Honoka Kobayashi
Japanese kickboxer
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Honoka Kobayashi (Japanese: 小林穂夏, Kobayashi Honoka; born July 9, 2001) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the atomweight division of RISE. As of March 2024, she is ranked as the eighth-best women's atomweight kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.[1][2]
Itabashi, Japan
| Honoka Kobayashi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 July 2001 Itabashi, Japan |
| Height | 1.45 m (4 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 46 kg (101 lb; 7 st 3 lb) |
| Style | Kickboxing, Karate |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Team | Next Level Shibuya |
| Years active | 2022 - present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 4 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Professional career
RISE
Kobayashi made her professional kickboxing debut against Honoka Tsujii at RISE 162 on October 30, 2022. She won the fight with a majority decision. [3]
Kobayashi faced Momone Sakajiri at the RISE 166: RISE 20th Memorial event on February 23, 2023. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[4]
Kobayashi faced Ayaka Nishihara at RISE 168 on May 28, 2023. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[5]
Kobayashi faced Miyu Sakata at RISE World Series 2023 - 2nd Round on August 26, 2023. The fight was ruled a split decision draw.[6]
Kobayashi faced Koto Hiraoka at RISE Fight Club on November 19, 2023. She lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 27–30, 27–30 and 26–30. Kobayashi scored a knock down with a knee strike in the third round. [7]
Kobayashi faced Momoka Mandokoro at RISE 176 on February 23, 2024. She won the fight by unanimous decision, scoring a knock down in the third round.[8]
Kobayashi faced Fuu at RISE 180 on July 26, 2024. She lost the unanimous decision after an extra round was fought.[9]
Championships and accomplishments
- 2022 Japan Cup Women's -50 kg tournament Runner-up[10]
Fight record
| 4 Wins (0 (T)KO), 2 Losses, 1 Draw | |||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 |  Mitsudaman | RISE 201 | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
| 2024-07-26 | Loss | Fuu | RISE 180 | Tokyo, Japan | Ext.R Decision (Unanimous) | 4 | 3:00 |
| 2024-02-23 | Win | Momoka Mandokoro | RISE 176 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2023-11-19 | Loss | Koto Hiraoka | RISE Fight Club | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2023-08-26 | Draw | Miyu Sakata | RISE World Series 2023 - 2nd Round | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2023-05-28 | Win | Ayaka Nishihara | RISE 168 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2023-02-23 | Win | Momone Sakajiri | RISE 166: RISE 20th Memorial event | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2022-10-30 | Win | Honoka Tsujii | RISE 162 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 |