Best fights of Minoru Suzuki
Over 23 years as a professional, Minoru Suzuki has compiled a 30-20 (24) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Minoru Suzuki submits Ken Shamrock in their 2nd fight
On May 13, 1995 Minoru Suzuki fought Ken Shamrock for the Pancrase Openweight title. It was their second meeting. Suzuki was 26 years old with a record of 13-5, and Shamrock was 31 with a record of 17-3-1. Suzuki was coming off a loss. Suzuki submitted Ken Shamrock via kneebar in the 1st round. Crowned the new champion.
2. Minoru Suzuki submits Kosei Kubota
On March 18, 1998 Minoru Suzuki faced Kosei Kubota. Suzuki was 29 years old with a record of 22-14, and Kubota was 0 with a record of 0-0. Suzuki was on a 3-fight losing streak. Suzuki submitted Kosei Kubota via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. Minoru Suzuki submits Todd Medina
On November 4, 1995 Minoru Suzuki faced Todd Medina. Suzuki was 27 years old with a record of 16-6, and Medina was 0 with a record of 0-0. Suzuki was coming off a loss. Suzuki submitted Todd Medina via armbar in the 1st round.
4. Minoru Suzuki submits Takaku Fuke in their 2nd fight
On March 2, 1996 Minoru Suzuki faced Takaku Fuke. It was their second meeting. Suzuki was 27 years old with a record of 18-7, and Fuke was 0 with a record of 0-0. Suzuki was coming off a loss. Suzuki submitted Takaku Fuke via armbar in the 1st round.
5. Minoru Suzuki submits Larry Papadopoulos
On June 13, 1995 Minoru Suzuki faced Larry Papadopoulos. Suzuki was 26 years old with a record of 14-5, and Papadopoulos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Suzuki was coming off a win. Suzuki submitted Larry Papadopoulos via kneebar in the 1st round.
6. Minoru Suzuki submits Jushin Thunder Liger
On November 30, 2002 Minoru Suzuki faced Jushin Thunder Liger. Suzuki was 34 years old with a record of 28-20, and Liger was 0 with a record of 0-0. Suzuki was on a 2-fight winning streak. Suzuki submitted Jushin Thunder Liger via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Minoru Suzuki submits Sean Daugherty
On April 30, 2000 Minoru Suzuki faced Sean Daugherty. Suzuki was 31 years old with a record of 25-19, and Daugherty was 0 with a record of 0-0. Suzuki was on a 5-fight losing streak. Suzuki submitted Sean Daugherty via kimura in the 1st round.
8. Minoru Suzuki submits Takaku Fuke in their 4th fight
On September 30, 2001 Minoru Suzuki faced Takaku Fuke. It was their fourth meeting. Suzuki was 33 years old with a record of 26-20, and Fuke was 0 with a record of 0-0. Suzuki was coming off a loss. Suzuki submitted Takaku Fuke via kneebar in the 1st round.
9. Minoru Suzuki KOs Jagjit Singh in 21 seconds
On June 18, 1997 Minoru Suzuki faced Jagjit Singh. Suzuki was 29 years old with a record of 21-11, and Singh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Suzuki was on a 2-fight winning streak. Suzuki stopped Jagjit Singh via KO in the 1st round.
10. Minoru Suzuki submits Joel Sutton in 48 seconds
On May 24, 1997 Minoru Suzuki faced Joel Sutton. Suzuki was 28 years old with a record of 20-11, and Sutton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Suzuki was coming off a win. Suzuki submitted Joel Sutton via keylock in the 1st round.