Best fights of Luis Nogueira
Over 14 years as a professional, Luis Nogueira has compiled a 23-10-2 (12) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Luis Nogueira loses to Mamoru Yamaguchi via split decision
On October 2, 2016 Luis Nogueira faced Mamoru Yamaguchi in a bantamweight bout. Nogueira was 31 years old with a record of 21-4-1, and Yamaguchi was 39 with a record of 29-10-5. Nogueira was on a 2-fight winning streak and Yamaguchi was coming off a win. Nogueira lost via split decision. Went the distance with Yamaguchi.
2. Luis Nogueira KOs Hiroshi Nakamura
On May 25, 2012 Luis Nogueira faced Hiroshi Nakamura in a bantamweight bout. Nogueira was 27 years old with a record of 13-2, and Nakamura was 31 with a record of 15-5-4. Nogueira was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nakamura was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nogueira stopped Hiroshi Nakamura via KO in the 3rd round.
3. Luis Nogueira KOs Yuki Baba
On November 11, 2015 Luis Nogueira faced Yuki Baba in a bantamweight bout. Nogueira was 30 years old with a record of 19-4-1, and Baba was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nogueira was coming off a loss. Nogueira stopped Yuki Baba via KO in the 1st round.
4. Luis Nogueira submits Frank Baca
On October 25, 2013 Luis Nogueira faced Frank Baca in a bantamweight bout. Nogueira was 28 years old with a record of 15-3-1, and Baca was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nogueira submitted Frank Baca via arm triangle choke in the 1st round.
5. Luis Nogueira loses to Masakatsu Ueda via unanimous decision
On July 5, 2015 Luis Nogueira faced Masakatsu Ueda in a bantamweight bout. Nogueira was 30 years old with a record of 19-3-1, and Ueda was 37 with a record of 18-4-2. Nogueira was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Ueda was on a 2-fight losing streak. Nogueira lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ueda.
6. Luis Nogueira submits Johnny Frachey
On March 12, 2016 Luis Nogueira faced Johnny Frachey in a bantamweight bout. Nogueira was 30 years old with a record of 20-4-1, and Frachey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nogueira was coming off a win. Nogueira submitted Johnny Frachey via arm-triangle choke in the 2nd round.
7. Luis Nogueira submits Heliton dos Santos
On September 2, 2021 Luis Nogueira fought Heliton dos Santos for the vacant Interim SFT featherweight title. Nogueira was 36 years old with a record of 22-9-2, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nogueira was coming off a loss. Nogueira submitted Heliton dos Santos via anaconda choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
8. Luis Nogueira submits Zak Laird in 51 seconds
On October 8, 2011 Luis Nogueira faced Zak Laird in a bantamweight bout. Nogueira was 26 years old with a record of 11-2, and Laird was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nogueira was coming off a loss. Nogueira submitted Zak Laird via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
9. Luis Nogueira KOs Erivaldo Santos
On December 17, 2009 Luis Nogueira faced Erivaldo Santos in a featherweight bout. Nogueira was 24 years old with a record of 7-1, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nogueira was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nogueira stopped Erivaldo Santos via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Luis Nogueira KOs Hudson Rocha
On June 28, 2008 Luis Nogueira faced Hudson Rocha. Nogueira was 23 years old with a record of 2-0, and Rocha was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nogueira was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Nogueira stopped Hudson Rocha via TKO in the 1st round.