Best fights of Enson Inoue
Over 15 years as a professional, Enson Inoue has compiled a 12-8 (12) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Enson Inoue KOs Joe Estes in their 2nd fight
On October 12, 1997 Enson Inoue fought Joe Estes for the vacant Shooto heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Inoue was 30 years old with a record of 7-2, and Estes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Inoue was on a 3-fight winning streak. Inoue stopped Joe Estes via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Enson Inoue submits Randy Couture
On October 25, 1998 Enson Inoue faced Randy Couture in a heavyweight bout. Inoue was 31 years old with a record of 8-3, and Couture was 35 with a record of 4-0. Inoue was coming off a loss, while Couture was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Inoue submitted Randy Couture via armbar in the 1st round.
3. Enson Inoue submits Soichi Nishida in 24 seconds
On April 29, 1999 Enson Inoue faced Soichi Nishida in a heavyweight bout. Inoue was 32 years old with a record of 9-3, and Nishida was 0 with a record of 0-0. Inoue was coming off a win. Inoue submitted Soichi Nishida via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
4. Enson Inoue submits Soichi Nishida in their 2nd fight
On January 10, 2004 Enson Inoue faced Soichi Nishida in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Inoue was 36 years old with a record of 10-7, and Nishida was 0 with a record of 0-0. Inoue was on a 4-fight losing streak. Inoue submitted Soichi Nishida via choke in the 1st round.
5. Enson Inoue chokes out Royce Alger
On May 30, 1997 Enson Inoue faced Royce Alger. Inoue was 30 years old with a record of 6-2, and Alger was 0 with a record of 0-0. Inoue was on a 2-fight winning streak. Inoue submitted Royce Alger via choke-out in the 1st round.
6. Enson Inoue KOs Rei Zulu in 45 seconds
On April 6, 1997 Enson Inoue faced Rei Zulu. Inoue was 29 years old with a record of 5-2, and Zulu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Inoue was coming off a win. Inoue stopped Rei Zulu via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Enson Inoue KOs Mushtaq Abdullah in 38 seconds
On October 4, 1996 Enson Inoue faced Mushtaq Abdullah. Inoue was 29 years old with a record of 4-2, and Abdullah was 0 with a record of 0-0. Inoue was on a 2-fight losing streak. Inoue stopped Mushtaq Abdullah via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Enson Inoue KOs Andre Mannaart
On January 20, 1996 Enson Inoue faced Andre Mannaart. Inoue was 28 years old with a record of 3-0, and Mannaart was 0 with a record of 0-0. Inoue was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Inoue stopped Andre Mannaart via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Enson Inoue chokes out Ed de Kruijf
On July 29, 1995 Enson Inoue faced Ed de Kruijf. Inoue was 28 years old with a record of 2-0, and Kruijf was 0 with a record of 0-0. Inoue was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Inoue submitted Ed de Kruijf via choke-out in the 1st round.
10. Enson Inoue submits Antz Nansen
On April 25, 2010 Enson Inoue faced Antz Nansen in a heavyweight bout. Inoue was 43 years old with a record of 11-8, and Nansen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Inoue was coming off a loss. Inoue submitted Antz Nansen via armbar in the 1st round.