Best fights of Daisuke Nakamura
Over 23 years as a professional, Daisuke Nakamura has compiled a 35-28-1 (27) record, including seven title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Daisuke Nakamura KOs Takafumi Ito
On October 19, 2012 Daisuke Nakamura defended his DEEP lightweight title against Takafumi Ito. Nakamura was 32 years old with a record of 26-13, and Ito was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakamura was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nakamura stopped Takafumi Ito via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
2. Daisuke Nakamura defeats Ferrid Kheder
On August 28, 2009 Daisuke Nakamura faced Ferrid Kheder in a middleweight bout. Nakamura was 29 years old with a record of 19-10, and Kheder was 34 with a record of 16-4. Nakamura was coming off a loss, while Kheder was on a 8-fight winning streak. Nakamura won via unanimous decision.
3. Daisuke Nakamura defeats Yasuaki Kishimoto
On June 15, 2012 Daisuke Nakamura fought Yasuaki Kishimoto for the vacant DEEP lightweight title. Nakamura was 32 years old with a record of 25-13, and Kishimoto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakamura was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nakamura won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Daisuke Nakamura defeats Akihiro Gono
On February 18, 2012 Daisuke Nakamura faced Akihiro Gono in a welterweight bout. Nakamura was 31 years old with a record of 24-13, and Gono was 37 with a record of 32-16-7. Nakamura was coming off a win, while Gono was coming off a loss. Nakamura won via unanimous decision.
5. Daisuke Nakamura submits Seichi Ikemoto
On August 26, 2006 Daisuke Nakamura faced Seichi Ikemoto in a lightweight bout. Nakamura was 26 years old with a record of 10-8, and Ikemoto was 31 with a record of 14-13-4. Nakamura was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ikemoto was coming off a win. Nakamura submitted Seichi Ikemoto via armbar in the 1st round.
6. Daisuke Nakamura loses to Satoru Kitaoka via unanimous decision
On April 26, 2013 Daisuke Nakamura defended his DEEP lightweight title against Satoru Kitaoka. Nakamura was 32 years old with a record of 27-13, and Kitaoka was 33 with a record of 30-12-9. Nakamura was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Kitaoka was coming off a loss. Nakamura lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Kitaoka.
7. Daisuke Nakamura submits Jai Bradney
On August 27, 2010 Daisuke Nakamura faced Jai Bradney in a lightweight bout. Nakamura was 30 years old with a record of 21-12, and Bradney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakamura was coming off a win. Nakamura submitted Jai Bradney via armbar in the 1st round.
8. Daisuke Nakamura submits Carlos Valeri in 26 seconds
On October 29, 2008 Daisuke Nakamura faced Carlos Valeri in a welterweight bout. Nakamura was 28 years old with a record of 17-9, and Valeri was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakamura was on a 6-fight winning streak. Nakamura submitted Carlos Valeri via flying armbar in the 1st round.
9. Daisuke Nakamura loses to Mizuto Hirota via unanimous decision
On April 29, 2014 Daisuke Nakamura faced Mizuto Hirota in a lightweight bout. Nakamura was 33 years old with a record of 27-14, and Hirota was 32 with a record of 14-7-1. Nakamura was coming off a loss and Hirota was on a 3-fight losing streak. Nakamura lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hirota.
10. Daisuke Nakamura submits Hideo Tokoro
On December 31, 2008 Daisuke Nakamura faced Hideo Tokoro in a welterweight bout. Nakamura was 28 years old with a record of 18-9, and Tokoro was 31 with a record of 24-18-1. Nakamura was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Tokoro was coming off a loss. Nakamura submitted Hideo Tokoro via armbar in the 1st round.