Best fights of Rich Clementi
Over 14 years as a professional, Rich Clementi has compiled a 45-23-1 (36) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rich Clementi defeats Naoyuki Kotani
On January 11, 2004 Rich Clementi faced Naoyuki Kotani in a lightweight bout. Clementi was 26 years old with a record of 15-7-1, and Kotani was 22 with a record of 12-0-2. Clementi was coming off a win and Kotani was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Clementi won via unanimous decision.
2. Rich Clementi defeats Sam Stout
On April 19, 2008 Rich Clementi faced Sam Stout in a lightweight bout. Clementi was 31 years old with a record of 31-12-1, and Stout was 23 with a record of 13-3-1. Clementi was on a 4-fight winning streak and Stout was on a 2-fight winning streak. Clementi won via split decision.
3. Rich Clementi defeats Terry Etim
On May 24, 2008 Rich Clementi faced Terry Etim in a lightweight bout. Clementi was 31 years old with a record of 32-12-1, and Etim was 22 with a record of 10-1. Clementi was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Etim was coming off a loss. Clementi won via unanimous decision.
4. Rich Clementi defeats Alexander Sarnavskiy
On October 19, 2012 Rich Clementi faced Alexander Sarnavskiy in a lightweight bout. Clementi was 35 years old with a record of 44-21-1, and Sarnavskiy was 23 with a record of 20-0. Clementi was on a 2-fight winning streak and Sarnavskiy was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Clementi won via split decision.
5. Rich Clementi submits Omar Zapata
On June 13, 2009 Rich Clementi faced Omar Zapata in a welterweight bout. Clementi was 32 years old with a record of 33-14-1, and Zapata was 0 with a record of 0-0. Clementi was on a 2-fight losing streak. Clementi submitted Omar Zapata via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
6. Rich Clementi submits Lenny Nelson
On July 31, 2010 Rich Clementi faced Lenny Nelson in a welterweight bout. Clementi was 33 years old with a record of 38-16-1, and Nelson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Clementi was coming off a win. Clementi submitted Lenny Nelson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Rich Clementi loses to Shinya Aoki via KO
On May 29, 2011 Rich Clementi faced Shinya Aoki in a lightweight bout. Clementi was 34 years old with a record of 41-19-1, and Aoki was 28 with a record of 27-5. Clementi was coming off a loss, while Aoki was on a 4-fight winning streak. Aoki submitted Clementi via neck crank in the 2nd round.
8. Rich Clementi KOs Antoine Skinner
On October 13, 2007 Rich Clementi faced Antoine Skinner in a lightweight bout. Clementi was 30 years old with a record of 29-12-1, and Skinner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Clementi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Clementi stopped Antoine Skinner via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Rich Clementi loses to Caol Uno via unanimous decision
On March 15, 2006 Rich Clementi faced Caol Uno in a lightweight bout. Clementi was 28 years old with a record of 26-9-1, and Uno was 30 with a record of 18-8-4. Clementi was on a 9-fight winning streak, while Uno was coming off a loss. Clementi lost via unanimous decision.
10. Rich Clementi submits Kyle Gibbons
On September 1, 2007 Rich Clementi faced Kyle Gibbons in a welterweight bout. Clementi was 30 years old with a record of 27-12-1, and Gibbons was 0 with a record of 0-0. Clementi was coming off a loss. Clementi submitted Kyle Gibbons via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.