Best fights of Yoshiro Maeda
Over 22 years as a professional, Yoshiro Maeda has compiled a 40-19-3 (24) record, including nine title fights across four weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Yoshiro Maeda draws with Mamoru Yamaguchi
On October 20, 2013 Yoshiro Maeda faced Mamoru Yamaguchi in a light flyweight bout. Maeda was 31 years old with a record of 30-13-2, and Yamaguchi was 36 with a record of 26-8-3. Maeda was on a 2-fight losing streak and Yamaguchi was on a 3-fight losing streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
2. Yoshiro Maeda submits Takafumi Otsuka in their 2nd fight
On February 18, 2012 Yoshiro Maeda fought Takafumi Otsuka for the DEEP bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Maeda was 30 years old with a record of 28-11-2, and Otsuka was 25 with a record of 12-9-1. Maeda was on a 2-fight losing streak and Otsuka was coming off a loss. Maeda submitted Takafumi Otsuka via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
3. Yoshiro Maeda draws with Kim Jong-man
On December 22, 2007 Yoshiro Maeda faced Kim Jong-man in a featherweight bout. Maeda was 26 years old with a record of 22-4-1, and Jong-man was 29 with a record of 21-5-1. Maeda was on a 3-fight winning streak and Jong-man was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Yoshiro Maeda defeats Daiki Hata in their 2nd fight
On August 27, 2006 Yoshiro Maeda fought Daiki Hata for the vacant Pancrase featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Maeda was 24 years old with a record of 18-3-1, and Hata was 24 with a record of 5-2-3. Maeda was coming off a win and Hata was on a 4-fight winning streak. Maeda won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Yoshiro Maeda defeats Haruo Ochi
On December 31, 2014 Yoshiro Maeda faced Haruo Ochi in a flyweight bout. Maeda was 33 years old with a record of 30-15-3, and Ochi was 30 with a record of 11-4-1. Maeda was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Ochi was coming off a win. Maeda won via majority decision.