Best fights of Masakatsu Funaki
Over 19 years as a professional, Masakatsu Funaki has compiled a 39-13-2 (38) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Masakatsu Funaki submits Yuki Kondo in their 3rd fight
On December 20, 1997 Masakatsu Funaki fought Yuki Kondo for the Pancrase Openweight title. It was their third meeting. Funaki was 28 years old with a record of 32-7, and Kondo was 22 with a record of 17-4-1. Both Funaki and Kondo were on a 4-fight winning streak. Funaki submitted Yuki Kondo via triangle kimura in the 1st round. Crowned the new champion.
2. Masakatsu Funaki submits Ikuhisa Minowa in 52 seconds
On September 23, 2008 Masakatsu Funaki faced Ikuhisa Minowa in a light heavyweight bout. Funaki was 39 years old with a record of 38-13-1, and Minowa was 32 with a record of 40-28-8. Funaki was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Minowa was coming off a win. Funaki submitted Ikuhisa Minowa via heel hook in the 1st round.
3. Masakatsu Funaki submits Guy Mezger in their 2nd fight
On September 6, 1997 Masakatsu Funaki faced Guy Mezger in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Funaki was 28 years old with a record of 30-7, and Mezger was 29 with a record of 14-4-2. Funaki was on a 2-fight winning streak and Mezger was on a 3-fight winning streak. Funaki submitted Guy Mezger via triangle armbar in the 1st round.
4. Masakatsu Funaki draws with Ebenezer Fontes Braga
On April 18, 1999 Masakatsu Funaki faced Ebenezer Fontes Braga. Funaki was 30 years old with a record of 37-10, and Braga was 30 with a record of 10-3. Funaki was coming off a win and Braga was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
5. Masakatsu Funaki submits Ken Shamrock in their 2nd fight
On September 1, 1994 Masakatsu Funaki faced Ken Shamrock. It was their second meeting. Funaki was 25 years old with a record of 8-2, and Shamrock was 30 with a record of 8-2. Funaki was coming off a win and Shamrock was on a 3-fight winning streak. Funaki submitted Ken Shamrock via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
6. Masakatsu Funaki chokes out Minoru Suzuki
On October 15, 1994 Masakatsu Funaki faced Minoru Suzuki. Funaki was 25 years old with a record of 9-2, and Suzuki was 26 with a record of 9-2. Both Funaki and Suzuki were on a 2-fight winning streak. Funaki submitted Minoru Suzuki via choke-out in the 1st round.
7. Masakatsu Funaki KOs Jason DeLucia in their 3rd fight
On December 15, 1996 Masakatsu Funaki fought Jason DeLucia for the vacant Pancrase Openweight title. It was their third meeting. Funaki was 27 years old with a record of 25-6, and DeLucia was 27 with a record of 17-9. Funaki was coming off a win and DeLucia was on a 3-fight winning streak. Funaki stopped Jason DeLucia via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Masakatsu Funaki submits Yuki Kondo
On November 9, 1996 Masakatsu Funaki faced Yuki Kondo. Funaki was 27 years old with a record of 24-6, and Kondo was 21 with a record of 7-1-1. Both Funaki and Kondo were coming off a loss. Funaki submitted Yuki Kondo via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Masakatsu Funaki draws with Volk Han
On December 16, 2012 Masakatsu Funaki faced Volk Han. Funaki was 43 years old with a record of 39-13-1, and Han was 51 with a record of 22-8. Funaki was coming off a win and Han was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
10. Masakatsu Funaki defeats Semmy Schilt in their 2nd fight
On March 18, 1998 Masakatsu Funaki faced Semmy Schilt. It was their second meeting. Funaki was 29 years old with a record of 34-7, and Schilt was 24 with a record of 5-6. Funaki was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Schilt was coming off a loss. Funaki won via unanimous decision.