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Hiroyuki Takaya

Hiroyuki Takaya
Born (1977-06-10) June 10, 1977 (age 47)
Narashino, Chiba, Japan
Other namesStreetfight Bancho
NationalityJapanese
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight145.4 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Lightweight
StyleKickboxing
TeamWajyutsu Keisyukai
Takaya Gundan
Years active2003 - present
Kickboxing record
Total3
Losses3
Mixed martial arts record
Total39
Wins23
By knockout15
By decision8
Losses14
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision8
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: April 20, 2013

Hiroyuki Takaya (Japanese: 高谷裕之, Takaya Hiroyuki, born June 10, 1977) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2003, Takaya has fought in the WEC, Strikeforce, DREAM, Shooto, K-1 HERO'S, Pancrase, RIZIN, Vale Tudo Japan, and Cage Force. Takaya is the former DREAM Featherweight Champion. He also competed at the Japanese MMA events Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011 and Dynamite!! 2010. Due to his experience in street fighting, Takaya is known as the "Streetfight Bancho".

Mixed martial arts career

Takaya made his professional debut in the Shooto organization in a fight against Hayate Usul in 2003. After a 9-4-1 record in Shooto, Hero's, and Cage Force including bouts against top mixed martial artists like current Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez, Hero's Lightweight runner up Genki Sudo, and former Hero's Middleweight Champion Gesias Calvancante Takaya made his American debut at WEC 32 where he fought, and lost to, Leonard Garcia by knockout. Takaya then lost to Cub Swanson at WEC 37 losing by Unanimous Decision but won fight of the night honours.[1][2]

DREAM

Takaya was a participant in the DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix.[3] Takaya beat Jong Won Kim, Yoshiro Maeda and Hideo Tokoro en route to the finals, before losing to Bibiano Fernandes via split decision become the runner up of the tournament.

Takaya scored perhaps the biggest win of his career over former DREAM Lightweight Champion Joachim Hansen on May 29, 2010 at DREAM.14 with 28 seconds left in the first round. It was the first knockout defeat in the 10½-year career of Hansen.[4]

On December 31, 2010, Takaya defeated Bibiano Fernandes via unanimous decision and became the DREAM Featherweight Champion.

He fought at Dream: Japan GP Final against Kazuyuki Miyata and successfully defended the DREAM Featherweight Championship.

Takaya defended his title on December 31, 2011 at Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011, defeating Takeshi Inoue via unanimous decision.

Strikeforce

Takaya fought on April 9, 2011 at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley.[5] He lost his fight against Robbie Peralta via split decision.

Rizin Fighting Federation

In his debut for the Rizin Fighting Federation, Takaya faced Daiki Hata on December 29, 2015. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Kickboxing

He lost to Hiroki Shishido by unanimous decision after being knocked down twice in round one at Shootboxing 2013: Act 2 in Tokyo on April 20, 2013.[6][7]

