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 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 KOs Evan Tanner
On March 1, 2008 Yushin Okami faced Evan Tanner in a middleweight bout. Okami was 26 years old with a record of 22-4, and Tanner was 37 with a record of 32-6. Both Okami and Tanner were coming off a win. Okami stopped Evan Tanner via KO in the 2nd round.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.