Best fights of Izuru Takeuchi
Over 12 years as a professional, Izuru Takeuchi has compiled a 25-11-7 (6) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Izuru Takeuchi defeats Kiuma Kunioku
On April 23, 2004 Izuru Takeuchi faced Kiuma Kunioku in a middleweight bout. Takeuchi was 29 years old with a record of 11-5-5, and Kunioku was 27 with a record of 30-17-7. Kunioku was coming off a loss. Takeuchi won via majority decision.
2. Izuru Takeuchi loses to Nate Marquardt in their 3rd fight via KO
On May 1, 2005 Izuru Takeuchi fought Nate Marquardt for the Pancrase middleweight title. It was their third meeting. Takeuchi was 30 years old with a record of 15-5-6, and Marquardt was 26 with a record of 20-6-2. Takeuchi was on a 3-fight winning streak and Marquardt was coming off a win. Marquardt submitted Takeuchi via choke-out in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Izuru Takeuchi defeats Nate Marquardt
On October 29, 2002 Izuru Takeuchi faced Nate Marquardt in a middleweight bout. Takeuchi was 28 years old with a record of 8-4-3, and Marquardt was 23 with a record of 15-3-1. Takeuchi was coming off a loss, while Marquardt was on a 2-fight winning streak. Takeuchi won via unanimous decision.
4. Izuru Takeuchi draws with Takenori Sato
On August 8, 2009 Izuru Takeuchi fought Takenori Sato for the vacant Pancrase middleweight title. Takeuchi was 35 years old with a record of 25-10-6, and Sato was 24 with a record of 9-5-4. Takeuchi was coming off a loss, while Sato was on a 4-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
5. Izuru Takeuchi draws with Martijn de Jong in their 2nd fight
On November 25, 2001 Izuru Takeuchi faced Martijn de Jong in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Takeuchi was 27 years old with a record of 7-3-2, and Jong was 27 with a record of 7-6-1. Takeuchi was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.