Best fights of Yoshitaka Naito
Over 8 years as a professional, Yoshitaka Naito has compiled a 15-4 (7) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Yoshitaka Naito defeats Junji Ito
On November 29, 2015 Yoshitaka Naito defended his Shooto World flyweight title against Junji Ito. Naito was 31 years old with a record of 9-0, and Ito was 29 with a record of 13-5. Naito was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Ito was on a 3-fight winning streak. Naito won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Yoshitaka Naito defeats Alex Silva in their 2nd fight
On May 12, 2018 Yoshitaka Naito fought Alex Silva for the ONE strawweight title. It was their second meeting. Naito was 34 years old with a record of 12-1, and Silva was 35 with a record of 7-1. Naito was coming off a loss, while Silva was on a 6-fight winning streak. Naito won via split decision. Crowned the new strawweight champion.
3. Yoshitaka Naito KOs Shota Kondo
On December 15, 2012 Yoshitaka Naito fought Shota Kondo for the vacant Shooto Rookie Tournament flyweight title. Naito was 28 years old with a record of 1-0, and Kondo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Naito was coming off a win. Naito stopped Shota Kondo via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Yoshitaka Naito submits Ryuto Sawada
On July 26, 2015 Yoshitaka Naito defended his Shooto World flyweight title against Ryuto Sawada. Naito was 31 years old with a record of 8-0, and Sawada was 0 with a record of 0-0. Naito was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Naito submitted Ryuto Sawada via Arm-Triangle Choke in the 4th round. Defended the title.
5. Yoshitaka Naito submits Joshua Pacio
On October 7, 2016 Yoshitaka Naito defended his ONE strawweight title against Joshua Pacio. Naito was 32 years old with a record of 11-0, and Pacio was 20 with a record of 10-0. Naito was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Pacio was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Naito submitted Joshua Pacio via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
6. Yoshitaka Naito submits Shinya Murofushi
On September 27, 2014 Yoshitaka Naito fought Shinya Murofushi for the Shooto World flyweight title. Naito was 30 years old with a record of 7-0, and Murofushi was 31 with a record of 10-3-1. Naito was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Murofushi was on a 4-fight winning streak. Naito submitted Shinya Murofushi via rear-naked choke in the 5th round. Crowned the new flyweight champion.
7. Yoshitaka Naito defeats Atsushi Takeuchi
On June 8, 2013 Yoshitaka Naito faced Atsushi Takeuchi in a flyweight bout. Naito was 29 years old with a record of 3-0, and Takeuchi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Naito was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Naito won via majority decision.
8. Yoshitaka Naito submits Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke
On May 27, 2016 Yoshitaka Naito fought Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke for the vacant ONE strawweight title. Naito was 32 years old with a record of 10-0, and Amnuaysirichoke was 0 with a record of 0-0. Naito was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Naito submitted Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke via Rear-Naked Choke in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Yoshitaka Naito submits Tsubasa Fujikawa
On August 25, 2012 Yoshitaka Naito faced Tsubasa Fujikawa in a flyweight bout. Naito was 28 years old with a record of 0-0, and Fujikawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Naito submitted Tsubasa Fujikawa via Guillotine Choke in the 2nd round.
10. Yoshitaka Naito loses to Yosuke Saruta via unanimous decision
On September 10, 2020 Yoshitaka Naito faced Yosuke Saruta in a strawweight bout. Naito was 36 years old with a record of 15-3, and Saruta was 33 with a record of 20-9-3. Naito was on a 2-fight winning streak and Saruta was coming off a win. Naito lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Saruta.