Completed MMA Bout

Ikuhisa Minowa vs. Taiei Kin

Main Card | Tournament Round of 16 | 84 kg | Pro MMA

Taiei Kin defeats Ikuhisa Minowa via 2 Round Decision

Taiei "Kin-Chan" Kin
"Minowaman" Ikuhisa Minowa

Kin
Decision
Round 2

Taiei Kin Ikuhisa Minowa

"Kin-Chan" "Minowaman"

2-2-0   Pro Record At Fight   40-27-8
Climbed to 3-2   Record After Fight   Fell to 40-28-8
+258 (Moderate Underdog)   Betting Odds   -388 (Moderate Favorite)
South Korea   Nationality   Japan
Hyogo, Japan   Fighting out of   Tokyo, Japan
37 years, 9 months, 3 weeks   Age at Fight   32 years, 3 months, 2 weeks, 3 days
5'10" (178cm)   Height   5'9" (175cm)
N/A   Reach   70.5" (179cm)
  Gym   Freelance
Dream 2
  • Bout Information
  • Event: Dream 2: Middleweight GP 2008 First Round
  • Date: Tuesday 04.29.2008
  • Referee: Daisuke Noguchi
  • Venue: Saitama Super Arena
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Saitama, Japan
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 2 of 8)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 84 kg (185.2 lbs)
  • TV Commentary: Kenny Rice, Frank Trigg
  • Broadcast: N/A
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Minowa Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Kin Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Tournament: Dream 2008 Middleweight Grand Prix
  • Tournament Round: Round of 16
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