Best fights of Ryo Chonan
Over 12 years as a professional, Ryo Chonan has compiled a 22-13 (9) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Ryo Chonan defeats Ryuta Sakurai in their 2nd fight
On February 16, 2007 Ryo Chonan defended his DEEP middleweight title against Ryuta Sakurai. It was their second meeting. Chonan was 30 years old with a record of 12-7, and Sakurai was 35 with a record of 14-11-4. Chonan was coming off a loss, while Sakurai was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chonan won via majority decision. Defended the title.
2. Ryo Chonan defeats Dan Hornbuckle
On October 20, 2013 Ryo Chonan fought Dan Hornbuckle for the DEEP welterweight title. Chonan was 37 years old with a record of 21-13, and Hornbuckle was 32 with a record of 24-6. Chonan was coming off a win, while Hornbuckle was coming off a loss. Chonan won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
3. Ryo Chonan KOs Ryuta Sakurai
On February 5, 2006 Ryo Chonan fought Ryuta Sakurai for the DEEP middleweight title. Chonan was 29 years old with a record of 10-6, and Sakurai was 34 with a record of 12-10-4. Chonan was on a 2-fight losing streak and Sakurai was coming off a loss. Chonan stopped Ryuta Sakurai via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
4. Ryo Chonan KOs Hayato Sakurai
On September 15, 2003 Ryo Chonan faced Hayato Sakurai in a welterweight bout. Chonan was 26 years old with a record of 4-3, and Sakurai was 28 with a record of 21-3-2. Chonan was coming off a win and Sakurai was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chonan stopped Hayato Sakurai via TKO in the 3rd round.
5. Ryo Chonan submits Anderson Silva
On December 31, 2004 Ryo Chonan faced Anderson Silva in a middleweight bout. Chonan was 28 years old with a record of 7-4, and Silva was 29 with a record of 14-2. Chonan was coming off a win and Silva was on a 3-fight winning streak. Chonan submitted Anderson Silva via flying scissor heel hook in the 3rd round.
6. Ryo Chonan defeats Seichi Ikemoto
On April 28, 2013 Ryo Chonan faced Seichi Ikemoto in a middleweight bout. Chonan was 36 years old with a record of 20-13, and Ikemoto was 37 with a record of 21-18-5. Chonan was coming off a loss, while Ikemoto was coming off a win. Chonan won via unanimous decision.
7. Ryo Chonan defeats Jutaro Nakao
On August 23, 2009 Ryo Chonan faced Jutaro Nakao in a lightweight bout. Chonan was 32 years old with a record of 15-10, and Nakao was 38 with a record of 22-14-4. Chonan was on a 2-fight losing streak and Nakao was coming off a loss. Chonan won via unanimous decision.
8. Ryo Chonan defeats Daijiro Matsui
On January 22, 2004 Ryo Chonan faced Daijiro Matsui. Chonan was 27 years old with a record of 5-3, and Matsui was 31 with a record of 6-10-2. Both Chonan and Matsui were on a 2-fight winning streak. Chonan won via majority decision.