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Yuki Kyotani

Yuki Kyotani (Japanese: 京谷祐希, Kyotani Yuki, born 20 July 1988) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the bantamweight division of RISE. Between December 2021 and June 2022, Combat Press ranked him as the tenth best flyweight in the world.[1][2]

Yuki Kyotani
Born京谷祐希
(1988-07-20) July 20, 1988 (age 35)
Osaka, Japan
NicknameLegendary smasher
NationalityJapanese
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb; 8.7 st)
StyleKickboxing
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofOsaka, Japan
TeamYamaguchi Dojo (2008-2022)
TEAM TEPPEN (2022-present)
Years active2008 - present
Kickboxing record
Total32
Wins20
By knockout11
Losses10
By knockout6
Draws2

Kickboxing career edit

Early career edit

Kyotani was scheduled to face Jom OishiGym at RKS Fist Runaway Typhoon Legend vol.1 on March 6, 2016. He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.[3]

Kyotani was scheduled to face Yuta “Cat” Hamamoto at REBELS 44 on July 10, 2016. He won the fight by a wide unanimous decision, with scores of 30-24, 30-24 and 30-24.[4]

Kyotani participated in a one-night Hoost Cup West Japan Top Fighter 55 kg tournament. He faced Shuhei Kumura in the semifinals, whom he beat by unanimous decision, with scores of 30-29, 30-29 and 30-28. Kyotani advanced to the tournament finals, where he faced KING Kyosuke. He lost the final match by unanimous decision, with scores of 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28.[5][6]

RISE edit

Kyotani was scheduled to face Azusa Kaneko at RISE WORLD SERIES 2019 Final Round on September 16, 2019.[7] He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout, stopping Kaneko with a flurry of punches at the 2:09 minute mark.[8]

Kyotani faced Shiro Matsumoto at Rise 136 on January 13, 2020. He lost the fight by majority decision, with scores of 30-29, 29-29 and 30-29.[9]

Kyotani was expected to fight Rasta Kido in the reserve match of the 2020 RISE Asia Series tournament, at the April 12, 2020, RISE Word Series event.[10] The entire event was later postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11]

Kyotani was scheduled to face the former two-weight WMC Japan champion David Chibana at Rise 141 on August 23, 2021.[12] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 29-28, 29-28 and 30-28.[13]

Kyotani was scheduled to face Yosuke at Rise Dead or Alive 2020 Osaka on November 1, 2020.[14] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30-29, 30-28 and 30-29.[15]

Kyotani was expected to fight Kyosuke, who was moving up to RISE's bantamweight division from super flyweight, at Rise 149 on May 23, 2021.[16] On April 24, 2021, it was revealed that Kyosuke had withdrawn from the bout due to a left lunate fracture, and would be replaced by the DEEP KICK bantamweight champion Ryoga Terayama.[17] The fight was ruled a unanimous decision draw after the first three rounds, with scores of 30-30, 29-29 and 30-30. An extension round was fought, after which the fight was once again ruled a draw by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring it 10-10.[18]

Kyotani was scheduled to face the Shootboxing Japan bantamweight champion Kyo Kawakami at Rise World Series 2021 Osaka on July 18, 2021, in his hometown of Osaka.[19] He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding Kawakami a 30-29 scorecard.[20]

Kyotani was scheduled to face the reigning Shootboxing Japan super bantamweight champion Seiki Ueyama at Rise World Series 2021 Osaka 2 on November 14, 2021, once again fighting in his hometown.[21] He won the fight by technical decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 30-29 in his favor. The fight was stopped due to a cut above Ueyama's left ear, which was caused by an accidental headbutt.[22]

Kyotani was booked to face Takuya at RISE 155 on February 23, 2022.[23] He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.[24]

Kyotani was booked to face Ryunosuke Omori at RISE World Series Osaka 2022 on August 21, 2022.[25] He lost the fight by a second-round knockout.[26]

