Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLPFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Takeshi Izumi
JapanTakeshi Izumi
8-4-0
RESULT

Takeshi Izumi def. Vinicius Cenci (Decision)

Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Vinicius Cenci
BrazilVinicius Cenci
“Chambinho”
10-4-0
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.

Judges' Scorecards

Hadi Mohamed Ali
#IzumiCenci
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Tolly Plested
#IzumiCenci
1109
2910
3109
Total2928
Darryl Ransom
#IzumiCenci
1109
2910
3109
Total2928

Media Scores

3
Izumi
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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

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.

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 47%53% Vinicius Cenci

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

8-4-0
Record
10-4-0
1488
Elo rating
1511
1
Win Streak
0
37
Age
30
5'9"
175 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
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Reach
74"
188 cm
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Stance
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Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Japan
Nationality
Brazil

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Recent form (last 5 fights)

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  • L
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