Issei Tamura, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an MMA record of 10 wins, 8 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the 135 lbs weight class, he stands at 5' 5" with a reach of 63". In his UFC career, Tamura demonstrated a winning streak of one fight out of two, showcasing an orthodox stance. Tamura's performance statistics reveal that he averages 1.89 significant strikes per minute in the octagon, with a striking accuracy of 53%. However, he absorbs a considerable number of strikes, averaging 4.58 per minute, and his strike defense stands at 44%. In terms of grappling, Tamura attempts no submissions per 15 minutes and achieves takedowns at a rate of 0.92 per fight. One of Tamura's most notable victories came against Zhang Tiequan, who held an ELO rating of 1004. His recent fight history includes a win against Zhang Tiequan in February 2012, followed by losses to Raphael Assuncao and TJ Dillashaw in July 2012 and March 2013 respectively, both ending in knockouts. Tamura's last recorded fight was on March 16, 2013.