Best fights of Naoyuki Kotani
Over 22 years as a professional, Naoyuki Kotani has compiled a 37-18-7 (33) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Naoyuki Kotani chokes out Daisuke Nakamura
On November 23, 2009 Naoyuki Kotani faced Daisuke Nakamura in a lightweight bout. Kotani was 27 years old with a record of 19-9-6, and Nakamura was 29 with a record of 20-10. Both Kotani and Nakamura were coming off a win. Kotani submitted Daisuke Nakamura via choke-out in the 1st round.
2. Naoyuki Kotani KOs Ryuki Ueyama
On March 9, 2012 Naoyuki Kotani faced Ryuki Ueyama in a lightweight bout. Kotani was 30 years old with a record of 25-10-7, and Ueyama was 35 with a record of 11-13-5. Kotani was on a 5-fight winning streak and Ueyama was coming off a win. Kotani stopped Ryuki Ueyama via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Naoyuki Kotani loses to Jorge Masvidal via split decision
On April 25, 2010 Naoyuki Kotani faced Jorge Masvidal in a lightweight bout. Kotani was 28 years old with a record of 20-9-7, and Masvidal was 25 with a record of 19-5. Masvidal was coming off a loss. Kotani lost via split decision. Went the distance with Masvidal.
4. Naoyuki Kotani submits Daisuke Hoshino
On October 5, 2013 Naoyuki Kotani faced Daisuke Hoshino. Kotani was 31 years old with a record of 31-10-7, and Hoshino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kotani was on a 11-fight winning streak. Kotani submitted Daisuke Hoshino via armbar in the 1st round.
5. Naoyuki Kotani submits Vitali Krat
On June 9, 2013 Naoyuki Kotani faced Vitali Krat. Kotani was 31 years old with a record of 30-10-7, and Krat was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kotani was on a 10-fight winning streak. Kotani submitted Vitali Krat via armbar in the 1st round.
6. Naoyuki Kotani submits Jung Min Kang
On April 7, 2013 Naoyuki Kotani faced Jung Min Kang. Kotani was 31 years old with a record of 29-10-7, and Kang was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kotani was on a 9-fight winning streak. Kotani submitted Jung Min Kang via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Naoyuki Kotani submits Koji Mori
On November 23, 2012 Naoyuki Kotani faced Koji Mori. Kotani was 30 years old with a record of 28-10-7, and Mori was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kotani was on a 8-fight winning streak. Kotani submitted Koji Mori via kneebar in the 1st round.
8. Naoyuki Kotani submits Darius Minkevicius
On September 17, 2012 Naoyuki Kotani faced Darius Minkevicius. Kotani was 30 years old with a record of 26-10-7, and Minkevicius was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kotani was on a 6-fight winning streak. Kotani submitted Darius Minkevicius via kimura in the 1st round.
9. Naoyuki Kotani submits Yoichi Fukumoto
On April 23, 2017 Naoyuki Kotani faced Yoichi Fukumoto. Kotani was 35 years old with a record of 33-14-7, and Fukumoto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kotani was on a 4-fight losing streak. Kotani submitted Yoichi Fukumoto via Armbar in the 1st round.
10. Naoyuki Kotani KOs Akihito Mamiya
On July 16, 2018 Naoyuki Kotani faced Akihito Mamiya. Kotani was 36 years old with a record of 34-16-7, and Mamiya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kotani was on a 2-fight losing streak. Kotani stopped Akihito Mamiya via TKO in the 1st round.