Kira Matsutani | |
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Born | 松谷綺 1 June 2003 Nerima, Tokyo, Japan |
Height | 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) |
Weight | 45 kg (99 lb; 7 st 1 lb) |
Style | Kickboxing |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Meguro, Tokyo, Japan |
Team | Vallely Kickboxing Team (2015-2021) ALONZA ABLAZE (2021-Present) |
Trainer | Koya Urabe |
Years active | 2019 - present |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 12 |
Wins | 9 |
By knockout | 0 |
Losses | 1 |
By knockout | 0 |
Draws | 2 |
Other information | |
Notable relatives | Kiri 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]
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]
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]
9 Wins (0 (T)KOs), 1 Loss, 2 Draws | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2023-11-25 | Win | ![]() |
Krush 155 - 15th Anniversary | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
Wins the vacant Krush Women's Atomweight Championship. | ||||||||
2023-07-17 | Win | ![]() |
K-1 World GP 2023 | Tokyo, Japan | Ext.R Decision (Unanimous) | 4 | 3:00 | |
2023-04-08 | Win | ![]() |
Krush Ring of Venus | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2022-11-26 | Win | ![]() |
Krush 143 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2022-06-25 | Loss | ![]() |
K-1: Ring of Venus, Tournament Semifinal | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2022-02-20 | Win | ![]() |
Krush 134 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2021-10-31 | Win | ![]() |
Krush 130 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2020-09-20 | Win | ![]() |
RISE GIRLS POWER 3 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2020-02-11 | Draw | ![]() |
RISE Girls Power 2 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2019-12-22 | Win | ![]() |
Stand up Kickboxing Vol.1 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2019-11-08 | Draw | ![]() |
RISE GIRLS POWER | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2019-06-02 | Win | ![]() |
NJKF 2019 2nd | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2019-03-10 | Win | ![]() |
NJKF EXPLOSION 20 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 3 | 1:30 | |
Wins the inaugural NJKF EXPLOSION women -46kg title. | ||||||||
2018-12-09 | Win | ![]() |
NJKF EXPLOSION 18 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 2 | 1:30 | |
2018-11-04 | Win | ![]() |
Bigbang amateur 49 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 1:30 | |
Defends Bigbang amateur women -45kg title. | ||||||||
2018-07-15 | Win | ![]() |
Bigbang the Future Sono 21 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 1:30 | |
Wins the vacant Bigbang amateur women -45kg title. | ||||||||
2018-04-08 | Loss | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
NJKF DUEL.13 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | |||
2017-11-22 | Loss | ![]() |
SHOOT BOXING BATTLE SUMMIT-GROUND ZERO TOKYO 2017[25] | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2017-09-03 | Win | ![]() |
Bigbang amateur 42 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 1:30 | |
Wins the vacant Bigbang amateur women -40kg title. | ||||||||
2017-07-02 | Loss | ![]() |
NJKF EXPLOSION 11 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 2 | 1:30 | |
2016-10-30 | Draw | ![]() |
NJKF EXPLOSION 7 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 2 | 1:30 | |
2016-08-28 | Loss | ![]() |
NJKF EXPLOSION 6 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 2 | 1:30 | |
2016-05-15 | Loss | ![]() |
NJKF EXPLOSION 5 - Championship Tournament, Semifinal | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 2 | 1:30 | |
2016-02-07 | Draw | ![]() |
NJKF EXPLOSION 4 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 2 | 1:30 | |
2016-02-07 | Win | ![]() |
NJKF EXPLOSION 4 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 2 | 1:30 | |
2015-11-01 | Draw | ![]() |
NJKF EXPLOSION 3 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 2 | 1:30 | |
2015-07-05 | Win | ![]() |
NJKF EXPLOSION 2 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 2 | 1:30 | |
2015-07-05 | Win | ![]() |
NJKF EXPLOSION 2 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 2 | 1:30 | |
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |