| Hiroyuki Takaya | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1977-06-10)June 10, 1977 (age 48) Narashino,Chiba, Japan |
| Other names | Streetfight Bancho |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 145.4 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Team | Wajyutsu Keisyukai Takaya Gundan |
| Years active | 2003 - present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 3 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 39 |
| Wins | 23 |
| By knockout | 15 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 14 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record fromSherdog | |
Last updated on: April 20, 2013 | |
Hiroyuki Takaya (Japanese: 高谷裕之,Takaya Hiroyuki, born June 10, 1977) is a Japanesemixed martial artist currently competing in theFeatherweight division. A professional competitor since 2003, Takaya has fought in theWEC,Strikeforce,DREAM,Shooto,K-1 HERO'S,Pancrase,RIZIN,Vale Tudo Japan, andCage Force. Takaya is the formerDREAM Featherweight Champion. He also competed at the Japanese MMA eventsFight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011 andDynamite!! 2010. Due to his experience instreet fighting, Takaya is known as the "Streetfight Bancho".
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, andCage Force including bouts against top mixed martial artists like current Strikeforce Lightweight ChampionGilbert Melendez,Hero's Lightweight runner upGenki Sudo, and formerHero's Middleweight ChampionGesias Calvancante Takaya made his American debut atWEC 32 where he fought, and lost to,Leonard Garcia byknockout. Takaya then lost toCub Swanson atWEC 37 losing by Unanimous Decision but won fight of the night honours.[1][2]
Takaya was a participant in theDREAM Featherweight Grand Prix.[3]Takaya beat Jong Won Kim,Yoshiro Maeda andHideo 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 formerDREAM Lightweight ChampionJoachim Hansen on May 29, 2010 atDREAM.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 defeatedBibiano Fernandes via unanimous decision and became theDREAM Featherweight Champion.
He fought atDream: Japan GP Final againstKazuyuki Miyata and successfully defended the DREAM Featherweight Championship.
Takaya defended his title on December 31, 2011 atFight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011, defeatingTakeshi Inoue via unanimous decision.
Takaya fought on April 9, 2011 atStrikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley.[5] He lost his fight againstRobbie Peralta via split decision.
In his debut for theRizin Fighting Federation, Takaya facedDaiki Hata on December 29, 2015. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
He lost toHiroki Shishido by unanimous decision after being knocked down twice in round one atShootboxing 2013: Act 2 in Tokyo on April 20, 2013.[6][7]
Takaya is married to Japanese fashion model Maho Miura.[8]
| 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 | DefendedDREAM Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 16–9–1 | Kazuyuki Miyata | Decision (split) | DREAM: Japan GP Final | July 16, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan, Japan | DefendedDREAM 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 | WonDREAM 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 toFeatherweight. |
| 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 toLightweight. |
| 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 |
| 0 wins, 3 losses | |||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | Record | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2013 | Loss |  Hiroki Shishido | Shootboxing 2013: Act 2 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 0-3 | |||
| September 23, 2004 | Loss | Yuya Yamamoto | AJKF: "Danger Zone" | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 0-2 | |
| March 13, 2004 | Loss | 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 | |||||||||
| Preceded by | 2ndDREAM Featherweight Champion December 31, 2010 – present | Current holder |
