Takumi Nakayama

Takumi Nakayama (Japanese: 中山巧, Nakayama Takumi, born 11 November 1973) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and former King of Pancrase Featherweight Champion. He is also the former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion.[2]

Takumi Nakayama
Born (1973-11-11) November 11, 1973 (age 50)
Osaka, Japan
Native name中山 巧
Other namesDa Japanese Ironman
Takumi(タクミ)
Ushi shooter(うしシューター)[1]
NationalityJapanese
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionLightweight(2000 - 2010)
Featherweight(2011 - current)
TeamParaestra Osaka
Rank  3rd Dan Black Belt in Judo
  Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Mixed martial arts record
Total42
Wins19
By knockout1
By submission7
By decision11
Losses16
By knockout7
By submission2
By decision7
Draws6
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

"Takumi"(タクミ, all katakana) ring name of Nakayama in Japan.

Biography

Nakayama was in second place of the Japanese Amateur Shooto Championship Welterweight in 1999 and in second place of the Japanese Combat Wrestling 69 kg weight class in 1999.

King of the Cage

Nakayama beat Charlie Kohler (USA) in KOTC 43 on November 14, 2004, and became the King of the Cage Lightweight Champion. He then lost his title to Mac Danzig on Oct 29th, 2005 in Reno, Nevada when his corner threw in the towel after he received over 20 unanswered strikes.

Pancrase

In April 2011, Nakayama cut down to the Featherweight division, and won by rear-naked choke submission against Yusuke Kawanago in Pancrase. He became the Pancrase Interim Featherweight Champion by unanimous decision, defeating Tomonari Kanomata on September 4, 2011.

On June 2, 2012, Nakayama fight the Pancrase Interim Featherweight Championship, challenger Jon Shores, who was on a 10-fight winning streak. He was knocked down many times in the punch of the shores. However, he won via rear-naked choke submission in the third round.

