Ai Takahashi (kickboxer)
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is a Japanese kickboxer. Takahashi competes mainly in shoot boxing
, where she became the runner-up for the 2010 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup tournament and is the current Shoot Boxing women's title holder.
, Japan
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At Shoot boxing Girl's S-cup 2009 on during the first round of the tournament, Takahashi was defeated by Saori Ishioka
via unanimous decision after three rounds in a match that Ishioka controlled from beginning to end.
Takahashi rebounded with a victory over Harumi by TKO (referee stoppage) in the second round on at Shoot Boxing 2009: Takeshi Road -bushido- The Fifth.
Earning her second straight TKO victory, Takahashi defeated Asako Saioka after the referee stopped the fight in the second round, when Takahashi was punching Saioka, who was already injured in the chin
, on at Jewels 7th Ring
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At Jewels 8th Ring
on , Takahashi defeated Yukino Oishi by unanimous decision.
On at Jewels 9th Ring
, Takahashi faced and defeated Emiko Matsumoto by TKO (referee stoppage, punches) in the third round.
On at Shoot boxing Girl's S-cup 2010, Takahashi was able to defeat Australian kickboxer Christina Jurjevic in the first round and Mei Yamaguchi
in the semi-finals after an extra round, both by unanimous decision, before being stopped at the final by 2009 winner Rena Kubota
, in a bout that had to go two extra rounds to determine the winner.
After the tournament, Takahashi returned to action on at the event Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2010, where she faced and defeated in dominant fashion America mixed martial artist Karina Hallinan by unanimous decision after three rounds.
At Shoot Boxing 2011 act 1: SB166 on , Takahashi defeated WPMF
champion Zaza Sor Aree
by TKO (referee stopage, knees.)
Takahashi next defeated Emi Fujino
by TKO (corner stoppage) in the first round of their match at Shoot Boxing 2011 act 2: SB168 on .
On at Shoot Boxing 2011 Act 3: SB169, Takahashi had a rematch against Rena Kubota, who was coming from a negative result in an exhibition match against Erika Kamimura, this time for the vacant Shoot Boxing women's championship. With Takahashi dominating the fight during the second half of the match, she was awarded the unanimous decision after five rounds and became the new title holder.
Takahashi was next scheduled to face Erika Kamimura in a super fight at 2011 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup. Takahashi, however, got injured during training and was unable to face Kamimura on that date.
Takahashi is expected to face Kamimura under RISE rules in the near future.
Shoot boxing
Shoot boxing is both a combat sport and a stand-up fighting promotion company based in Tokyo, Japan. The organization was founded by former kickboxer Caesar Takeshi in 1985....
, where she became the runner-up for the 2010 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup tournament and is the current Shoot Boxing women's title holder.
Background
Takahashi was born on May 11, 1982 in Chiba, ChibaChiba, Chiba
is the capital city of Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is located approximately 40 km east of the center of Tokyo on Tokyo Bay. Chiba City became a government designated city in 1992. Its population as of 2008 is approximately 960,000....
, Japan
Japan
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Kickboxing career
Takahashi debuted on , defeating Kanako Oka by unanimous decision in a special rules bout after an extra round at Young Caesar Cup Tokyo 2009.At Shoot boxing Girl's S-cup 2009 on during the first round of the tournament, Takahashi was defeated by Saori Ishioka
Saori Ishioka
is a Japanese female mixed martial artist, kickboxer and karateka. She has participated in MMA promotions Smackgirl and Jewels. Her nickname is Shooting Star.-Background:...
via unanimous decision after three rounds in a match that Ishioka controlled from beginning to end.
Takahashi rebounded with a victory over Harumi by TKO (referee stoppage) in the second round on at Shoot Boxing 2009: Takeshi Road -bushido- The Fifth.
