# 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.

## 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. Unusually, despite being one of the top Welterweights in Asia he also has a full-time job as a legal assistant.

## 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. However, on November 11, 2013, ONE FC officials announced that Adam Kayoom was injured, and was going to be replaced by Vitor Pinto. However, Pinto was not medically cleared and the bout was cancelled.
Suzuki faced Brock Larson for the inaugural ONE FC Welterweight Championship on March 14, 2014 at ONE FC: War of Nations. 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. Suzuki returned on August 18, 2017, at ONE: Quest for Greatness. Nearly 3 years after his last fight and faced Ev Ting. He lost the fight Via TKO in the first round.

## Championships and accomplishments

* ONE Championship
** ONE FC Welterweight Championship (One time; first)

## 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: 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 FC: 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 FC: 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 | |