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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 3 fights.
| Record: | 7-4-0 |
| Summary: | Durability, ground game, cardio |
Fighter Info
| From: | Tokyo Japan |
| Fights Out Of: | Tokyo Japan |
| Age: | 29 |
| Height: | 5' 5" ( 165 cm ) |
| Weight: | 135 lb ( 61 kg ) |
Media
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Jul 11, 2012
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
58
Types of Successful Strikes
0
31
Striking Defense
45
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
4
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
33
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
TJ Dillashaw |
Mar 16, 2013
|
30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Issei Tamura | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Raphael Assuncao |
Jul 11, 2012
|
39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Issei Tamura | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Tiequan Zhang |
Feb 25, 2012
|
6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Issei Tamura | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: Three times a week of MMA training in the morning along with my KRAZY BEE teammates. In addition, I train together with my coach and visit another gym for sparring.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started jiu-jitsu when I was 19 years old and started to have an interest in becoming an MMA fighter.
What ranks and titles have you held? Shooto Rookie of the Year & MVP in 2008.
Ranked fourth in the world in Shooto at 145 pounds.
Do you have any heroes? I do not have a hero, but I look up to Jake Shields and Akira Kikuchi, who is my former teammate.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s my dream come true.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? BS, in Physics
What was your job before you started fighting? Office worker (accounting)
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Shooto - Amateur 155-pound tournament 2nd --- 2007
Favorite grappling technique: Arm Lock
Favorite Striking technique: Straight & hook
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started jiu-jitsu when I was 19 years old and started to have an interest in becoming an MMA fighter.
What ranks and titles have you held? Shooto Rookie of the Year & MVP in 2008.
Ranked fourth in the world in Shooto at 145 pounds.
Do you have any heroes? I do not have a hero, but I look up to Jake Shields and Akira Kikuchi, who is my former teammate.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s my dream come true.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? BS, in Physics
What was your job before you started fighting? Office worker (accounting)
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Shooto - Amateur 155-pound tournament 2nd --- 2007
Favorite grappling technique: Arm Lock
Favorite Striking technique: Straight & hook
• Pro since 2008
• Two wins by KO, five by decision
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