Best fights of Daijiro Matsui
Over 23 years as a professional, Daijiro Matsui has compiled a 16-31-7 (4) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Daijiro Matsui loses to Yuki Kondo via unanimous decision
On August 27, 2006 Daijiro Matsui fought Yuki Kondo for the Pancrase light heavyweight title. Matsui was 33 years old with a record of 8-14-4, and Kondo was 31 with a record of 44-18-5. Matsui was coming off a loss and Kondo was on a 2-fight losing streak. Matsui lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Kondo.
2. Daijiro Matsui loses to Keiichiro Yamamiya via unanimous decision
On March 9, 2013 Daijiro Matsui faced Keiichiro Yamamiya in a light heavyweight bout. Matsui was 40 years old with a record of 12-25-6, and Yamamiya was 40 with a record of 44-29-10. Both Matsui and Yamamiya were coming off a loss. Matsui lost via unanimous decision.
3. Daijiro Matsui KOs Hideaki Sumi
On April 29, 2016 Daijiro Matsui faced Hideaki Sumi in a light heavyweight bout. Matsui was 43 years old with a record of 12-28-6, and Sumi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matsui was on a 4-fight losing streak. Matsui stopped Hideaki Sumi via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Daijiro Matsui KOs Tetsuo Kondo in 17 seconds
On July 31, 2016 Daijiro Matsui faced Tetsuo Kondo in a light heavyweight bout. Matsui was 43 years old with a record of 13-28-7, and Kondo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matsui stopped Tetsuo Kondo via KO in the 1st round.
5. Daijiro Matsui draws with Elvis Sinosic
On July 10, 2005 Daijiro Matsui faced Elvis Sinosic in a light heavyweight bout. Matsui was 32 years old with a record of 6-13-2, and Sinosic was 34 with a record of 5-7-1. Matsui was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Sinosic was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
6. Daijiro Matsui defeats Curtis Stout
On February 4, 2006 Daijiro Matsui faced Curtis Stout. Matsui was 33 years old with a record of 7-13-4, and Stout was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matsui won via majority decision.
7. Daijiro Matsui KOs Daisuke Watanabe
On August 27, 2005 Daijiro Matsui faced Daisuke Watanabe. Matsui was 32 years old with a record of 6-13-3, and Watanabe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matsui stopped Daisuke Watanabe via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Daijiro Matsui loses to Ryo Chonan via majority decision
On January 22, 2004 Daijiro Matsui faced Ryo Chonan. Matsui was 31 years old with a record of 6-10-2, and Chonan was 27 with a record of 5-3. Both Matsui and Chonan were on a 2-fight winning streak. Matsui lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Chonan.
9. Daijiro Matsui loses to Vitor Belfort via unanimous decision
On August 27, 2000 Daijiro Matsui faced Vitor Belfort in a heavyweight bout. Matsui was 27 years old with a record of 1-4-2, and Belfort was 23 with a record of 7-2. Matsui was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Belfort was coming off a win. Matsui lost via unanimous decision.
10. Daijiro Matsui loses to Paulo Filho via unanimous decision
On June 27, 2004 Daijiro Matsui faced Paulo Filho. Matsui was 31 years old with a record of 6-11-2, and Filho was 26 with a record of 6-0. Matsui was coming off a loss, while Filho was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Matsui lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Filho.