Best fights of Yasuhito Namekawa
Over 10 years as a professional, Yasuhito Namekawa has compiled a 28-16-5 (21) record, fighting across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Yasuhito Namekawa draws with Katsuyori Shibata
On October 23, 2008 Yasuhito Namekawa faced Katsuyori Shibata in a middleweight bout. Namekawa was 33 years old with a record of 28-16-4, and Shibata was 28 with a record of 2-5. Namekawa was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Shibata was on a 5-fight losing streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
2. Yasuhito Namekawa submits Egidijus Valavičius in their 2nd fight
On February 15, 2004 Yasuhito Namekawa faced Egidijus Valavičius in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Namekawa was 29 years old with a record of 17-12-2, and Valavičius was 25 with a record of 5-3. Both Namekawa and Valavičius were coming off a win. Namekawa submitted Egidijus Valavičius via guillotine choke in the 1st round.