Kazuki_Tokudome

Kazuki Tokudome

Kazuki Tokudome

Japanese martial artist


Kazuki Tokudome (徳留一樹, Tokudome Kazuki, born March 4, 1987) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of ONE Championship. A professional competitor since 2007, he has also competed in Pancrase, Sengoku Raiden Championships and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Tokudome made his professional MMA debut in November 2007 in his native Japan. Before signing with the UFC, he amassed a record of 11–3 with one draw over the course of the first five years of his career.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Tokudome made his UFC debut against Cristiano Marcello on March 3, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 8.[1] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

In his second fight with the promotion, Tokudome faced Norman Parke on July 6, 2013, at UFC 162.[2] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Tokudome faced debuting Yui Chul Nam at The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale on March 1, 2014.[3] He lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision. Despite the loss on the scorecards, he was rewarded with his first Fight of the Night bonus award.[4]

Tokudome faced promotional newcomer Johnny Case on September 20, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 52.[5] He lost the fight via technical submission in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Pancrase

Following his release from the UFC, Tokudome competed for Pancrase from 2015 to 2017.

On November 1, 2015, he defeated Satoru Kitaoka by fourth-round technical knockout to win the King of Pancrase Lightweight Championship.[6]

He challenged Takasuke Kume for the King of Pancrase Lightweight Championship at Pancrase 292 on December 10, 2017. He lost the fight via first-round knockout.[7]

ONE Championship

Tokudome then signed with ONE Championship and made his promotional debut against Jadamba Narantungalag at ONE Championship: Pursuit of Power on July 13, 2018. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

He made his sophomore appearance against Christian Lee at ONE Championship: Heart of the Lion on November 9, 2018. He lost the fight via first-round technical knockout.[9]

He then faced Adrian Pang at ONE Championship: Warriors Of Light on May 10, 2019. He won the fight via second-round technical knockout.[10]

He next faced Johnny Nuñez at ONE Championship: Dawn Of Valor on October 26, 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[11]

Rizin

Tokudome faced Roberto de Souza at Rizin 27 on March 21, 2021. After taking Souza down, he was quickly submitted via triangle choke in the first round.[12]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
32 matches 20 wins 11 losses
By knockout 10 5
By submission 3 3
By decision 7 3
Draws 1
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References

  1. "Marcello-Tokudome set for UFC on Fuel TV 8". mmajunkie.com. December 12, 2012.
  2. Staff (2013-04-24). "Norman Parke vs. Kazuki Tokudome added to UFC 162 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
  3. Staff (2014-03-01). "TUF China Finale bonuses: Kim and Mitrione pick up 'Performance' awards". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  4. Ariel Helwani (2014-07-09). "Following eye surgery, Johnny Case set for UFC debut". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-07-09.
  5. "Pancrase 271". 2015-10-31. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  6. Chris Gunn (December 11, 2017). "Pancrase 292 results". mma-japan.net.
  7. Anirban Banerjee (November 10, 2018). "ONE FC Results - One: Heart Of The Lion Results". sportskeeda.com.
  8. Anderson, Jay (21 March 2021). "RIZIN 27: Ayaka Hamasaki Retains, Roberto Satoshi Dominant". Cageside Press. Retrieved 22 March 2021.

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