Yuzuki Satomi
Yuzuki Satomi is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the lightweight division of K-1. He is a former Krush Lightweight champion. As of July 2023 he was the No. 7 ranked super bantamweight kickboxer in the world by Combat Press.[1] Kickboxing careerEarly careerSatomi made his professional in debut with Shin Nihon Kickboxing Association on December 8, 2013, at SNKA SOUL IN THE RING XI. He lost to Yusuke Umeki by unanimous decision.[2] Satomi scored his first professional victory on March 9, 2014, when he defeated HIRO by unanimous decision at SNKA MAGNUM 34.[3] On October 26, 2014, Satomi went to a draw with Shinya Fujino at SNKA MAGNUM 36.[4] Satomi suffered his first professional knockout loss on May 31, 2015, against Hirotatsu Asakawa at Japan Kickboxing Innovation.[5] On September 20, 2015, Satomi defeated Yuma Shimohigashi by knockout at SNKA TITANS NEOS XVIII.[6] Krushin 2017 Satomi joined the Krush organization and started training out of K-1 Gym Yokohama. He made his debut for the promotion on January 15, 2017, at Krush 72 where he defeated Hikaru Fujihashi by majority decision.[7] On May 13, 2017, Satomi faced Tenma Sano at KHAOS 2. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[8] Satomi faced Glory of Heroes champion Wang Junguang from China at Krush 77 on July 16, 2017. He lost the bout by majority decision.[9] Satomi was knocked out in just 49 second by Kaito Ozawa with a body kick on February 12, 2018, at Krush 85.[10][11] Satomi lost by unanimous decision to Taio Asahisa at Krush 91 on August 5, 2018.[12] Satomi rebounded on November 21, 2018, at Krush 95 for the 10th anniversary of the promotion. He defeated veteran Masahiro Yamamoto by knockout in the second round with a right hook.[13] Satomi took part in the 2019 K-1 Super Bantamweight World Tournament on June 30, 2019, where he lost to Fumiya Osawa by unanimous decision in quarterfinals.[14] In his next bout on September 16, 2019, at Krush 105 he was knocked out in the first round by Takumi Yokoyama with a left hook to the body.[15] Satomi was scheduled to face Shuji Kawarada at Krush 113 on June 28, 2020.[16] The fight was rescheduled for Krush 115 on July 21, 2020. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[17] Krush lightweight championshipSatomi took part in the Krush lightweight championship tournament, held at Krush 127 on July 24, 2021. He was scheduled to face Shinichiro Kawasaki in the tournament quarterfinals.[18] He won the fight by knockout in the second round.[19] He was scheduled to face Hiroki in the tournament semifinals, held at Krush 129 on September 24, 2021.[20] He won the fight by majority decision. Satomi advanced to the tournament finals, where he faced Shuji Kawarada. He lost the fight by majority decision.[21] Their bout was awarded "Krush Fight of the Year" at the 2021 K-1 awards. Satomi faced top prospect Ryuka on February 27, 2022, at K-1 World GP 2022 Japan. He won the fight by extension round split decision.[22] On August 11, 2022, Satomi defeated former Krush super featherweight champion Yuma Saikyo by unanimous decision after scoring a knockdown in the second round.[23] Satomi challenged Fumiya Osawa for his Krush lightweight title at Krush 145 on January 21, 2023.[24] He initially lost the bout by unanimous decision.[25] The result was later changed into a no contest on January 29, 2023, as Osawa scored a knockdown off of an illegal kick catch.[26] An immediate rematch was scheduled to take place at Krush 150 on June 16, 2023.[27] Satomi won the title by majority decision.[28] Satomi faced Kento Ito at K-1 World GP 2023: ReBOOT~K-1 ReBIRTH~ on September 10, 2023. He lost the fight by a second-round knockout.[29] Satomi made his first Krush Lightweight title defense against Kento Ito at Krush 158 on February 24, 2024.[30] Satomi faced Nagasawa Samuel Kiyomitsu at Krush 164 on August 18, 2024. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[31] Satomi faced Aaron Clarke at Krush 167 on November 16, 2024. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[32] Titles and accomplishments
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