Best fights of Yoshihiro Akiyama
Over 17 years as a professional, Yoshihiro Akiyama has compiled a 16-7 (14) record, including one title fight across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Yoshihiro Akiyama KOs Shinya Aoki
On March 26, 2022 Yoshihiro Akiyama faced Shinya Aoki in a lightweight bout. Akiyama was 46 years old with a record of 15-7, and Aoki was 38 with a record of 47-9. Akiyama was coming off a win and Aoki was on a 4-fight winning streak. Akiyama stopped Shinya Aoki via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Yoshihiro Akiyama KOs Denis Kang
On October 28, 2007 Yoshihiro Akiyama faced Denis Kang in a heavyweight bout. Akiyama was 32 years old with a record of 9-1, and Kang was 30 with a record of 29-8-1. Kang was coming off a win. Akiyama stopped Denis Kang via KO in the 1st round.
3. Yoshihiro Akiyama defeats Alan Belcher
On July 11, 2009 Yoshihiro Akiyama faced Alan Belcher in a light heavyweight bout. Akiyama was 33 years old with a record of 12-1, and Belcher was 25 with a record of 14-5. Both Akiyama and Belcher were on a 2-fight winning streak. Akiyama won via split decision.
4. Yoshihiro Akiyama loses to Chris Leben via KO
On July 3, 2010 Yoshihiro Akiyama faced Chris Leben in a middleweight bout. Akiyama was 34 years old with a record of 13-1, and Leben was 29 with a record of 20-7. Akiyama was on a 3-fight winning streak and Leben was on a 2-fight winning streak. Leben submitted Akiyama via triangle choke in the 3rd round.
5. Yoshihiro Akiyama loses to Jake Shields via unanimous decision
On February 26, 2012 Yoshihiro Akiyama faced Jake Shields in a welterweight bout. Akiyama was 36 years old with a record of 13-4, and Shields was 33 with a record of 26-6-1. Akiyama was on a 3-fight losing streak and Shields was on a 2-fight losing streak. Akiyama lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Shields.
6. Yoshihiro Akiyama loses to Michael Bisping via unanimous decision
On October 16, 2010 Yoshihiro Akiyama faced Michael Bisping in a middleweight bout. Akiyama was 35 years old with a record of 13-2, and Bisping was 31 with a record of 19-3. Akiyama was coming off a loss, while Bisping was coming off a win. Akiyama lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bisping.
7. Yoshihiro Akiyama submits Melvin Manhoef
On October 9, 2006 Yoshihiro Akiyama fought Melvin Manhoef for the vacant Hero's 2006 Grand Prix light heavyweight title. Akiyama was 31 years old with a record of 8-1, and Manhoef was 30 with a record of 16-2-1. Akiyama was on a 7-fight winning streak and Manhoef was on a 10-fight winning streak. Akiyama submitted Melvin Manhoef via armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Yoshihiro Akiyama defeats Amir Sadollah
On September 20, 2014 Yoshihiro Akiyama faced Amir Sadollah in a welterweight bout. Akiyama was 39 years old with a record of 13-5, and Sadollah was 34 with a record of 6-4. Akiyama was on a 4-fight losing streak and Sadollah was coming off a loss. Akiyama won via unanimous decision.
9. Yoshihiro Akiyama submits Masanori Tonooka
On September 23, 2008 Yoshihiro Akiyama faced Masanori Tonooka in a middleweight bout. Akiyama was 33 years old with a record of 11-1, and Tonooka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akiyama was coming off a win. Akiyama submitted Masanori Tonooka via armbar in the 1st round.
10. Yoshihiro Akiyama KOs Sherif Mohamed
On February 28, 2020 Yoshihiro Akiyama faced Sherif Mohamed in a middleweight bout. Akiyama was 44 years old with a record of 14-7, and Mohamed was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akiyama was on a 2-fight losing streak. Akiyama stopped Sherif Mohamed via KO in the 1st round.