Earning her second straight TKO victory, Takahashi defeated Asako Saioka after the referee stopped the fight in the second round, when Takahashi was punching Saioka, who was already injured in the chin
Chin
In the human anatomy, the chin is the lowermost part of the face.It is formed by the lower front of the mandible.People show a wide variety of chin structures. See Cleft chin....
, on at Jewels 7th Ring
Jewels 7th Ring
Jewels 7th Ring was a mixed martial arts event hosted by MMA promotion Jewels. It was held on at Shinjuku Face in Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan.-Background:...
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At Jewels 8th Ring
Jewels 8th Ring
Jewels 8th Ring was a mixed martial arts event held by MMA promotion Jewels. The event took place on at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring in Koto, Tokyo, Japan.-Background:...
on , Takahashi defeated Yukino Oishi by unanimous decision.
On at Jewels 9th Ring
Jewels 9th Ring
Jewels 9th Ring was a mixed martial arts event held by MMA promotion Jewels. The event took place on at Shinjuku Face in Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan.-Background:...
, Takahashi faced and defeated Emiko Matsumoto by TKO (referee stoppage, punches) in the third round.
On at Shoot boxing Girl's S-cup 2010, Takahashi was able to defeat Australian kickboxer Christina Jurjevic in the first round and Mei Yamaguchi
Mei Yamaguchi
, formerly known by her nickname , is a Japanese female mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Her former nickname comes from the V1 armlock wrestling move.Yamaguchi currently fights as a featherweight in the Valkyrie promotion...
in the semi-finals after an extra round, both by unanimous decision, before being stopped at the final by 2009 winner Rena Kubota
Rena Kubota
, better known by her ring name or Reina , is a professional Japanese kickboxer. She competes mainly in shoot boxing, where she won the 2009 and 2010 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup tournaments.-Early life:Kubota was born in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan on...
, in a bout that had to go two extra rounds to determine the winner.
After the tournament, Takahashi returned to action on at the event Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2010, where she faced and defeated in dominant fashion America mixed martial artist Karina Hallinan by unanimous decision after three rounds.
At Shoot Boxing 2011 act 1: SB166 on , Takahashi defeated WPMF
World Professional Muaythai Federation
The World Professional MuayThai Federation สหพันธ์มวยไทยอาชีพโลก was formed February 2004 by the association of professional boxing of Thailand . The PAT is the only organization officially recognized by the Thai government. The WPMF was founded to promote and support the Muaythai worldwide,...
champion Zaza Sor Aree
Zaza Sor Aree
Zaza Sor Aree , nicknamed the Muay Thai Idol, is a Thai kickboxer. A Muay Thai specialist, Sor Aree was the second place in the female flyweight category at the International Federation of Muaythai Amateurs World Muaythai championships 2009 and she is the current women's flyweight world champion...
by TKO (referee stopage, knees.)
Takahashi next defeated Emi Fujino
Emi Fujino
is a Japanese female mixed martial artist, kickboxer and professional wrestler, occasionally nicknamed .-Background:Fujino was born on in Aichi Prefecture, Japan...
by TKO (corner stoppage) in the first round of their match at Shoot Boxing 2011 act 2: SB168 on .
On at Shoot Boxing 2011 Act 3: SB169, Takahashi had a rematch against Rena Kubota, who was coming from a negative result in an exhibition match against Erika Kamimura, this time for the vacant Shoot Boxing women's championship. With Takahashi dominating the fight during the second half of the match, she was awarded the unanimous decision after five rounds and became the new title holder.
Takahashi was next scheduled to face Erika Kamimura in a super fight at 2011 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup. Takahashi, however, got injured during training and was unable to face Kamimura on that date.
Takahashi is expected to face Kamimura under RISE rules in the near future.
Kickboxing record
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External links
- Official blog
- Official blog (old)
- Profile at Shoot boxingShoot boxingShoot boxing is both a combat sport and a stand-up fighting promotion company based in Tokyo, Japan. The organization was founded by former kickboxer Caesar Takeshi in 1985....