Issei Tamura
Issei Tamura (田村 一聖, Tamura Issei, born March 12, 1984) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of Pancrase. A professional competitor since 2008, he has competed for the UFC and Shooto.
| Issei Tamura | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 12, 1984 |
| Residence | Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Weight | 144.8 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight (2008–2012, 2015–present) Bantamweight (2012–2015) |
| Reach | 63 in (160 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Tokyo, Japan |
| Team | Krazy Bee |
| Rank | A-Class Shootist |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 11 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Tamura made his professional MMA debut in June 2008 for the Shooto organization. Prior to signing with the UFC, all of his fights have taken place in this promotion where he amassed a record of 6 wins and 2 losses.
Tamura trains out of the Krazy Bee camp alongside former top-ranked fighter Kid Yamamoto.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Tamura was signed to the UFC in February 2012. In his debut he fought Zhang Tiequan at UFC 144, filling in for an injured Leonard Garcia.[1] Tamura won via KO at 0:32 seconds into the second round.
Tamura dropped down to bantamweight and faced Raphael Assunção on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman[2] Tamura lost to Assunção via second round TKO.
Tamura was expected to face Mitch Gagnon on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158.[3] However, Gagnon was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by T.J. Dillashaw.[4] Tamura was defeated by Dillashaw in the second round via KO and was subsequently released from the promotion.[5]
ROAD FC
On July 18, 2013, Korean MMA promotion ROAD FC announced that they had signed Issei Tamura to their roster.[6] He debuted at ROAD FC 13 on October 12, 2013 against Min Jung Song. He lost the fight via submission.
Pancrase
After three straight losses in Road FC, Tamura signed with Pancrase.
Racking two straight victories in Pancrase, Tamura earned a title shot for the vacant Pancrase Interim Featherweight Championship against Juntaro Ushiku at Pancrase 277 on April 24, 2016. He claimed the interim championship via third-round knockout.[7]
Tamura was then expected to face reigning champion Andy Main in the title unification bout at Pancrase 282 on November 13, 2016. However, Tamura withdrew from the bout due to fractured nose.
He was then set to face Nazareno Malegarie for the Pancrase Featherweight Championship at Pancrase 285 on March 12, 2017. He lost the bout via first-round submission.[7]
Tamura next faced Akira Okada at Pancrase 319 on October 27, 2020.[8] He lost the fight via second-round knockout.[9]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Shooto'
- Lightweight 2008 Rookie of the Year
- 2007 All Japan Championship Welterweight runner-up
- Pancrase
- King of Pancrase Interim Featherweight Championship (1 Time, former)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 24 matches | 13 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 3 |
| By submission | 0 | 5 |
| By decision | 8 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 13–11 | Akira Okada | KO (punch) | Pancrase: 319 | October 25, 2020 | 2 | 0:42 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 13–10 | Katsushi Sugiyama | KO (punch) | Pancrase: 308 | September 29, 2019 | 1 | 1:25 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 12–10 | Kazumasa Majima | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Pancrase: 305 | May 26, 2019 | 3 | 3:41 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 12–9 | Taichi Nakajima | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase: 299 | September 9, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 12–8 | Yoshinori Horie | TKO (punches) | Pancrase: 294 | March 11, 2018 | 2 | 1:28 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 11–8 | Takumi Suzuki | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase: 291 | November 12, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 10–8 | Nazareno Malegarie | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Pancrase: 285 | March 12, 2017 | 1 | 2:50 | Tokyo, Japan | Lost the King of Pancrase Interim Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–7 | Juntaro Ushiku | KO (punch) | Pancrase: 277 | April 24, 2016 | 3 | 1:52 | Tokyo, Japan | Won the King of Pancrase Interim Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–7 | Takumi Nakayama | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase: 273 | December 13, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 8–7 | Hikaru Hasumi | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase: 269 | August 9, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Return to Featherweight. |
| Loss | 7–7 | Yeong Seung Cho | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Road Fighting Championship 22 | March 21, 2015 | 2 | 3:57 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Loss | 7–6 | Soo-Chul Kim | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Road Fighting Championship 15 | May 31, 2014 | 1 | 2:41 | Wonju, South Korea | |
| Loss | 7–5 | Min-Jung Song | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Road Fighting Championship 13 | October 12, 2013 | 3 | N/A | Gumi, North Gyeongsang, South Korea | |
| Loss | 7–4 | T.J. Dillashaw | KO (head kick & punches) | UFC 158 | March 16, 2013 | 2 | 0:26 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Loss | 7–3 | Raphael Assunção | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman | July 11, 2012 | 2 | 0:25 | San Jose, California, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
| Win | 7–2 | Zhang Tiequan | KO (punch) | UFC 144 | February 26, 2012 | 2 | 0:32 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Guy Delumeau | Decision (majority) | Shooto: Shooto the Shoot 2011 | November 5, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 6–1 | Katsuya Toida | KO (punches) | Shooto: Gig Tokyo 7 | August 6, 2011 | 1 | 1:23 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Taiki Tsuchiya | Decision (majority) | Shooto: The Way of Shooto 4: Like a Tiger, Like a Dragon | July 19, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 5–0 | Gustavo Falciroli | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: Revolutionary Exchanges 3 | November 23, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 4–0 | Hayate Usui | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: Gig Tokyo 2 | April 19, 2009 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 3–0 | Naohiro Mizuno | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: The Rookie Tournament 2008 Final | December 13, 2008 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Won Shooto 2008 Rookie Tournament. |
| Win | 2–0 | Takumi Ota | Decision (majority) | Shooto: 10/13 in Kitazawa Town Hall | October 13, 2008 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 1–0 | Yasuhiro Kanayama | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: 6/26 in Kitazawa Town Hall | June 26, 2008 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
See also
References
- "Tiequan Zhang To Face Issei Tamura At UFC 144". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
- "Raphael Assuncao-Issei Tamura Booked for UFC on Fuel TV 4 in July". heavy.com. May 14, 2012.
- "UFC 158 Fight Card Adds Mitch Gagnon vs. Issei Tamura". MMAWeekly.com. January 21, 2013.
- Staff (2013-02-19). "T.J. Dillashaw replaces Mitch Gagnon, meets Issei Tamura at UFC 158". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
- "Duran, Holobaugh, Lawrence, Sicilia, Tamura among UFC fighter releases". mmajunkie.com. May 8, 2013.
- "ROAD FC signs UFC vet Issei Tamura". mma-in-asia.com. July 18, 2013.
- Zach Aittama (March 11, 2017). "Pancrase 285 Results: Malegarie Submits Tamura, Yamaguchi Edges Miki". combatpress.com.
- "Issei Tamura faces Akira Okada at Pancrase 319". October 1, 2020.
- John Hyon Ko (October 26, 2020). "Koshi Matsumoto edges Hiroto Uesako at Pancrase 319". asianmma.com.