Personal life

Takaya is married to Japanese fashion model Maho Miura.[8]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
39 matches 23 wins 14 losses
By knockout 15 5
By submission 0 1
By decision 8 8
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 23–14–2 Baataryn Azjavkhlan Decision (unanimous) Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round December 29, 2017 3 5:00 Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan
Win 22–14–2 Hatsu Hioki KO (punches) Pancrase 290 October 8, 2017 1 1:12 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 21–14–1 Isao Kobayashi Decision (unanimous) Pancrase 283 December 18, 2016 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 21–13–1 Alan Omer Decision (unanimous) Euro FC 1: The New Era October 1, 2016 3 5:00 Espoo, Finland
Loss 21–12–1 Nazareno Malegarie Decision (unanimous) Pancrase 278 June 12, 2016 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 21–11–2 Daiki Hata Decision (unanimous) Rizin Fighting Federation 1: Day 1 December 29, 2015 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 20–11–2 Guy Delumeau TKO (punches) Pancrase 266 April 26, 2015 3 4:11 Tokyo, Japan
Win 19–11–2 Ryogo Takahashi KO (punches) Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 6th October 4, 2014 2 0:38 Tokyo, Japan
Win 18–11–2 Yojiro Uchimara TKO (punches) Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 4th February 23, 2014 1 1:27 Tokyo, Japan
Draw 17–11–2 Toby Imada Draw (majority) Shoot Boxing: Ground Zero Tokyo 2013 November 16, 2013 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 17–11–1 Daniel Romero TKO (punches) Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 2nd June 22, 2013 1 3:21 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 17–10–1 Georgi Karakhanyan Decision (split) DREAM 18 December 31, 2012 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Non-title bout.
Win 17–9–1 Takeshi Inoue Decision (unanimous) Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011 December 31, 2011 5 5:00 Tokyo, Japan, Japan Defended DREAM Featherweight Championship.
Win 16–9–1 Kazuyuki Miyata Decision (split) DREAM: Japan GP Final July 16, 2011 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan, Japan Defended DREAM Featherweight Championship.
Loss 15–9–1 Robbie Peralta Decision (split) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley April 9, 2011 3 5:00 San Diego, California, United States
Win 15–8–1 Bibiano Fernandes Decision (unanimous) Dynamite!! 2010 December 31, 2010 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan Won DREAM Featherweight Championship.
Win 14–8–1 Chase Beebe KO (punches) DREAM 16 September 25, 2010 1 1:45 Nagoya, Japan
Win 13–8–1 Joachim Hansen KO (punches) DREAM 14 May 29, 2010 1 4:32 Saitama, Japan
Loss 12–8–1 Michihiro Omigawa TKO (punches) Dynamite!! The Power of Courage 2009 December 31, 2009 1 2:54 Saitama, Japan
Loss 12–7–1 Bibiano Fernandes Decision (split) DREAM 11 September 6, 2009 2 5:00 Yokohama, Japan DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix Final.
Win 12–6–1 Hideo Tokoro TKO (punches) DREAM 11 September 6, 2009 2 0:32 Yokohama, Japan DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 11–6–1 Yoshiro Maeda TKO (punches) DREAM 9 May 26, 2009 1 9:39 Yokohama, Japan DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 10–6–1 Jong Won Kim TKO (punches) DREAM 7 March 8, 2009 2 0:40 Saitama, Saitama, Japan DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix Opening Round.
Loss 9–6–1 Cub Swanson Decision (unanimous) WEC 37 December 3, 2008 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won Fight of the Night.
Loss 9–5–1 Leonard Garcia KO (punch) WEC 32 February 13, 2008 1 1:31 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win 9–4–1 Antonio Carvalho TKO (knees and punches) Shooto: Back To Our Roots 6 November 8, 2007 3 1:58 Tokyo, Japan
Win 8–4–1 Jarrod Card KO (punch) GCM: Cage Force 4 September 8, 2007 1 3:02 Tokyo, Japan Return to Featherweight.
Loss 7–4–1 Andre Amade TKO (broken nose) HERO'S 8 March 12, 2007 1 3:29 Nagoya, Japan
Loss 7–3–1 Gesias Cavalcante KO (flying knee) HERO'S 6 August 5, 2006 1 0:30 Tokyo, Japan Hero's 2006 Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 7–2–1 Do Hyung Kim Decision (unanimous) HERO'S 2005 in Seoul November 5, 2005 2 5:00 Seoul, South Korea
Loss 6–2–1 Genki Sudo Submission (triangle choke) HERO'S 3 September 7, 2005 2 3:47 Tokyo, Japan K-1 HERO'S 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 6–1–1 Remigijus Morkevicius TKO (punches) HERO'S 3 September 7, 2005 2 4:16 Tokyo, Japan K-1 HERO'S 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 5–1–1 Jani Lax TKO (punch) HERO'S 2 July 6, 2005 1 1:56 Tokyo, Japan Moves up to Lightweight.
Loss 4–1–1 Gilbert Melendez Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Year End Show 2004 December 14, 2004 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 4–0–1 Stephen Palling KO (head kick) Shooto 2004: 5/3 in Korakuen Hall May 3, 2004 1 2:11 Tokyo, Japan
Draw 3–0–1 João Roque Draw Shooto 2004: 1/24 in Korakuen Hall January 24, 2004 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 3–0 Seigi Fujioka Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Wanna Shooto 2003 November 3, 2003 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 2–0 Hatsu Hioki Decision (unanimous) Shooto: 7/13 in Korakuen Hall July 13, 2003 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 1–0 Hayate Usui TKO (punches) Shooto: 2/6 in Kitazawa Town Hall February 6, 2003 2 2:06 Tokyo, Japan

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
0 wins, 3 losses
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time Record Notes
April 20, 2013 Loss Japan Hiroki Shishido Shootboxing 2013: Act 2 Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 0-3
September 23, 2004 Loss Japan Yuya Yamamoto AJKF: "Danger Zone" Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 0-2
March 13, 2004 Loss Japan Satoruvashicoba AJKF: "Strongest Tournament 2004 All Japan Lightweight 1st Stage" Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 0-1 Lightweight Tournament opening round.
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest

Notes and references

  1. ^ "WEC News - Fights Video | MMA | UFC | Pride | Vs". Archived from the original on 2008-12-06. Retrieved 2008-12-04.
  2. ^ "MMA Archives".
  3. ^ "Japan - 'DJ Taiki' qualifies for DREAM Featherweight GP | MMAFighting.com". Archived from the original on 2009-02-12. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
  4. ^ "Hiroyuki Takaya scores Dream 14 knockout of Joachim 'Hellboy' Hansen". USA Today. May 29, 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
  5. ^ "Shinya Aoki and Hiroyuki Takaya Expected for April 9 Strikeforce Card, May Air Live in Japan". mmaweekly.com. 2011-03-02.
  6. ^ Japanese Kickboxing Scene: April Preview
  7. ^ Shootboxing 2013 act.2 Results: Shishido Tops Takaya, Mohan Dragon KOs Suzuki
  8. ^ "Hiroyuki Takaya ("Streetfight Bancho") | MMA Fighter Page".
Preceded by 2nd DREAM Featherweight Champion
December 31, 2010 – present 		Current holder
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