On August 9, 2012, Marlon Sandro vacated the Pancrase Featherweight Championship. Nakayama has been moved to its title from Pancrase Interim Featherweight Championship.[3]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
42 matches19 wins16 losses
By knockout17
By submission72
By decision117
Draws6
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss19–16–6 (1)Issei TamuraDecision (unanimous)Pancrase: 273December 13, 201535:00Tokyo, Japan
Loss19–15–6 (1)Nam PhanDecision (split)Pancrase 264January 31, 201535:00Tokyo, JapanLost the Featherweight King of Pancrase Championship
Win19–14–6 (1)Wataru MikiSubmission (rear-naked choke)Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 5th in OsakaJune 28, 201422:29Osaka, Japan
Loss18–14–6 (1)Will ChopeTKO (punches)PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 40October 25, 201331:42Mangilao, Guam
Win18–13–6 (1)Johnny PecynaSubmission (kimura)PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 37May 18, 20131N/APasig, Philippines
Draw17–13–6 (1)Koji OishiDraw (majority)Pancrase: 246March 17, 201335:00Tokyo, Japan
Win17–13–5 (1)Jon ShoresSubmission (rear-naked choke)Pancrase: Progress Tour 7June 2, 201232:47Tokyo, JapanDefended the Interim Featherweight King of Pancrase Championship
Win16–13–5 (1)Tomonari KanomataDecision (unanimous)Pancrase: Impressive Tour 9September 4, 201135:00Tokyo, JapanWon the Interim Featherweight King of Pancrase Championship
Draw15–13–5 (1)Kenichi ItoDrawZst: Zst 28May 22, 201125:00Tokyo, Japan
Win15–13–4 (1)Yusuke KawanagoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Pancrase: Impressive Tour 3April 3, 201113:27Tokyo, JapanDebut at Featherweight
Win14–13–4 (1)Tsuneo KimuraDecision (unanimous)Shooto: Border: Season 2 - ImmovableDecember 26, 201025:00Osaka, Japan147.71 lb (67 kg) catchweight bout[4]
Loss13–13–4 (1)Shinji SasakiTKO (punches)Shooto: Gig West 12September 26, 201013:51Osaka, Japan
Loss13–12–4 (1)Dominique RobinsonDecision (unanimous)PFC 11: All InNovember 20, 200833:00Tokyo, Japan
Loss13–11–4 (1)Eiji MitsuokaTKO (punches)GCM: Cage Force 3June 9, 200713:30Tokyo, Japan
NC13–10–4 (1)Anthony McDavittNo ContestNo Limits: Proving GroundApril 21, 20071N/AIrvine, California, United States
Win13–10–4Yoichi FukumotoDecision (unanimous)GCM: Cage Force EX Western BoundFebruary 17, 200735:00Tottori, Japan
Draw12–10–4Wataru TakahashiDrawGCM: Cage Force 1November 25, 200625:00Tokyo, Japan
Loss12–10–3Kenji AraiKO (punch)MARSFebruary 4, 200620:04Tokyo, Japan
Loss12–9–3Mac DanzigTKO (cut)KOTC: Execution DayOctober 29, 200532:45Reno, Nevada, United StatesLost King of the Cage Lightweight Championship
Loss12–8–3Hiroki NagaokaDecision (majority)Deep: 19th ImpactJuly 8, 200525:00Tokyo, Japan
Loss12–7–3Ganjo TentsukuDecision (unanimous)Shooto: 1/29 in Korakuen HallJanuary 29, 200535:00Tokyo, Japan
Win12–6–3Charlie KohlerTKO (punches)KOTC 44: RevengeNovember 14, 200422:35San Jacinto, California, United StatesWon KOTC Lightweight Championship
Win11–6–3Charles BennettSubmission (rear-naked choke)KOTC 39: HitmasterAugust 6, 200412:46San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss10–6–3Ryan BowDecision (majority)Shooto: 7/16 in Korakuen HallJuly 16, 200435:00Tokyo, Japan
Win10–5–3Takashi NakakuraDecision (unanimous)Shooto 2004: 4/11 in Osaka Prefectural GymnasiumApril 11, 200435:00Osaka, Japan
Loss9–5–3Marcus AurélioSubmission (armbar)ZSTNovember 23, 200313:05Tokyo, Japan
Loss9–4–3Tatsuya KawajiriTKO (punches)Shooto - Shooter's Dream 2May 30, 200313:44Tokyo, Japan
Loss9–3–3Joachim HansenDecision (majority)Shooto: Year End Show 2002December 14, 200235:00Tokyo, Japan
Draw9–2–3Rumina SatoDrawShooto: Treasure Hunt 11November 15, 200235:00Tokyo, Japan
Win9–2–2Takeshi YamazakiDecision (unanimous)Shooto: Gig East 10August 27, 200235:00Tokyo, Japan
Loss8–2–2Vítor RibeiroSubmission (arm-triangle choke)HOOKnSHOOT: RelentlessMay 25, 200210:51Evansville, Indiana, United States
Loss8–1–2Marcio BarbosaTKO (guillotine choke)Shooto: To The Top Final ActDecember 16, 200110:32Tokyo, Japan
Win8–0–2Henry MatamorosSubmission (exhaustion)HOOKnSHOOT: Kings 1November 17, 200133:30Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win7–0–2Bruno QueroyDecision (unanimous)Shooto: To The Top 8September 2, 200125:00Tokyo, Japan
Win6–0–2Takaharu MurahamaTechnical Decision (unanimous)Shooto: GIG East 4July 27, 200122:45Tokyo, Japan
Win5–0–2Charlie PearsonDecision (majority)Shooto: To The Top 5June 30, 200125:00Tokyo, Japan
Win4–0–2Ian James SchaffaDecision (unanimous)Shooto: To The Top 3March 21, 200125:00Tokyo, Japan
Win3–0–2Chikara MiyakeDecision (unanimous)Shooto: GIG West 1February 18, 200125:00Osaka, Japan
Draw2–0–2Yohei NanbuDrawShooto: R.E.A.D. 12November 12, 200025:00Tokyo, Japan
Win2–0–1Takuhito HidaDecision (majority)Shooto: R.E.A.D. 10September 15, 200025:00Tokyo, Japan
Draw1–0–1Koji TakeuchiDrawShooto: R.E.A.D. 6July 16, 200025:00Tokyo, Japan
Win1–0Tatsuya KawajiriSubmission (rear-naked choke)Shooto" R.E.A.D. 4April 12, 200012:44Tokyo, Japan

See also

References

Preceded by
Charlie Kohler
King of the Cage Light Weight champion
14 November 2004 - 29 October 2005
Succeeded by