Issei Tamura

TRAINING: AM: Spar. PM: Technique / Conditioning

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started jiu-jitsu when I was 19 years old and started to have an interest in becoming an MMA fighter.

What ranks and titles have you held? Shooto Rookie of the Year & MVP in 2008.
Ranked fourth in the world in Shooto at 145 pounds.

Do you have any heroes? I do not have a hero, but I look up to Jake Shields and Akira Kikuchi, who is my former teammate.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s my dream come true.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? BS, in Physics

What was your job before you started fighting? Office worker (accounting)

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Shooto – Amateur 155-pound tournament 2nd — 2007

Favorite grappling technique: Arm Lock

Favorite Striking technique: Straight & hook

• Pro since 2008

• Two wins by KO, five by decision

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	1
Record:	7-2-0
Summary:	Durability, ground game, cardio

Fighter Info

From:	Tokyo Japan
Fights Out Of:	Tokyo Japan
Age:	28
Height:	5′ 5" ( 165 cm )
Weight:	145 lb ( 65 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

63% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

47% Standing

53% Ground

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

50% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Tiequan Zhang	UFC® 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Feb 25, 2012	6	0	1	0	R2KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Issei Tamura	UFC® 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Feb 25, 2012	15	1	0	2	R2KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

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