Kira Matsutani

Kira Matsutani
Born松谷綺
(2003-06-01) 1 June 2003 (age 21)
Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
Height1.52 m (5 ft 0 in)
Weight45 kg (99 lb; 7 st 1 lb)
StyleKickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofMeguro, Tokyo, Japan
TeamVallely Kickboxing Team (2015-2021)
ALONZA ABLAZE (2021-Present)
TrainerKoya Urabe
Years active2019 - present
Kickboxing record
Total14
Wins11
By knockout1
Losses1
By knockout0
Draws2
Other information
Notable relativesKiri Matsutani (brother)

Kira Matsutani (Japanese: 松谷綺, Matsutani Kira, born 1 June 2003) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the atomweight division of K-1, where she is the current Krush Atomweight champion.

As of August 2023 she was the #10 ranked pound-for-pound women kickboxer in the world according to Combat Press.[1]

Kickboxing career

RISE

Matsutani made her professional debut against Chizuru Nanase at NJKF 2019 2nd on June 2, 2019. She won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding her a 30–28 scorecard.[2]

Matsutani made her RISE promotional debut against fellow debutante Koyuki Miyazaki at RISE GIRLS POWER on November 8, 2019.[3] The fight was ruled a split decision draw. Two of the judges scored the fight 30–29 for Matsutani and 30–28 for Miyazaki respectively, while the third ringside official scored the fight an even 29–29.[4]

Matsutani faced Mari Kamikariya in a -44 kg catchweight bout at Stand up Kickboxing Vol.1 on December 22, 2019.[5] She won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three ringside officials awarding her a 30–26 scorecard.[6]

Matsutani faced the debuting Arina Kobayashi at RISE Girls Power 2 on February 11, 2020.[7] The fight was ruled a split decision draw.[8] Matsutani next faced Miyu Sakata at RISE GIRLS POWER 3 on September 20, 2020.[9] She won the fight by unanimous decision, sweeping all three rounds with all three judges.[10]

K-1

Matsutani faced Yuri Morikawa in her Krush debut at Krush 130 on October 31, 2021.[11] She won the fight by unanimous decision, with three scorecards of 30–26.[12] Matsutani next faced Satomi Toyoshima at Krush 134 on February 20, 2022. She likewise won the fight by unanimous decision.[13]

On May 23, 2022, it was announced that Matsutani would be one of four women to take part in the K-1 Women's Atomweight Grand Prix, held to determine the inaugural K-1 champion at the weight, at K-1: Ring of Venus on June 25, 2022.[14] She was eliminated in the tournament semifinals by Miyuu Sugawara, who defeated Matsutani by majority decision to hand her her first professional loss.[15]

Matsutani faced Yu at Krush 143 on November 26, 2022. She won the fight by split decision.[16] Matsutani next faced Ga Yeon Won at Krush Ring of Venus on April 8, 2023.[17] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[18]

Matsutani faced the former K-1 Women's Atomweight champion Phayahong Ayothayafightgym at K-1 World GP 2023 on July 17, 2023.[19] She won the fight by unanimous decision, after an extra fourth round was contested.[20]

Matsutani was expected to face Mako Yamada for the vacant Krush Women's Atomweight Championship at Krush 155 on November 25, 2023.[21] Yamada withdrew with a hand fracture on November 8, and was replace by Nana Okuwaki.[22] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[23]

Matsutani faced Jung Yujung at K-1 World MAX 2024 - World Championship Tournament Final on July 7, 2024.[24] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[25]

Matsutani was scheduled to defend her Krush Women's Atomweight title against Gabrielle De Ramos at Krush 167 on November 16, 2024.[26][27] The bout became a non title fight after De Ramos missed weight by 150g.[28][29] She won the fight by a first-round knockout, the first stoppage victory of her professional career.[30]

Championships and accomplishments

Amateur

  • BigBang
    • 2017 Bigbang women -40kg Champion
    • 2018 Bigbang women -45kg Champion (one defense)
  • New Japan Kickboxing Federation
    • 2019 NJKF EXPLOSION women -46kg Champion

