Wakana Miyazaki
Japanese kickboxer
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Wakana Miyazaki (Japanese: 宮﨑若菜, Miyazaki Wakana; born June 24, 2000) is a Japanese professional kickboxer, currently competing in the mini-flyweight division of RISE.
24 June 2000
Machida, Tokyo, Japan
| Wakana Miyazaki | |
|---|---|
| Born | 宮﨑若菜 24 June 2000 Machida, Tokyo, Japan |
| Nickname | Evergreen Storm |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 49 kg (108 lb; 7 st 10 lb) |
| Style | Kickboxing, Karate |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Machida, Tokyo, Japan |
| Team | Yuushinjyuku Karate (2012-2018) TRY HARD (2018-present) |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Koyuki Miyazaki (younger sister) |
As of November 2023, she is ranked as the fifth-best women's strawweight kickboxer in the world.[1]
Kickboxing career
Miyazaki made her professional kickboxing debut against Tomoko Hida at RISE WEST ZERO on October 6, 2019.[2][3] She won the fight by unanimous decision. Miyazaki next faced AKARI at the inaugural RISE GIRLS POWER event on November 8, 2019,[4] who handed her first loss in the pro ranks, as she won the fight by unanimous decision.[5]
Miyazaki faced Sayaka Takeuchi at RISE Girls Power 2 on February 11, 2020. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[6]
Miyazaki faced Airi Otsuka at KNOCK OUT CHAMPIONSHIP 2 on September 12, 2020.[7] She won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–28, 30–28 and 30–27.[8]
Miyazaki faced Yu Sakamoto at RISE Girls Power 4 on January 17, 2021. She won the fight by a first-round knockout, the first stoppage victory of her professional career.[9] Miyazaki called for a rematch with AKARI during her post-fight interview, which was booked by the promotion as the semifinal bout of the 2021 RISE NEXT QUEEN tournament and took place at RISE 147 on March 28, 2021.[10] AKARI once again won the fight by unanimous decision.[11]
Miyazaki faced Moe Okura at RISE EVOL 9 on August 28, 2021. She won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding her a 29–27 scorecard.[12][13]
Miyazaki faced the #1 ranked RISE Mini-flyweight contender erika♡ at RISE Girls Power 6 on February 12, 2022.[14] She won the fight by majority decision, with scores of 29–28, 29–27 and 28–28.[15]
Miyazaki faced AKARI in a trilogy bout in the semifinals of the 2022 RISE Mini Flyweight Championship tournament at RISE 157 on April 24, 2022.[16] She suffered her third loss to AKARI by way of split decision, with scores of 29–28, 29–28 and 29–30.[17]
Miyazaki, at the time #1 ranked mini flyweight contender, faced the #2 ranked Arina Kobayashi at RISE EVOL 11 on November 2, 2022.[18] She lost the fight by unanimous decision, with three scorecards of 29–28.[19]
Miyazaki faced Melty Kira at RISE 173 on November 18, 2023, following a year-long absence from professional competition.[20] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[21]
Miyazaki faced Mei Miyamoto at RISE 177 on April 21, 2024. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[22]
Miyazaki faced Yun Toshima at RISE WORLD SERIES 2024 YOKOHAMA on September 8, 2024.[23] The fight was ruled a draw by split decision after three rounds.[24]
Championships and accomplishments
Kickboxing
Karate
- Kenseikai
- 2013 Kanto Prefecture Karatedo Championships Junior High Runner-up[26]
- Japan Karate Judge Organization
- 2013 JKJO Karatedo Championships Junior High Champion[27]
- Seiku Juku
- 2017 East Japan Jr. Full Contact Karatedo Championships Light Middleweight Champion[28]
- IKO Kyokushinkaikan
- 2017 Kanagawa Prefecture Karatedo Championships Advanced Category Runner-up[29]
- So-Kyokushinkaikan
- 2017 All Japan Junior Championship High School Lightweight Champion[30]
Fight record
| 7 Wins (1 (T)KOs), 5 Losses, 1 Draw | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-08 | Draw |  Yun Toshima | RISE WORLD SERIES 2024 YOKOHAMA | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2024-04-21 | Loss | Mei Miyamoto | RISE 177 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-11-18 | Win | Melty Kira | RISE 173 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-11-02 | Loss | Arina Kobayashi | RISE EVOL 11 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-04-24 | Loss | AKARI | RISE 157 - Tournament Semifinal | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-02-12 | Win | erika♡ | RISE Girls Power 6 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2021-08-28 | Win | Moe Okura | RISE EVOL 9 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2021-03-28 | Loss | AKARI | RISE 147, Tournament Semifinal | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2021-01-17 | Win | Yu Sakamoto | RISE Girls Power 4 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left hook) | 1 | 2:48 | |
| 2020-09-12 | Win | Airi Otsuka | KNOCK OUT CHAMPIONSHIP 2 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2020-02-11 | Win | Sayaka Takeuchi | RISE Girls Power 2 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-11-08 | Loss | AKARI | RISE Girls Power | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-10-06 | Win | Tomoko Hida | RISE WEST ZERO | Fukuoka, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-04 | Win | Satsuki Murakami | KAMINARIMON All Japan Women's Tournament, Semifinal | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 2:00 | |
| Wins the 2019 KAMINARIMON All Japan Women's Flyweight (-52 kg) Tournament title. | ||||||||
| 2019-08-04 | Win | Eriko Miyauchi | KAMINARIMON All Japan Women's Tournament, Semifinal | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 2:00 | |
| 2019-08-04 | Win | Sayaka Tashiro | KAMINARIMON All Japan Women's Tournament, Quarterfinal | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 2:00 | |
| 2019-06-02 | Win | Akane Hayashi | KAMINARIMON | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 1 | 2:00 | |
| 2018-10-21 | Win | Hidemi Hoshino | KAMINARIMON | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Split) | 1 | 2:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||