Nobutatsu Suzuki
| Nobutatsu Suzuki | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 16, 1977 Chofu, Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Fighting out of | Tokyo, Japan |
| Team | Bushinjuku |
| Years active | 2005−present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Website | [1] |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Nobutatsu Suzuki (born September 16, 1977) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist currently competing in ONE FC's Welterweight division. He has also formerly competed for Vale Tudo Japan.[2]
Background
Suzuki is from Tokyo, Japan and began training in Kyokushin Karate when he was 15 years old after losing a street fight. He went on to become a five-time Heavyweight Champion, competing in various tournaments and championships.[3] Unusually despite being one of the top welterweights in Asia he also has a full time job as a legal assistant. [4]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Suzuki began his professional career when he was 27 years old in 2005 against Sojiro Orui, the fight went to a draw because the time ran out. Suzuki then won his next three fights by knockout before having another draw this time against Petras Markevicius. Suzuki went on to win 6 more fights all ending by knockout, He was 9-0-2 before being defeated for the first time against UFC vet Keita Nakamura at Vale Tudo Japan 2012.
ONE FC
After the loss Suzuki was picked up by One Fighting Championship, his first fight was against veteran Phil Baroni, and Suzuki won the fight via TKO.
Suzuki was to get a shot at the inaugural ONE FC Welterweight Championship against Adam Kayoom at ONE Fighting Championship: Warrior Spirit.[5] However on November 11, 2013, ONE FC officials announced that Adam Kayoom was injured, and was going to be replaced by Vitor Pinto.[6] However, Pinto was not medically cleared and the bout was cancelled.[7]
Suzuki faced Brock Larson for the inaugural ONE FC Welterweight Championship on March 14, 2014 at ONE FC: War of Nations.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
| 12 matches | 11 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 10 | 0 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 11−1−2 | Brock Larson | Decision (unanimous) | ONE Fighting Championship: War of Nations | March 14, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Kuala Lampur, Malaysia | Won ONE FC Welterweight Championship |
| Win | 10−1−2 | Phil Baroni | TKO (Punches) | ONE Fighting Championship: Rise to Power | May 31, 2013 | 1 | 4:17 | Pasay,National Capital Region, Philippines | |
| Loss | 9−1−2 | Keita Nakamura | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | Vale Tudo Japan 2012 | December 24, 2012 | 1 | 2:09 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 9−0−2 | Austin Judge | KO (Knee to the Body) | Zst - Zst 30 | November 23, 2011 | 1 | 1:37 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 8−0−2 | Maurice Shelton | KO (Punch) | Zst - Eighth Anniversary | November 23, 2010 | 2 | 4:29 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 7−0−2 | Uh Jin Jeon | KO (Knees) | Zst - Battle Hazard 4 | July 3, 2010 | 1 | 2:16 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 6−0−2 | Osami Shibuya | KO (Knees) | Zst - Zst 22 | November 23, 2009 | 2 | 4:03 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 5−0−2 | Yojiro Uchimura | KO (Knees) | Zst - Battle Hazard 3 | August 24, 2008 | 2 | 1:53 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 4−0−2 | Kestutis Smirnovas | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Zst - Zst 13 | June 10, 2007 | 1 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Draw | 3−0−2 | Petras Markevicius | Draw (Time Limit) | Zst - Zst 11 | November 23, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 3−0−1 | Kenji Nagai | KO (Punches) | Zst - Zst 10 | September 10, 2006 | 1 | 1:37 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 2−0−1 | Kazuhiro Hanada | KO (Punch) | Zst - Zst 9 | February 18, 2006 | 1 | 4:01 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 1−0−1 | Yusuke Takahashi | KO (Punch) | Zst - Swat! 3 | October 23, 2005 | 2 | 1:19 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Draw | 0−0−1 | Sojiro Orui | Draw (Time Limit) | Zst - Swat! 2 | July 24, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Pro Debut |
References
- ^ "Nobutatsu Suzuki MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. 1977-09-16. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- ^ "ONE FC 9: Nobutatsu Suzuki signed, bout against Phil Baroni in the works for Manila Event".
- ^ "Late Starter Nobutatsu Suzuki Wants to Make Up For Lost Time With ONE FC Title Win". MMAWeekly.com. 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- ^ "ONE FC 14 Results: Nobutatsu Suzuki Bests Brock Larson for Inaugural Welterweight Championship". yahoo.com. 2014-03-15. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
- ^ "Inaugural Welterweight Title to be Awarded at ONE FC: Warrior Spirit".
- ^ "Undefeated Vitor Pinto Steps In To Replace Injured Adam Kayoom At ONE FC: Warrior Spirit".
- ^ "ONE FC 12 weigh-in results: Headliner not medically cleared, all others on weight". mmajunkie.com. November 14, 2013.
- ^ MMAjunkie Staff (2014-1-13). "ONE FC 14 set for March 14 in Maylaysia with Larson-Suzuki welterweight title fight". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-1-14.
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