Best fights of Yushin Okami
Over 22 years as a professional, Yushin Okami has compiled a 39-15 (18) record, including three title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Yushin Okami defeats Nate Marquardt
On November 13, 2010 Yushin Okami faced Nate Marquardt in a middleweight bout. Okami was 29 years old with a record of 26-5, and Marquardt was 31 with a record of 30-9-2. Okami was on a 2-fight winning streak and Marquardt was coming off a win. Okami won via unanimous decision.
2. Yushin Okami defeats Alan Belcher in their 2nd fight
On December 29, 2012 Yushin Okami faced Alan Belcher in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Okami was 31 years old with a record of 28-7, and Belcher was 28 with a record of 18-6. Okami was coming off a win and Belcher was on a 4-fight winning streak. Okami won via unanimous decision.
3. Yushin Okami defeats Dean Lister
On December 27, 2008 Yushin Okami faced Dean Lister in a middleweight bout. Okami was 27 years old with a record of 23-4, and Lister was 32 with a record of 11-5. Both Okami and Lister were on a 2-fight winning streak. Okami won via unanimous decision.
4. Yushin Okami defeats Héctor Lombard
On March 3, 2013 Yushin Okami faced Héctor Lombard in a middleweight bout. Okami was 31 years old with a record of 29-7, and Lombard was 35 with a record of 32-3-1. Okami was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lombard was coming off a win. Okami won via split decision.
5. Yushin Okami defeats Jason MacDonald
On October 20, 2007 Yushin Okami faced Jason MacDonald in a light heavyweight bout. Okami was 26 years old with a record of 21-4, and MacDonald was 32 with a record of 19-8. Okami was coming off a loss, while MacDonald was coming off a win. Okami won via unanimous decision.
6. Yushin Okami KOs Izuru Takeuchi
On June 11, 2006 Yushin Okami faced Izuru Takeuchi in a middleweight bout. Okami was 24 years old with a record of 16-3, and Takeuchi was 31 with a record of 19-6-6. Okami was coming off a win and Takeuchi was on a 4-fight winning streak. Okami stopped Izuru Takeuchi via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Yushin Okami defeats Mike Swick
On April 7, 2007 Yushin Okami faced Mike Swick in a middleweight bout. Okami was 25 years old with a record of 20-3, and Swick was 27 with a record of 10-1. Both Okami and Swick were on a 5-fight winning streak. Okami won via unanimous decision.
8. Yushin Okami loses to Jon Fitch via unanimous decision
On October 17, 2015 Yushin Okami faced Jon Fitch in a welterweight bout. Okami was 34 years old with a record of 31-9, and Fitch was 37 with a record of 27-7-1. Both Okami and Fitch were coming off a loss. Okami lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Fitch.
9. Yushin Okami defeats Kim Jae-young in their 2nd fight
On November 30, 2024 Yushin Okami fought Kim Jae-young for the vacant Shooto middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Okami was 43 years old with a record of 38-15, and Jae-young was 0 with a record of 0-0. Okami was coming off a win. Okami won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Yushin Okami defeats Paul Bradley
On December 31, 2016 Yushin Okami faced Paul Bradley in a welterweight bout. Okami was 35 years old with a record of 33-10, and Bradley was 33 with a record of 23-6. Okami was on a 2-fight winning streak and Bradley was coming off a win. Okami won via split decision.