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Akitoshi Tamura is a Japanese mixed martial artist who has competed in the lightweight and welterweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former Shooto Welterweight Champion and a former Shooto Lightweight Champion. Tamura was born on May 31, 1980 in Hyogo, Japan. He began training in judo at the age of five and later trained in karate and kickboxing. He made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2000 and won his first title, the Shooto Welterweight Championship, in 2003. He defended the title twice before losing it in 2005. In 2006, Tamura signed with the UFC and made his debut at UFC Fight Night 5, where he defeated Nick Diaz by unanimous decision. He went on to win his next three fights in the UFC, including a victory over former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver. Tamura has since fought in various promotions, including Pancrase, DEEP, and Rizin Fighting Federation. He is currently signed with Rizin Fighting Federation and is the current Rizin Lightweight Champion. As of 2021, Akitoshi Tamura's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.

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Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 31 May 1980
Birthday 31 May
Birthplace Nishiwaki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Akitoshi Tamura Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Akitoshi Tamura height is 174cm and Weight 135 lb.

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Height 174cm
Weight 135 lb
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Akitoshi Tamura Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Akitoshi Tamura worth at the age of 44 years old? Akitoshi Tamura’s income source is mostly from being a successful Artist. He is from Japan. We have estimated Akitoshi Tamura's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

2010

On January 10, 2010, Tamura was defeated by WEC veteran Charlie Valencia via split decision at WEC 46.

2009

On October 10, 2009, he was scheduled to fight Damacio Page at WEC 43, but pulled out with an undisclosed injury. He was replaced in the bout by WEC newcomer Will Campuzano.

2004

Tamura also competed in a Lethwei tournament on July 10 & 11, 2004 at the Thuwunna National Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar pitting four Japanese fighters (Tamura, Yoshitaro Niimi, Takaharu Yamamoto and Seiji Wakasugi) against Aye Bo Sein. The other Burmese fighters competing in the tournament were Naing Wan Lay, Win Tun and Openweight Lethwei World Champion Shwe Sai..

2001

Tamura made his professional debut in the Shooto organization in a fight against Eiji Murayama, in August 2001, and lost on a technical decision (he later returned to face Murayama in 2004, only for the match to end in a draw). He has made MMA headlines when he defeated Takeshi Inoue in 2007, which won him the title of Shooto lightweight champion. He has also participated in GCM and MARS events, achieving a TKO over Masaomi Saito in the former, and a first round submission over Ian Loveland in the latter.

1980

Akitoshi Tamura (born May 31, 1980) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed almost exclusively in the Shooto organization, before making his debut at the WEC 37. In 2007, he was the lightweight champion of Shooto. He was once ranked as the #5 Bantamweight in the world by the MMAWeekly Worldwide Ranking System. Tamura is a freestyle fighter.