Best fights of Takuya Wada
Over 23 years as a professional, Takuya Wada has compiled a 21-9-10 (7) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Takuya Wada defeats Tomoyoshi Iwamiya
On April 5, 2009 Takuya Wada defended his Pancrase welterweight title against Tomoyoshi Iwamiya. Wada was 31 years old with a record of 17-8-9, and Iwamiya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wada was coming off a win. Wada won via majority decision. Defended the title.
2. Takuya Wada defeats Hidetaka Monma
On May 28, 2004 Takuya Wada faced Hidetaka Monma in a middleweight bout. Wada was 26 years old with a record of 10-4-5, and Monma was 30 with a record of 8-2-1. Wada was coming off a loss, while Monma was coming off a win. Wada won via majority decision.
3. Takuya Wada submits Tadasuke Yoshida
On December 2, 2006 Takuya Wada faced Tadasuke Yoshida in a welterweight bout. Wada was 28 years old with a record of 12-7-8, and Yoshida was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wada was coming off a loss. Wada submitted Tadasuke Yoshida via Rear-Naked Choke in the 1st round.
4. Takuya Wada defeats Saburo Kawakatsu
On July 16, 1999 Takuya Wada faced Saburo Kawakatsu. Wada was 21 years old with a record of 0-0, and Kawakatsu was 25 with a record of 2-2-1. Kawakatsu was coming off a win. Wada won via majority decision.
5. Takuya Wada defeats Jason Buck
On September 27, 2001 Takuya Wada faced Jason Buck. Wada was 23 years old with a record of 7-0-2, and Buck was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wada was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Wada won via majority decision.
6. Takuya Wada submits Cedric Ribes
On March 1, 2001 Takuya Wada faced Cedric Ribes. Wada was 23 years old with a record of 5-0-2, and Ribes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wada was coming off a win. Wada submitted Cedric Ribes via Heel Hook in the 1st round.
7. Takuya Wada loses to Dave Strasser via split decision
On May 5, 2002 Takuya Wada faced Dave Strasser. Wada was 24 years old with a record of 9-1-2, and Strasser was 32 with a record of 17-3-3. Both Wada and Strasser were coming off a win. Wada lost via split decision. Went the distance with Strasser.
8. Takuya Wada KOs Minoru Tanaka
On December 14, 2022 Takuya Wada faced Minoru Tanaka in a welterweight bout. Wada was 44 years old with a record of 20-9-10, and Tanaka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wada was coming off a loss. Wada stopped Minoru Tanaka via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Takuya Wada submits Rosaire Letapin
On March 18, 2000 Takuya Wada faced Rosaire Letapin. Wada was 22 years old with a record of 1-0, and Letapin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wada was coming off a win. Wada submitted Rosaire Letapin via Heel Hook in the 2nd round.
10. Takuya Wada submits Didier Lutz
On March 18, 2000 Takuya Wada faced Didier Lutz. Wada was 22 years old with a record of 2-0, and Lutz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wada was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Wada submitted Didier Lutz via Kimura in the 2nd round.