Kyotani faced Yugo Kato at RISE 166 -RISE 20th Memorial event- on February 23, 2023.[27]

Kyotani faced Shoma at RISE World Series 2023 - 1st Round on July 2, 2023. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30-29, 30-28 and 30-28.[28]

Kyotani faced Rasta at RISE 177 on April 21, 2024.[29] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[30]

Fight record edit

Kickboxing record
20 Wins (11 (T)KO's), 10 Losses, 2 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2024-04-21 Win   Rasta RISE 177 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2023-07-02 Win   Shoma RISE World Series 2023 - 1st Round Osaka, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2023-02-23 Loss   Yugo Kato RISE 166: RISE 20th Memorial event Tokyo, Japan KO (Left straight) 2 2:29
2022-08-21 Loss   Ryunosuke Omori RISE WORLD SERIES OSAKA 2022 Osaka, Japan KO (Knee to the body) 2 1:39
2022-02-23 Win   Takuya RISE 155 Tokyo, Japan TKO (Corner stoppage) 2 0:49
2021-11-14 Win   Seiki Ueyama Rise World Series 2021 Osaka 2 Osaka, Japan Tech. Decision (Unanimous) 3
2021-07-18 Loss   Kyo Kawakami Rise World Series 2021 Osaka Osaka, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2021-05-23 Draw   Ryoga Terayama Rise 149 Tokyo, Japan Ext. R. Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00
2020-11-01 Win   Yosuke Rise Dead or Alive 2020 Osaka Osaka, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2020-08-23 Win   David Chibana Rise 141 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2020-01-13 Loss   Shiro Matsumoto Rise 136 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Majority) 3 3:00
2019-09-16 Win   Azusa Kaneko RISE WORLD SERIES 2019 Final Round Chiba, Japan TKO (Punches) 2 2:09
2016-10-02 Loss   KING Kyosuke Hoost Cup, Tournament Finals Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2016-10-02 Win   Shuhei Kumura Hoost Cup, Tournament Semifinals Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2016-07-10 Win   Yuta “Cat” Hamamoto REBELS 44 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2016-03-06 Win   Jom OishiGym RKS Fist Runaway Typhoon Legend vol.1 Tokyo, Japan TKO 2 1:22
2015-02-22 Draw   Yuichi DEEP KICK 24 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Split) 3 3:00
2013-09-22 Win   Yuta Kiuchi DEEP KICK 17 Tokyo, Japan TKO (Punches) 2 1:02
2012-06-08 Win   Takeru Krush 19 Tokyo, Japan TKO (Doctor stop./broken nose) 1 3:00
2012-02-05 Loss   Seiya Rokugawa DEEP KICK 10 Tokyo, Japan KO (Left hook) 2 1:11
2011-12-25 Win   Tatsuya Tsuda DEEP KICK 9 Tokyo, Japan KO (Right straight) 3 2:55
2011-10-23 Win   Takuya Takahashi DEEP KICK 8 Tokyo, Japan TKO (Punches) 3 2_57
2011-04-10 Win   Daisuke Murata DEEP KICK 6 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2010-12-12 Loss   Chalermchai Togerhan DEEP KICK 5 Tokyo, Japan KO (Right high kick) 2 2:14
2010-08-08 Win   Shoyuki DEEP KICK 4 Tokyo, Japan KO 1 2:42
2010-04-04 Win   Kouzi DEEP KICK 3 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2009-07-26 Loss   Daiki Nagashima J-FIGHT in SHINJYUKU vol.10 Tokyo, Japan KO (Right straight) 2 1:06
2008-10-03 Loss   Hiroyuki Yamano Let’s Kick with J the 4th Tokyo, Japan KO 2 1:50
2008-04-13 Win   Kenbo POWER GATE Kaiser Grand Prix in Kyoto KBS Hall 2nd Tokyo, Japan TKO 2 0:51
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References edit

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