Best fights of Katsuya Toida
Over 15 years as a professional, Katsuya Toida has compiled a 13-13-3 (5) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Katsuya Toida submits Makoto Ishikawa
On July 30, 2005 Katsuya Toida faced Makoto Ishikawa. Toida was 28 years old with a record of 8-5-1, and Ishikawa was 30 with a record of 11-6-1. Ishikawa was coming off a loss. Toida submitted Makoto Ishikawa via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
2. Katsuya Toida defeats Baret Yoshida
On July 6, 2001 Katsuya Toida faced Baret Yoshida. Toida was 24 years old with a record of 5-2, and Yoshida was 26 with a record of 3-2. Toida was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Yoshida was coming off a loss. Toida won via majority decision.
3. Katsuya Toida loses to Takeshi Inoue via unanimous decision
On November 8, 2007 Katsuya Toida fought Takeshi Inoue for the vacant Shooto Pacific Rim lightweight title. Toida was 30 years old with a record of 10-6-3, and Inoue was 27 with a record of 10-11. Toida was coming off a win, while Inoue was coming off a loss. Toida lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Inoue.
4. Katsuya Toida defeats Rami Boukai
On January 24, 2003 Katsuya Toida faced Rami Boukai. Toida was 26 years old with a record of 6-3, and Boukai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Toida was coming off a loss. Toida won via majority decision.
5. Katsuya Toida chokes out Osmar Diaz Fernandez in 37 seconds
On May 1, 2001 Katsuya Toida faced Osmar Diaz Fernandez. Toida was 24 years old with a record of 4-2, and Fernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Toida was on a 3-fight winning streak. Toida submitted Osmar Diaz Fernandez via choke-out in the 1st round.
6. Katsuya Toida loses to Alexandre Franca Nogueira via unanimous decision
On December 16, 2001 Katsuya Toida fought Alexandre Franca Nogueira for the Shooto featherweight title. Toida was 24 years old with a record of 6-2, and Nogueira was 23 with a record of 7-1-1. Toida was on a 5-fight winning streak and Nogueira was coming off a win. Toida lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nogueira.
7. Katsuya Toida submits Wataru Takahashi
On December 5, 2009 Katsuya Toida faced Wataru Takahashi. Toida was 32 years old with a record of 10-9-3, and Takahashi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Toida was on a 3-fight losing streak. Toida submitted Wataru Takahashi via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
8. Katsuya Toida submits Jin Kazeta
On April 16, 2004 Katsuya Toida faced Jin Kazeta. Toida was 27 years old with a record of 7-4, and Kazeta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Toida was coming off a loss. Toida submitted Jin Kazeta via armbar in the 2nd round.
9. Katsuya Toida defeats Gustavo Franca
On August 11, 2007 Katsuya Toida faced Gustavo Franca. Toida was 30 years old with a record of 9-6-3, and Franca was 0 with a record of 0-0. Toida won via unanimous decision.
10. Katsuya Toida defeats Tetsuo Katsuta
On April 9, 1999 Katsuya Toida faced Tetsuo Katsuta. Toida was 22 years old with a record of 0-1, and Katsuta was 21 with a record of 0-0. Toida was coming off a loss. Toida won via unanimous decision.