Best fights of Nam Phan
Over 15 years as a professional, Nam Phan has compiled a 21-17 (14) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Nam Phan defeats Leonard Garcia in their 2nd fight
On October 8, 2011 Nam Phan faced Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Phan was 28 years old with a record of 16-9, and Garcia was 32 with a record of 15-7-1. Phan was on a 2-fight losing streak and Garcia was coming off a loss. Phan won via unanimous decision.
2. Nam Phan loses to Leonard Garcia via split decision
On December 4, 2010 Nam Phan faced Leonard Garcia in a featherweight bout. Phan was 27 years old with a record of 16-7, and Garcia was 31 with a record of 14-6-1. Phan was coming off a win, while Garcia was coming off a loss. Phan lost via split decision. Went the distance with Garcia.
3. Nam Phan loses to Takeya Mizugaki via unanimous decision
On December 7, 2013 Nam Phan faced Takeya Mizugaki in a bantamweight bout. Phan was 30 years old with a record of 18-11, and Mizugaki was 29 with a record of 18-7-2. Phan was coming off a loss, while Mizugaki was on a 3-fight winning streak. Phan lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mizugaki.
4. Nam Phan submits Yuki Baba
On October 5, 2014 Nam Phan faced Yuki Baba in a bantamweight bout. Phan was 31 years old with a record of 19-13, and Baba was 0 with a record of 0-0. Phan was coming off a win. Phan submitted Yuki Baba via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
5. Nam Phan KOs Kenichi Ito
On July 13, 2014 Nam Phan faced Kenichi Ito in a bantamweight bout. Phan was 31 years old with a record of 18-13, and Ito was 0 with a record of 0-0. Phan was on a 3-fight losing streak. Phan stopped Kenichi Ito via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Nam Phan loses to Dennis Siver via unanimous decision
On December 8, 2012 Nam Phan faced Dennis Siver in a featherweight bout. Phan was 29 years old with a record of 18-10, and Siver was 33 with a record of 20-8. Both Phan and Siver were coming off a win. Phan lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Siver.
7. Nam Phan KOs Hideki Kadowaki
On March 20, 2009 Nam Phan faced Hideki Kadowaki in a lightweight bout. Phan was 26 years old with a record of 14-5, and Kadowaki was 32 with a record of 13-8-2. Both Phan and Kadowaki were coming off a loss. Phan stopped Hideki Kadowaki via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Nam Phan loses to Mike Brown via unanimous decision
On August 6, 2011 Nam Phan faced Mike Brown in a featherweight bout. Phan was 28 years old with a record of 16-8, and Brown was 35 with a record of 24-8. Phan was coming off a loss and Brown was on a 2-fight losing streak. Phan lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Brown.
9. Nam Phan defeats Cole Miller
On August 4, 2012 Nam Phan faced Cole Miller in a featherweight bout. Phan was 29 years old with a record of 17-10, and Miller was 28 with a record of 18-6. Both Phan and Miller were coming off a loss. Phan won via split decision.
10. Nam Phan defeats Takumi Nakayama
On January 31, 2015 Nam Phan fought Takumi Nakayama for the Pancrase featherweight title. Phan was 31 years old with a record of 20-14, and Nakayama was 41 with a record of 19-14-6. Phan was coming off a loss, while Nakayama was coming off a win. Phan won via split decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.