Eduard Folayang losses
Over 18 years as a professional, Eduard Folayang has compiled a 23-14 (9) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. He has 14 losses against twelve different opponents, three of them in title fights.
14. Eduard Folayang loses to Shinya Aoki in their 4th fight via KO in 53 seconds
On March 23, 2025 Eduard Folayang faced Shinya Aoki in a lightweight bout. It was their fourth meeting. Folayang was 41 years old with a record of 23-13, and Aoki was 41 with a record of 48-11. Both Folayang and Aoki were coming off a win. Aoki submitted Folayang via armbar in the 1st round.
13. Eduard Folayang loses to Edson Marques via KO
On December 3, 2022 Eduard Folayang faced Edson Marques in a lightweight bout. Folayang was 39 years old with a record of 22-12, and Marques was 0 with a record of 0-0. Folayang was on a 4-fight losing streak. Marques stopped Folayang via TKO in the 2nd round.
12. Eduard Folayang loses to Zhang Lipeng via unanimous decision
On August 13, 2021 Eduard Folayang faced Zhang Lipeng in a lightweight bout. Folayang was 37 years old with a record of 22-11, and Lipeng was 31 with a record of 31-11-2. Folayang was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Lipeng was coming off a win. Folayang lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lipeng.
11. Eduard Folayang loses to Shinya Aoki in their 3rd fight via KO
On April 28, 2021 Eduard Folayang faced Shinya Aoki in a lightweight bout. It was their third meeting. Folayang was 37 years old with a record of 22-10, and Aoki was 37 with a record of 46-9. Folayang was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Aoki was on a 3-fight winning streak. Aoki submitted Folayang via armbar in the 1st round.
10. Eduard Folayang loses to Antonio Caruso via unanimous decision
On October 30, 2020 Eduard Folayang faced Antonio Caruso in a lightweight bout. Folayang was 36 years old with a record of 22-9, and Caruso was 0 with a record of 0-0. Folayang was coming off a loss. Folayang lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Caruso.
9. Eduard Folayang loses to Pieter Buist via split decision
On January 31, 2020 Eduard Folayang faced Pieter Buist in a lightweight bout. Folayang was 36 years old with a record of 22-8, and Buist was 0 with a record of 0-0. Folayang was coming off a win. Folayang lost via split decision. Went the distance with Buist.
8. Eduard Folayang loses to Eddie Alvarez via KO
On August 2, 2019 Eduard Folayang faced Eddie Alvarez in a lightweight bout. Folayang was 35 years old with a record of 21-7, and Alvarez was 35 with a record of 29-7. Folayang was coming off a loss and Alvarez was on a 2-fight losing streak. Alvarez submitted Folayang via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Eduard Folayang loses to Shinya Aoki in their 2nd fight via KO
On March 31, 2019 Eduard Folayang defended his ONE lightweight title against Shinya Aoki. It was their second meeting. Folayang was 35 years old with a record of 21-6, and Aoki was 35 with a record of 42-8. Both Folayang and Aoki were on a 3-fight winning streak. Aoki submitted Folayang via choke-out in the 1st round. Lost the title.
6. Eduard Folayang loses to Martin Nguyen via KO
On November 10, 2017 Eduard Folayang defended his ONE lightweight title against Martin Nguyen. Folayang was 33 years old with a record of 18-5, and Nguyen was 28 with a record of 9-1. Folayang was on a 4-fight winning streak and Nguyen was on a 5-fight winning streak. Nguyen stopped Folayang via KO in the 2nd round. Lost the title.
5. Eduard Folayang loses to Timofey Nastyukhin via KO
On December 5, 2014 Eduard Folayang faced Timofey Nastyukhin in a lightweight bout. Folayang was 31 years old with a record of 14-4, and Nastyukhin was 25 with a record of 7-1. Folayang was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nastyukhin was on a 7-fight winning streak. Nastyukhin stopped Folayang via KO in the 1st round.
4. Eduard Folayang loses to Kamal Shalorus via unanimous decision
On May 31, 2013 Eduard Folayang faced Kamal Shalorus in a lightweight bout. Folayang was 29 years old with a record of 12-3, and Shalorus was 35 with a record of 7-3-2. Folayang was coming off a loss and Shalorus was on a 3-fight losing streak. Folayang lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Shalorus.
3. Eduard Folayang loses to Lowen Tynanes via KO
On December 1, 2012 Eduard Folayang fought Lowen Tynanes for the vacant URCC lightweight title. Folayang was 29 years old with a record of 12-2, and Tynanes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Folayang was coming off a win. Tynanes stopped Folayang via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
2. Eduard Folayang loses to Ole Laursen via split decision
On March 31, 2012 Eduard Folayang faced Ole Laursen in a welterweight bout. Folayang was 28 years old with a record of 11-1, and Laursen was 34 with a record of 5-3. Folayang was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Laursen was coming off a loss. Folayang lost via split decision. Went the distance with Laursen.
1. Eduard Folayang loses to Jon Tuck via KO in 8 seconds
On November 21, 2009 Eduard Folayang faced Jon Tuck in a lightweight bout. Folayang was 25 years old with a record of 5-0, and Tuck was 25 with a record of 4-0. Folayang was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Tuck was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Tuck stopped Folayang via KO in the 1st round.