Issei Tamura
JapanLast 5Last fight: Win vs Ryo Asami · Unanimous Decision · Dec 25, 2022
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CAREER SUMMARY
Issei Tamura holds a professional MMA record of 15-12-0. Tamura has won 15 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. In the UFC, Tamura lands 1.89 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy and averages 0.92 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 16, 2013. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'5"165 cm
- Weight
- 135 lbs61 kg
- Reach
- 63"160 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Mar 12, 1984
- Age
- 42
- Nationality
- Japan
- Birthplace
- Shinigawa, Tokyo, Japan
Career history
- WINvs Ryo AsamiPancrase 330· Dec 25, 2022· Featherweight· 15-12 vs 10-12UD
- WINvs Kisa MiyakePancrase 327· Apr 29, 2022· Featherweight· 14-12 vs 6-3UD
- LOSSvs Hirotaka NakadaPancrase 321· May 30, 2021· Featherweight· 13-12 vs 3-1TKO
- LOSSvs Akira OkadaPancrase 319· Oct 25, 2020· Featherweight· 13-11 vs 14-8-4TKOR2 · 0:42
- WINvs Katsushi SugiyamaPancrase 308· Sep 29, 2019· Featherweight· 13-10 vs 13-8-1TKOR1 · 1:25
- LOSSPancrase 305· May 26, 2019· Featherweight· 12-10 vs 14-1SUBR3 · 3:41
- LOSSPancrase 299· Sep 9, 2018· Featherweight· 12-9 vs 12-8-1UD
- WINPancrase 294· Mar 11, 2018· Featherweight· 12-8 vs 6-1TKOR2 · 1:28
- WINvs Takumi SuzukiPancrase 291· Nov 12, 2017· Featherweight· 11-8 vs 5-1UD
- LOSSPancrase 285· Mar 12, 2017· Featherweight· 10-8 vs 32-4SUBR1 · 2:50
- WINPancrase 277· Apr 24, 2016· Featherweight· 10-7 vs 10-4-1TKOR3 · 1:52
- WINvs Takumi NakayamaPancrase 273· Dec 13, 2015· Featherweight· 9-7 vs 19-16-6UD
- WINvs Hikaru HasumiPancrase 269· Aug 9, 2015· Featherweight· 8-7 vs 8-6-1UD
- LOSSvs Young Seung ChoRoad FC 22· Mar 21, 2015· Bantamweight· 7-7 vs 5-0SUBR2 · 3:57
- LOSSvs Soo Chul KimRoad FC 15· May 31, 2014· Bantamweight· 7-6 vs 9-5SUBR1 · 2:41
- LOSSRoad FC 13: Nam vs. Kume 2· Oct 12, 2013· Bantamweight· 7-5 vs 7-6SUBR3 · 4:03
- LOSSvs TJ DillashawUFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz· Mar 16, 2013· Bantamweight· 7-4 vs 7-1TKOR2 · 0:26
- LOSSUFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman· Jul 11, 2012· Bantamweight· 7-3 vs 17-4TKOR2 · 0:25
- WINUFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson· Feb 26, 2012· Featherweight· 7-2 vs 15-3TKOR2 · 0:32
- LOSSvs Guy DeLumeauShooto· Nov 5, 2011· 6-2 vs 12-6-2DEC
- WINvs Katsuya ToidaShooto· Aug 6, 2011· 6-1 vs 12-11-3TKO
- LOSSvs Taiki TsuchiyaShooto· Jul 19, 2010· 5-1 vs 7-2DEC
- WINShooto· Nov 23, 2009· 5-0 vs 9-2-2DEC
- WINvs Hayate UsuiShooto· Apr 19, 2009· 4-0 vs 10-8-1DEC
- WINvs Naohiro MizunoShooto· Dec 13, 2008· 3-0 vs 4-2DEC
- WINvs Takumi OtaShooto· Oct 13, 2008· 2-0 vs 4-2-1DEC
- WINvs Yasuhiro KanayamaShooto· Jun 26, 2008· 1-0 vs 1-4-4DEC
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Krazy Bee
Career stats
Where they rank
All-time boards where Issei Tamura sits in the top 25.
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Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Issei Tamura earns per fight.
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1611▲8
- Peak
- 1680Feb 25, 2012
- Rated fights
- 27
Frequently asked questions
When does Issei Tamura fight next?
Issei Tamura has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Issei Tamura's record?
Issei Tamura's professional MMA record is 15-12-0.
Who is Issei Tamura fighting next?
Issei Tamura's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Issei Tamura fight last?
Issei Tamura most recently fought TJ Dillashaw at UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz on Saturday, March 16, 2013, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Issei Tamura fight in?
Issei Tamura fights at Bantamweight.
How many knockouts does Issei Tamura have?
Issei Tamura has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.
How tall is Issei Tamura?
Issei Tamura is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.
How much does Issei Tamura weigh?
Issei Tamura weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).
What is Issei Tamura's reach?
Issei Tamura has a reach of 63" (160 cm).
How old is Issei Tamura?
Issei Tamura is 42 years old (born Mar 12, 1984).
Where is Issei Tamura from?
Issei Tamura is from Japan.
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