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Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT

Takeshi Izumi def. Vinicius Cenci (Decision)

Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Vinicius Cenci
Chambinho
7-2-0
Friday, October 3, 2025
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Takeshi Izumi defeated Vinicius Cenci by Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2, held Friday, October 3, 2025 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. The judges scored it 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, Takeshi Izumi won the decision.

Judges' Scorecards

#IzumiCenci
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
#IzumiCenci
1109
2910
3109
Total2928
#IzumiCenci
1109
2910
3109
Total2928

Media Scores

3
Izumi
-
0
Cenci
30-27 Izumi×3
All 3 media scorecards

Fan Scorecards

100%
Izumi
0%
Cenci
2 fan scorecards submitted
30-27 Izumi100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Izumi
R2
100%
Izumi
R3
100%
Izumi

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Betting Odds

Takeshi Izumi
+171
37% implied win probability
Open: +181Best: +188
Vinicius Cenci
-213
68% implied win probability
Open: -229Best: -190

Average moneyline across 15 sportsbooks.

SportsbookTakeshi IzumiVinicius Cenci
Bet105+168-199
BetAnything+170-210
BetOnline+165-190
BetUS+160-215
Betway+163-225
Bookmaker+169-210
Bovada+165-200
Circa+185-215
Cloudbet+188-227
DraftKings+180-218
FanDuel+172-205
MyBookie+165-236
Pinnacle+169-200
Stake+160-233
SXBet+182-231

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Takeshi Izumi vs Vinicius Cenci?

Takeshi Izumi defeated Vinicius Cenci by Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2, held Friday, October 3, 2025 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. The judges scored it 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, Takeshi Izumi won the decision.

What were the judges' scorecards for Takeshi Izumi vs Vinicius Cenci?

The judges scored it 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, Takeshi Izumi won the decision.

Referee
Basheer Reda
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Takeshi Izumi 44%56% Vinicius Cenci

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

8-4-0
Record
7-2-0
1612
Power Index rating
1652
1
Win Streak
0
37
Age
30
5'9"
175 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
-
Reach
74"
188 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Japan
Nationality
Brazil

Striking Profile

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SLpM
2.90
-
Str. Acc.
48%
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SApM
2.69
-
Str. Def.
62%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
1.61
-
TD Acc.
50%
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TD Def.
0%
-
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Takeshi Izumi · 3-2
  • W
    DEEP 131 Impact · May 4, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • W
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 · Oct 3, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First Round · Jul 18, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    RIZIN 50 · Mar 30, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • L
    Breakthrough Combat 1 · Oct 30, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 2:38 · Welterweight
Vinicius Cenci · 3-2
  • W
    LFA 232: Visconde vs. Pintos · May 15, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • L
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 · Oct 3, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals · Jun 19, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 1:43 · Lightweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First Round · Apr 17, 2025
    Submission · R3 · 4:52 · Lightweight
  • W
    UAE Warriors 48 · Mar 3, 2024
    Split Decision · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 3 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
27.0
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Avg takedowns
0.67
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Avg control time
1:45
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Career high strikes
27
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Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Takeshi Izumi
Strike target
Vinicius Cenci
-
Head
48%
-
Body
44%
-
Leg
7%
Takeshi Izumi
Strike position
Vinicius Cenci
-
Distance
48%
-
Clinch
11%
-
Ground
41%