Best fights of Jan Nortje
Over 8 years as a professional, Jan Nortje has compiled a 2-6 (2) record. Here are his best fights.
1. Jan Nortje KOs Bob Sapp in 55 seconds
On February 23, 2008 Jan Nortje faced Bob Sapp in a heavyweight bout. Nortje was 32 years old with a record of 1-5, and Sapp was 34 with a record of 9-2. Nortje was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Sapp was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nortje stopped Bob Sapp via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Jan Nortje loses to Gary Goodridge in their 2nd fight via KO
On March 12, 2007 Jan Nortje faced Gary Goodridge. It was their second meeting. Nortje was 31 years old with a record of 1-4, and Goodridge was 41 with a record of 22-15-1. Nortje was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Goodridge was coming off a win. Goodridge stopped Nortje via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Jan Nortje KOs Tadao Yasuda
On December 31, 2002 Jan Nortje faced Tadao Yasuda. Nortje was 27 years old with a record of 0-2, and Yasuda was 39 with a record of 2-2. Nortje was on a 2-fight losing streak and Yasuda was coming off a loss. Nortje stopped Tadao Yasuda via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Jan Nortje loses to Yoshihisa Yamamoto via KO
On December 23, 2001 Jan Nortje faced Yoshihisa Yamamoto. Nortje was 26 years old with a record of 0-1, and Yamamoto was 31 with a record of 12-14-1. Nortje was coming off a loss and Yamamoto was on a 2-fight losing streak. Yamamoto submitted Nortje via armbar in the 1st round.
5. Jan Nortje loses to Gary Goodridge via KO
On August 19, 2001 Jan Nortje faced Gary Goodridge. Nortje was 26 years old with a record of 0-0, and Goodridge was 35 with a record of 13-13. Goodridge was coming off a loss. Goodridge submitted Nortje via armbar in the 1st round.