweight title against Chase Beebe. Niinimäki was 30 years old with a record of 18-5-1, and Beebe was 28 with a record of 24-9-1. Niinimäki was on a 9-fight winning streak, while Beebe was coming off a loss. Niinimäki won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Tom Niinimäki defeats Jonathan Brookins
On October 1, 2016 Tom Niinimäki faced Jonathan Brookins in a featherweight bout. Niinimäki was 34 years old with a record of 21-8-1, and Brookins was 31 with a record of 15-8. Niinimäki was on a 3-fight losing streak and Brookins was coming off a loss. Niinimäki won via unanimous decision.
4. Tom Niinimäki defeats Sergej Grecicho
On November 20, 2010 Tom Niinimäki fought Sergej Grecicho for the vacant Cage featherweight title. Niinimäki was 28 years old with a record of 14-5-1, and Grecicho was 25 with a record of 8-3-1. Niinimäki was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Grecicho was coming off a loss. Niinimäki won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Tom Niinimäki submits Vladimir Karasiov
On November 17, 2012 Tom Niinimäki defended his Cage featherweight title against Vladimir Karasiov. Niinimäki was 30 years old with a record of 17-5-1, and Karasiov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Niinimäki was on a 8-fight winning streak. Niinimäki submitted Vladimir Karasiov via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Tom Niinimäki KOs Johnny Frachey
On October 8, 2011 Tom Niinimäki defended his Cage featherweight title against Johnny Frachey. Niinimäki was 29 years old with a record of 15-5-1, and Frachey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Niinimäki was on a 6-fight winning streak. Niinimäki stopped Johnny Frachey via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Tom Niinimäki submits Ben Boekee
On May 8, 2010 Tom Niinimäki faced Ben Boekee. Niinimäki was 27 years old with a record of 12-5-1, and Boekee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Niinimäki was on a 3-fight winning streak. Niinimäki submitted Ben Boekee via kimura in the 1st round.
8. Tom Niinimäki submits Yunus Evloev
On April 3, 2010 Tom Niinimäki faced Yunus Evloev. Niinimäki was 27 years old with a record of 11-5-1, and Evloev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Niinimäki was on a 2-fight winning streak. Niinimäki submitted Yunus Evloev via kimura in the 1st round.
9. Tom Niinimäki submits Carlos Carrasco
On September 4, 2004 Tom Niinimäki faced Carlos Carrasco. Niinimäki was 22 years old with a record of 5-2, and Carrasco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Niinimäki was on a 3-fight winning streak. Niinimäki submitted Carlos Carrasco via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Tom Niinimäki KOs Ville Honkala
On November 1, 2003 Tom Niinimäki faced Ville Honkala. Niinimäki was 21 years old with a record of 3-2, and Honkala was 0 with a record of 0-0. Niinimäki was coming off a win. Niinimäki stopped Ville Honkala via TKO in the 1st round.