Nobutatsu Suzuki

Nobutatsu Suzuki (鈴木 信達, Suzuki Nobutatsu, born September 16, 1977) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist who last competed in the Lightweight division of ONE FC. A professional MMA competitor since 2005, he has also competed for Vale Tudo Japan. He was the inaugural ONE FC Welterweight Champion.

Nobutatsu Suzuki
Born (1977-09-16) September 16, 1977
Chofu, Tokyo, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Fighting out ofTokyo, Japan
TeamBushinjuku
RankBlack belt in Kyokushin
Years active2005-2014; 2017
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins11
By knockout10
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout2
By submission1
Draws2
Other information
Website[2]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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 six 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 Championship

After the loss Suzuki was picked up by ONE Championship, his first fight was against UFC veteran Phil Baroni,Suzuki won the fight via TKO after Baroni broke his ankle.

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.

In his first title defense, Suzuki faced Ben Askren on August 29, 2014 at ONE FC: Reign of Champions. He lost the fight and title due to strikes in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
14 matches 11 wins 3 losses
By knockout 10 2
By submission 0 1
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11−3−2 Ev Ting TKO (punches) ONE Championship: Quest for Greatness August 18, 2017 1 3:29 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Lightweight debut.
Loss 11−2−2 Ben Askren TKO (punches) ONE FC: Reign of Champions August 29, 2014 1 1:24 Dubai, UAE Lost the ONE FC Welterweight Championship.
Win 11−1−2 Brock Larson Decision (unanimous) ONE Fighting Championship: War of Nations March 14, 2014 5 5:00 Kuala Lampur, Malaysia Won the 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 Welterweight debut.
Loss 9−1−2 Keita Nakamura Submission (rear-naked choke) Vale Tudo Japan 2012 December 24, 2012 1 2:09 Tokyo, Japan Catchweight (80 kg) bout.
Win 9−0−2 Austin Judge KO (knee to the body) Zst: Zst 30 November 23, 2011 1 1:37 Tokyo, Japan Middleweight debut.
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

References
  1. "Nobutatsu Suzuki". Sherdog. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  2. "Nobutatsu Suzuki MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. 1977-09-16. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
  3. "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.
  4. "ONE FC 14 Results: Nobutatsu Suzuki Bests Brock Larson for Inaugural Welterweight Championship". Yahoo.com. 2014-03-15. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
  5. "Inaugural Welterweight Title to be Awarded at ONE FC: Warrior Spirit". Mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  6. "Undefeated Vitor Pinto Steps In To Replace Injured Adam Kayoom At ONE FC: Warrior Spirit". Onefc.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  7. "ONE FC 12 weigh-in results: Headliner not medically cleared, all others on weight". Mmajunkie.com. November 14, 2013.
  8. "ONE FC 14 set for March 14 in Maylaysia with Larson-Suzuki welterweight title fight". Mmajunkie.com. 2014-01-13. Retrieved 2014-01-14.
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