Best fights of Takashi Nakakura
Over 9 years as a professional, Takashi Nakakura has compiled a 11-4-1 (5) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Takashi Nakakura defeats Mizuto Hirota
On February 17, 2007 Takashi Nakakura fought Mizuto Hirota for the vacant Shooto Pacific Rim Welterweight and Shooto Pacific Rim welterweight titles. Nakakura was 29 years old with a record of 6-2-1, and Hirota was 25 with a record of 6-0. Hirota was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Nakakura won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
2. Takashi Nakakura defeats Ganjo Tentsuku in their 2nd fight
On May 3, 2008 Takashi Nakakura fought Ganjo Tentsuku for the vacant Shooto lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Nakakura was 31 years old with a record of 9-2-1, and Tentsuku was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakakura was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nakakura won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Takashi Nakakura loses to Takanori Gomi via KO
On May 10, 2009 Takashi Nakakura faced Takanori Gomi in a lightweight bout. Nakakura was 32 years old with a record of 11-2-1, and Gomi was 30 with a record of 29-5. Nakakura was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Gomi was on a 2-fight losing streak. Gomi stopped Nakakura via KO in the 2nd round.
4. Takashi Nakakura submits Bendy Casimir
On November 29, 2008 Takashi Nakakura faced Bendy Casimir in a lightweight bout. Nakakura was 31 years old with a record of 10-2-1, and Casimir was 28 with a record of 16-4-2. Nakakura was on a 4-fight winning streak and Casimir was on a 7-fight winning streak. Nakakura submitted Bendy Casimir via rear naked choke in the 1st round.
5. Takashi Nakakura loses to Kuniyoshi Hironaka via unanimous decision
On April 29, 2011 Takashi Nakakura faced Kuniyoshi Hironaka in a lightweight bout. Nakakura was 34 years old with a record of 11-3-1, and Hironaka was 34 with a record of 17-8. Nakakura was coming off a loss, while Hironaka was coming off a win. Nakakura lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hironaka.
6. Takashi Nakakura KOs Ray Cooper
On May 4, 2005 Takashi Nakakura faced Ray Cooper in a lightweight bout. Nakakura was 28 years old with a record of 5-1, and Cooper was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakakura was coming off a win. Nakakura stopped Ray Cooper via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Takashi Nakakura submits Heima Hashimoto
On September 25, 2002 Takashi Nakakura faced Heima Hashimoto. Nakakura was 25 years old with a record of 0-0, and Hashimoto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakakura submitted Heima Hashimoto via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
8. Takashi Nakakura defeats Saburo Kawakatsu
On October 12, 2003 Takashi Nakakura faced Saburo Kawakatsu. Nakakura was 26 years old with a record of 3-0, and Kawakatsu was 29 with a record of 5-4-1. Nakakura was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak, while Kawakatsu was coming off a loss. Nakakura won via unanimous decision.
9. Takashi Nakakura defeats Yusuke Endo
On November 8, 2007 Takashi Nakakura faced Yusuke Endo in a lightweight bout. Nakakura was 30 years old with a record of 8-2-1, and Endo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nakakura was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nakakura won via unanimous decision.
10. Takashi Nakakura loses to Takumi Nakayama via unanimous decision
On April 11, 2004 Takashi Nakakura faced Takumi Nakayama in a featherweight bout. Nakakura was 27 years old with a record of 4-0, and Nakayama was 30 with a record of 9-5-3. Nakakura was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak, while Nakayama was on a 3-fight losing streak. Nakakura lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Nakayama.