Best fights of Yuya Wakamatsu
Over 11 years as a professional, Yuya Wakamatsu has compiled a 19-6 (13) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Yuya Wakamatsu KOs Adriano Moraes in their 2nd fight
On March 23, 2025 Yuya Wakamatsu fought Adriano Moraes for the vacant ONE flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Wakamatsu was 30 years old with a record of 18-6, and Moraes was 36 with a record of 21-5. Wakamatsu was on a 3-fight winning streak and Moraes was coming off a win. Wakamatsu stopped Adriano Moraes via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Yuya Wakamatsu loses to Demetrious Johnson via KO
On March 31, 2019 Yuya Wakamatsu faced Demetrious Johnson in a flyweight bout. Wakamatsu was 24 years old with a record of 10-3, and Johnson was 32 with a record of 20-3-1. Both Wakamatsu and Johnson were coming off a loss. Johnson submitted Wakamatsu via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
3. Yuya Wakamatsu KOs Mamoru Yamaguchi
On July 1, 2018 Yuya Wakamatsu faced Mamoru Yamaguchi in a flyweight bout. Wakamatsu was 23 years old with a record of 9-2, and Yamaguchi was 41 with a record of 31-11-5. Both Wakamatsu and Yamaguchi were coming off a loss. Wakamatsu stopped Mamoru Yamaguchi via TKO in the 2nd round.