Best fights of Daiju Takase
Over 17 years as a professional, Daiju Takase has compiled a 12-15-2 (6) record. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Daiju Takase loses to Kiuma Kunioku via majority decision
On March 31, 2001 Daiju Takase faced Kiuma Kunioku in a middleweight bout. Takase was 22 years old with a record of 2-5-1, and Kunioku was 24 with a record of 19-14-6. Takase was on a 2-fight losing streak. Takase lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Kunioku.
2. Daiju Takase submits Anderson Silva
On June 8, 2003 Daiju Takase faced Anderson Silva in a middleweight bout. Takase was 25 years old with a record of 4-7-1, and Silva was 28 with a record of 11-1. Takase was coming off a loss, while Silva was on a 9-fight winning streak. Takase submitted Anderson Silva via triangle choke in the 1st round.
3. Daiju Takase defeats Chris Brennan
On February 15, 2004 Daiju Takase faced Chris Brennan in a middleweight bout. Takase was 25 years old with a record of 5-9-1, and Brennan was 32 with a record of 16-9-1. Takase was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Brennan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Takase won via unanimous decision.
4. Daiju Takase KOs Seung-Bae Whi
On July 26, 2014 Daiju Takase faced Seung-Bae Whi. Takase was 36 years old with a record of 11-13-2, and Whi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Takase was on a 2-fight winning streak. Takase stopped Seung-Bae Whi via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Daiju Takase submits Mr. X
On August 23, 2009 Daiju Takase faced Mr. X. Takase was 31 years old with a record of 8-13-1, and X was 0 with a record of 0-0. Takase was coming off a win. Takase submitted Mr. X via armbar in the 1st round.
6. Daiju Takase loses to Hayato Sakurai via unanimous decision
On December 31, 2003 Daiju Takase faced Hayato Sakurai in a welterweight bout. Takase was 25 years old with a record of 5-8-1, and Sakurai was 28 with a record of 21-4-2. Both Takase and Sakurai were coming off a loss. Takase lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sakurai.
7. Daiju Takase submits Yuji Sakuragi
On December 22, 2012 Daiju Takase faced Yuji Sakuragi in a light heavyweight bout. Takase was 34 years old with a record of 10-13-2, and Sakuragi was 35 with a record of 14-19-2. Takase was coming off a win and Sakuragi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Takase submitted Yuji Sakuragi via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
8. Daiju Takase defeats Carlos Newton
On May 23, 2004 Daiju Takase faced Carlos Newton in a welterweight bout. Takase was 26 years old with a record of 6-9-1, and Newton was 27 with a record of 13-8. Takase was coming off a win, while Newton was coming off a loss. Takase won via split decision.
9. Daiju Takase KOs Emmanuel Yarborough
On June 24, 1998 Daiju Takase faced Emmanuel Yarborough. Takase was 20 years old with a record of 0-0, and Yarborough was 0 with a record of 0-0. Takase stopped Emmanuel Yarborough via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Daiju Takase defeats Brandon Kesler
On January 7, 2012 Daiju Takase faced Brandon Kesler. Takase was 33 years old with a record of 9-13-2, and Kesler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Takase won via unanimous decision.