Best fights of Daichi Kitakata
Over 15 years as a professional, Daichi Kitakata has compiled a 20-13-1 (10) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Daichi Kitakata KOs Yuta Miyazawa
On December 12, 2021 Daichi Kitakata defended his Pancrase strawweight title against Yuta Miyazawa. Kitakata was 30 years old with a record of 18-10-1, and Miyazawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kitakata was on a 2-fight losing streak. Kitakata stopped Yuta Miyazawa via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
2. Daichi Kitakata defeats Shinya Murofushi
On March 13, 2016 Daichi Kitakata faced Shinya Murofushi in a strawweight bout. Kitakata was 24 years old with a record of 11-7-1, and Murofushi was 32 with a record of 11-4-1. Both Kitakata and Murofushi were coming off a win. Kitakata won via unanimous decision.
3. Daichi Kitakata defeats Seiji Ozuka
On November 25, 2012 Daichi Kitakata faced Seiji Ozuka in a flyweight bout. Kitakata was 21 years old with a record of 6-3, and Ozuka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kitakata was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kitakata won via majority decision.
4. Daichi Kitakata defeats Isao Hirose
On April 28, 2012 Daichi Kitakata faced Isao Hirose in a flyweight bout. Kitakata was 21 years old with a record of 4-3, and Hirose was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kitakata was coming off a loss. Kitakata won via majority decision.
5. Daichi Kitakata defeats Shohei Takamatsu
On November 27, 2011 Daichi Kitakata faced Shohei Takamatsu in a flyweight bout. Kitakata was 20 years old with a record of 3-2, and Takamatsu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kitakata was coming off a loss. Kitakata won via majority decision.
6. Daichi Kitakata submits Hiroaki Ijima
On May 20, 2018 Daichi Kitakata faced Hiroaki Ijima in a strawweight bout. Kitakata was 27 years old with a record of 15-8-1, and Ijima was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kitakata was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kitakata submitted Hiroaki Ijima via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
7. Daichi Kitakata KOs Shinobu Aoyama
On December 19, 2010 Daichi Kitakata faced Shinobu Aoyama in a flyweight bout. Kitakata was 19 years old with a record of 1-1, and Aoyama was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kitakata was coming off a loss. Kitakata stopped Shinobu Aoyama via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Daichi Kitakata submits Yuya Ono in 45 seconds
On March 22, 2010 Daichi Kitakata faced Yuya Ono in a flyweight bout. Kitakata was 18 years old with a record of 0-0, and Ono was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kitakata submitted Yuya Ono via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
9. Daichi Kitakata submits Kanta Sato
On October 19, 2014 Daichi Kitakata faced Kanta Sato in a strawweight bout. Kitakata was 23 years old with a record of 8-6-1, and Sato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kitakata was coming off a win. Kitakata submitted Kanta Sato via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
10. Daichi Kitakata KOs Yusuke Ogikubo
On August 5, 2012 Daichi Kitakata faced Yusuke Ogikubo in a flyweight bout. Kitakata was 21 years old with a record of 5-3, and Ogikubo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kitakata was coming off a win. Kitakata stopped Yusuke Ogikubo via TKO in the 2nd round.