Kira Matsutani
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| Kira Matsutani | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 18 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| 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 former K-1 Women's Atomweight Champion.
As of August 2023 she was the #10 ranked pound-for-pound women kickboxer in the world according to Combat Press.[1]
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]
Matsutani faced Mafia Petchmongkoldee in the semifinals of the K-1 Women's Atomweight Grand Prix at K-1 World MAX 2025 on February 9, 2025.[31] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[32] In the final, Matsutani defeated Aki Suematsu by majority decision to win the vacant K-1 Women's Atomweight Championship.[33]
Matsutani made her first K-1 Women's Atomweight Championship defense against Aki Suematsu at K-1 World MAX 2025 - 70kg World Tournament Opening Round on September 7, 2025.[34] She won the fight by split decision, after an extra fourth round was contested.[35]
Matsutani made her second K-1 Women's Atomweight Championship defense against Veronica Rodriguez at K-1 World GP 2026 -90kg World Tournament on February 8, 2026.[36] She lost the fight by unanimous decision, suffering a knockdown in the third round.[37]
On January 23, 2026, Matsutani vacated the Krush Women's Atomweight Championship in order to focus on her K-1 Championship.[38]
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
- K-1
- 2025 K-1 Women's Atomweight (-45kg) Champion
- One successful title defense
- 2025 K-1 Women's Atomweight (-45kg) Champion
