Kira Matsutani

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Kira Matsutani
Born松谷綺
(2003-06-01) 1 June 2003 (age 20)
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
Total12
Wins9
By knockout0
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[edit]

RISE[edit]

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[edit]

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 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]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

Amateur[edit]

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

Professional[edit]

Fight record[edit]

Professional Kickboxing Record
9 Wins (0 (T)KOs), 1 Loss, 2 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
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 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[24] 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[25] 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[edit]

References[edit]

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