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14 Facts About Takasuke Kume

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Takasuke Kume is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division.

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Takasuke Kume fought mainly for Shooto, but fought for Pancrase and Heat early in his career.

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Takasuke Kume faced Yoichiro Sato on August 7,2010, at Shooto: Gig Tokyo 5 for the Shooto Pacific Rim 167-pound title.

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Takasuke Kume won via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the second round.

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In 2012, Takasuke Kume signed with ROAD FC to compete in the lightweight tournament.

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Takasuke Kume faced Chang Hyun Kim on September 15,2012, at Road FC 9: Beatdown in the lightweight tournament quarterfinal.

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Takasuke Kume won via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.

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8.

Takasuke Kume lost the extra round via unanimous decision and Nam became the first-ever Road FC lightweight champion.

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Takasuke Kume was given an immediate rematch with Nam for the title on October 12,2013, at Road FC 13.

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Takasuke Kume fought against former UFC fighter Anton Kuivanen at PANCRASE 297 on July 1,2018.

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Takasuke Kume received a punch just before the end of 2R and suffered the first knockout loss in his career.

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Takasuke Kume was scheduled to rematch Anton Kuivanen for the lightweight King of Pancrase title match on 2019 April 14 at PANCRASE 304.

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On October 13,2019, at ONE Championship: Century Part 2 Pancrase x Shooto battle, Takasuke Kume fought against Shooto champion Mitsufumi Matsumoto.

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Takasuke Kume faced top Japanese lightweight prospect Koji Takeda at Rizin 27 on March 21,2021.