Takeshi Inoue (Japanese: 井上 武, Inoue Takeshi, born March 18, 1980) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of Shooto.
A professional MMA competitor since 2003, he has also competed for DREAM, and Vale Tudo Japan.
On May 12, 2006, Inoue defeated Antonio Carvalho by TKO in the first round to become the Shooto World Lightweight (143 lbs.)
On November 8, 2007, he defeated Katsuya Toida to become the Pacific Rim Lightweight Champion.
Inoue would eventually win back the Shooto World Championon November 29, 2008 after defeating Hideki Kadowaki by unanimous decision at Shooto's Tradition 4 show.