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 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 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.