Best fights of Sanae Kikuta
Over 19 years as a professional, Sanae Kikuta has compiled a 31-9-3 (21) record, including five title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Sanae Kikuta draws with Yuki Kondo
On May 18, 2003 Sanae Kikuta defended his Pancrase light heavyweight title against Yuki Kondo. Kikuta was 31 years old with a record of 21-5-2, and Kondo was 27 with a record of 38-12-4. Both Kikuta and Kondo were coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
2. Sanae Kikuta loses to Yuki Kondo in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 30, 2003 Sanae Kikuta defended his Pancrase light heavyweight title against Yuki Kondo. It was their second meeting. Kikuta was 32 years old with a record of 22-5-3, and Kondo was 28 with a record of 38-13-5. Kikuta was coming off a win, while Kondo was coming off a loss. Kondo stopped Kikuta via KO in the 3rd round. Lost the title.
3. Sanae Kikuta draws with Travis Fulton
On October 25, 1999 Sanae Kikuta faced Travis Fulton in a heavyweight bout. Kikuta was 28 years old with a record of 10-3-1, and Fulton was 22 with a record of 63-20-5. Kikuta was on a 3-fight winning streak and Fulton was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Sanae Kikuta submits Masanori Suda in their 2nd fight
On July 27, 1997 Sanae Kikuta fought Masanori Suda for the vacant Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '97 Tournament middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Kikuta was 25 years old with a record of 6-1, and Suda was 24 with a record of 7-3. Both Kikuta and Suda were on a 2-fight winning streak. Kikuta submitted Masanori Suda via armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Sanae Kikuta defeats Ryūshi Yanagisawa
On February 27, 2000 Sanae Kikuta faced Ryūshi Yanagisawa in a light heavyweight bout. Kikuta was 28 years old with a record of 11-3-2, and Yanagisawa was 27 with a record of 22-17-9. Kikuta was coming off a win, while Yanagisawa was coming off a loss. Kikuta won via unanimous decision.
6. Sanae Kikuta submits Masanori Suda
On March 30, 1996 Sanae Kikuta fought Masanori Suda for the vacant Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '96 welterweight title. Kikuta was 24 years old with a record of 3-0, and Suda was 22 with a record of 5-0. Kikuta was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Suda was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Kikuta submitted Masanori Suda via heel hook in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Sanae Kikuta defeats Alex Stiebling
On February 4, 2001 Sanae Kikuta faced Alex Stiebling in a heavyweight bout. Kikuta was 29 years old with a record of 15-4-2, and Stiebling was 24 with a record of 5-1-1. Kikuta was coming off a win, while Stiebling was coming off a loss. Kikuta won via no contest.
8. Sanae Kikuta submits Kazuo Takahashi
On December 4, 2000 Sanae Kikuta faced Kazuo Takahashi in a heavyweight bout. Kikuta was 29 years old with a record of 14-4-2, and Takahashi was 31 with a record of 18-14-3. Kikuta was coming off a loss, while Takahashi was coming off a win. Kikuta submitted Kazuo Takahashi via arm triangle choke in the 1st round.
9. Sanae Kikuta draws with Daijiro Matsui
On October 11, 1998 Sanae Kikuta faced Daijiro Matsui in a heavyweight bout. Kikuta was 27 years old with a record of 7-2, and Matsui was 25 with a record of 0-0-1. Kikuta was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
10. Sanae Kikuta submits Eugene Jackson
On April 14, 2000 Sanae Kikuta faced Eugene Jackson in a cruiserweight bout. Kikuta was 28 years old with a record of 12-3-2, and Jackson was 33 with a record of 11-3-1. Both Kikuta and Jackson were on a 2-fight winning streak. Kikuta submitted Eugene Jackson via armbar in the 1st round.