Fighters » Kenta Takizawa
Kenta Takizawa is a Japanese professional Mixed Martial Artist who competes in the bantamweight division. Here is a short description and a summary of his notable fights.
Fighter Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Birthdate | November 16, 1994 (Age 31) |
| Height | 5’9″ (175-176 cm) |
| Weight Class | Bantamweight (135 lbs / 61 kg) |
| Fighting Style | Striker with power, as the majority of his wins are by KO/TKO |
| Association/Team | Fired Up Gym ; Reversal Gym Yokohama Ground Slam |
Notable Fights and Recent Results
Takizawa has faced several high-level opponents, particularly during his time in the Rizin Fighting Federation.
- vs. Rafael Silva (Loss – Submission, Round 1) – March 2019, Pancrase 303 : This was a bout for the Pancrase Bantamweight Championship. Silva dominated the fight, quickly taking Takizawa down and submitting him with a rear-naked choke .
- vs. Masakazu Imanari (Win – Unanimous Decision) – June 2021, Rizin FF 29 : A significant win over a veteran and legendary submission specialist in Japanese MMA.
- vs. Yuki Motoya (Win – TKO/Punches, Round 1) – September 2021, Rizin FF 30 : An impressive first-round stoppage victory against a highly-ranked opponent .
- vs. Kai Asakura (Loss – Unanimous Decision) – December 2021, Rizin FF 33 : A fight against Kai Asakura, who was the #37 ranked bantamweight at the time .
- vs. Naoki Inoue (Loss – Submission/Kimura, Round 2) – December 2022, Rizin 40 : A submission loss to Naoki Inoue, a top-100 ranked bantamweight .
Recent Form and Future Outlook
Kenta Takizawa is currently on a challenging run in his career. According to the most recent records available, he has lost his last several fights, including:
- A TKO (elbows) loss to Shohei Nose in February 2024 .
- A first-round KO loss to Ryuya Fukuda in September 2024 .
- A first-round KO loss to Sho Hiramatsu in March 2025 .
His recent performances show a pattern of facing tough competition. To get back on a winning track, he may need to make strategic adjustments in his training or approach.
