Best fights of Takasuke Kume
Over 18 years as a professional, Takasuke Kume has compiled a 26-8-4 (17) record, including eleven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Takasuke Kume KOs Kazuki Tokudome
On September 11, 2016 Takasuke Kume fought Kazuki Tokudome for the Pancrase lightweight title. Kume was 31 years old with a record of 18-4-4, and Tokudome was 29 with a record of 16-6-1. Kume was on a 2-fight winning streak and Tokudome was on a 4-fight winning streak. Kume stopped Kazuki Tokudome via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Takasuke Kume KOs Kazuki Tokudome in their 2nd fight
On December 10, 2017 Takasuke Kume defended his Pancrase lightweight title against Kazuki Tokudome. It was their second meeting. Kume was 32 years old with a record of 20-4-4, and Tokudome was 30 with a record of 18-7-1. Kume was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tokudome was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kume stopped Kazuki Tokudome via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Takasuke Kume submits Tatsuya Saika
On December 11, 2021 Takasuke Kume defended his Pancrase lightweight title against Tatsuya Saika. Kume was 36 years old with a record of 24-6-4, and Saika was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kume was coming off a loss. Kume submitted Tatsuya Saika via armbar in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Takasuke Kume submits Tom Santos
On April 14, 2019 Takasuke Kume defended his Pancrase lightweight title against Tom Santos. Kume was 33 years old with a record of 21-5-4, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kume was coming off a loss. Kume submitted Tom Santos via triangle choke in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
5. Takasuke Kume submits Shane Nelson
On February 12, 2012 Takasuke Kume faced Shane Nelson. Kume was 26 years old with a record of 10-1-4, and Nelson was 27 with a record of 15-5. Kume was on a 4-fight winning streak and Nelson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kume submitted Shane Nelson via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
6. Takasuke Kume submits Matija Blazicevic
On April 23, 2017 Takasuke Kume faced Matija Blazicevic in a lightweight bout. Kume was 31 years old with a record of 19-4-4, and Blazicevic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kume was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kume submitted Matija Blazicevic via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
7. Takasuke Kume submits Chul Yoon
On November 24, 2012 Takasuke Kume faced Chul Yoon in a lightweight bout. Kume was 27 years old with a record of 14-1-4, and Yoon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kume was on a 8-fight winning streak. Kume submitted Chul Yoon via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Takasuke Kume submits Chang Hyun Kim
On September 15, 2012 Takasuke Kume faced Chang Hyun Kim in a lightweight bout. Kume was 27 years old with a record of 13-1-4, and Kim was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kume was on a 7-fight winning streak. Kume submitted Chang Hyun Kim via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Takasuke Kume submits Masahiro Toryu
On July 31, 2011 Takasuke Kume faced Masahiro Toryu. Kume was 26 years old with a record of 8-1-4, and Toryu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kume was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kume submitted Masahiro Toryu via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Takasuke Kume submits Daniel Digby
On November 5, 2010 Takasuke Kume faced Daniel Digby. Kume was 25 years old with a record of 6-1-4, and Digby was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kume was coming off a loss. Kume submitted Daniel Digby via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.