Professional

Fight record

Professional Kickboxing Record
11 Wins (1 (T)KOs), 1 Loss, 2 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2025-02-09 TBA K-1 World MAX 2025 - Atomweight Championship Tournament, Semifinals Tokyo, Japan
2024-11-16 Win Australia Gabrielle De Ramos Krush 167 Tokyo, Japan KO (Knee to the body) 1 1:48
2024-07-07 Win South Korea Jung Yujung K-1 World MAX 2024 - World Championship Tournament Final Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2023-11-25 Win Japan Nana Okuwaki Krush 155 - 15th Anniversary Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
Wins the vacant Krush Women's Atomweight Championship.
2023-07-17 Win Thailand Phayahong Ayothayafightgym K-1 World GP 2023 Tokyo, Japan Ext.R Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00
2023-04-08 Win South Korea Ga Yeon Won Krush Ring of Venus Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2022-11-26 Win Japan Yu Krush 143 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Split) 3 3:00
2022-06-25 Loss Japan Miyuu Sugawara K-1: Ring of Venus, Tournament Semifinal Tokyo, Japan Decision (Majority) 3 3:00
2022-02-20 Win Japan Satomi Toyoshima Krush 134 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2021-10-31 Win Japan Yuri Morikawa Krush 130 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2020-09-20 Win Japan Miyu Sakata RISE GIRLS POWER 3 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2020-02-11 Draw Japan Arina Kobayashi RISE Girls Power 2 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Split) 3 3:00
2019-12-22 Win Japan Mari Kamikariya Stand up Kickboxing Vol.1 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2019-11-08 Draw Japan Koyuki Miyazaki RISE GIRLS POWER Tokyo, Japan Decision (Split) 3 3:00
2019-06-02 Win Japan Chizuru Nanase NJKF 2019 2nd Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Amateur record

Amateur Kickboxing Record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2019-03-10 Win Japan Kiho Kohata NJKF EXPLOSION 20 Tokyo, Japan Decision 3 1:30
Wins the inaugural NJKF EXPLOSION women -46kg title.
2018-12-09 Win Japan Kiho Kohata NJKF EXPLOSION 18 Tokyo, Japan Decision 2 1:30
2018-11-04 Win Japan Narumi Hen Bigbang amateur 49 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 1:30
Defends Bigbang amateur women -45kg title.
2018-07-15 Win Japan Bigbang the Future Sono 21 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 1:30
Wins the vacant Bigbang amateur women -45kg title.
2018-04-08 Loss Japan Riri Nasukawa Bigbang the Future Sono 20[31] Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 1:30
For the vacant Bigbang amateur women -45kg title.
2018-02-04 Win Japan Kiho Kohata NJKF DUEL.13 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous)
2017-11-22 Loss Japan Megami Tagawa SHOOT BOXING BATTLE SUMMIT-GROUND ZERO TOKYO 2017[32] Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00
2017-09-03 Win Japan Rika Aimi Bigbang amateur 42 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 1:30
Wins the vacant Bigbang amateur women -40kg title.
2017-07-02 Loss Japan Kirato Hakkaku NJKF EXPLOSION 11 Tokyo, Japan Decision 2 1:30
2016-10-30 Draw Japan Kirato Hakkaku NJKF EXPLOSION 7 Tokyo, Japan Decision 2 1:30
2016-08-28 Loss Japan Haruyuki Tanitsu NJKF EXPLOSION 6 Tokyo, Japan Decision 2 1:30
2016-05-15 Loss Japan Haruyuki Tanitsu NJKF EXPLOSION 5 - Championship Tournament, Semifinal Tokyo, Japan Decision 2 1:30
2016-02-07 Draw Japan Keishin Watanabe NJKF EXPLOSION 4 Tokyo, Japan Decision 2 1:30
2016-02-07 Win Japan Ruito Sugiyama NJKF EXPLOSION 4 Tokyo, Japan Decision 2 1:30
2015-11-01 Draw Japan Ryujin Nasukawa NJKF EXPLOSION 3 Tokyo, Japan Decision 2 1:30
2015-07-05 Win Japan Ryoma Sakurai NJKF EXPLOSION 2 Tokyo, Japan Decision 2 1:30
2015-07-05 Win Japan Ruito Sugiyama NJKF EXPLOSION 2 Tokyo, Japan Decision 2 1:30
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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