Davit Kiria

Davit Kiria (Georgian: დავით ქირია) (born February 9, 1988), also spelled as David Kyria, is a Georgian kickboxer who competes in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions of ONE Championship.

Davit Kiria
Born (1988-02-09) February 9, 1988
Zugdidi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union
Native nameდავით ქირია
NationalityGeorgian
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight70.3 kg (155 lb; 11.07 st)
DivisionLightweight
Reach70 in (180 cm)
StyleKyokushin, Kickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofGeorgia
TeamGolden Glory (2007–present)[1]
TrainerSjef Weber, Nieky Holzken, Bachuki Partsvania
RankBlack belt in Kyokushin
Years active2006–present
Kickboxing record
Total60
Wins39
By knockout18
Losses20
By knockout2
Draws1
Last updated on: March 8, 2014

Also an Ashihara karate stylist, Kiria is a former Glory Lightweight Champion and Kunlun Fight 70kg World Max Tournament Champion.

Combat Press ranked him as the #5 lightweight kickboxer in the world in August 2021.[2] peaking as high as #1 in September 2014.[3]

Background

Born in Zugdidi, Georgia, and started learning Ashihara karate aged nine in the Ashihara International Karate Organization[4] (AIKO), Kiria later relocated to the Netherlands to train under AIKO founder Dave Jonkers at the Golden Glory gym in Zuidlaren, where he is a training partner of legendary heavyweight Sem Schilt.[5] He began kickboxing at fifteen years old after a career in full contact karate in which he won the 2009 Kyokushinkai Karate Kamakura European Championship [6] of the International Budo Kai organization.[7]

Career

In 2008, he reached the final of the Ring Masters Olympia 2008 Welterweight Tournament in Istanbul, Turkey but lost to the great Somrak Kamsing by decision after three rounds.[8] Following this, Kiria moved up to middleweight and continued to gain experience by fighting his way through the Dutch kickboxing scene. On April 17, 2010, he competed in the Superfighters 8 Man Tournament in Frankfurt, Germany. Despite losing to Marco Piqué by an extension round decision in the quarter-finals, he was still given a slot in the semis by replacing Shemsi Beqiri who coundn't continue due to a broken nose. He was then eliminated from the competition by losing a decision to Chris van Venpoep.[9]

After tough losses against some of the sport's most experienced fighters, Kiria finally got the break-out win of his career when he defeated the K-1 and It's Showtime veteran William Diender by decision after five rounds in Assen, Netherlands.[10]

He was then pitted against the up-and-coming Robin van Roosmalen at United Glory 13: 2010-2011 World Series Semifinals in Charleroi, Belgium on March 19, 2011, losing via unanimous decision in a "Fight of the Night" display.[11]

Kiria then moved up to the 74 kg/163 lb weight class from his usual 70 kg/154 lb to take on one of the world's top fighters in Nieky Holzken at United Glory 15 in Moscow, Russia on March 23, 2012. He lost by unanimous decision.[12][13]

Despite having gone 0–2 in the Glory promotion, he was included in the 2012 Middleweight Slam tournament, replacing Cosmo Alexandre to join sixteen of the world's best fighters at 70 kg/154 lb.[14][15] The tournament kicked off in Stockholm, Sweden at Glory 1: Stockholm - 2012 Middleweight Slam First 16 on May 26, 2012, and Kiria caused a major upset by taking a unanimous decision win over Muay Thai stylist Kem Sitsongpeenong. Kem seemed uncomfortable without the use of elbows and clinching and was outboxed throughout the duration of the match. Kiria also floored the Thai star with a mawashi geri in the opening round to ensure the points victory.[16][17]

Advancing to the tournament final eight at Glory 3: Rome - 2012 Middleweight Slam Final 8 in Rome, Italy on November 3, 2012, Kiria was drawn against Shemsi Beqiri at the quarter-finals.[18] After an action-packed three rounds, Kiria was given the nod via split decision and headed into the semis to face eventual tournament winner Giorgio Petrosyan, who won by a unanimous points verdict.[19] Despite coming back from the Glory tournament empty-handed, Kiria proved himself to be amongst the middleweight elite, and moved into the top ten in the world rankings in December 2012, coming in at #7.[20]

He showcased exceptionable boxing skills and an impenetrable defence en route to a unanimous decision victory over Yuri Bessmertny at Glory 7: Milan in Milan, Italy on April 20, 2013.[21][22]

Kiria took a unanimous decision over Murthel Groenhart at Glory 10: Los Angeles - Middleweight World Championship Tournament in Ontario, California, United States on September 28, 2013.[23][24][25]

He rematched Robin van Roosmalen in the semi-finals of the Glory 12: New York - Lightweight World Championship Tournament in New York City, New York, US on November 23, 2013, losing a unanimous decision.[26][27]

Glory Lightweight Championship

Replacing Ky Hollenbeck who withdrew from the fight, Kiria faced Andy Ristie for the inaugural Glory Lightweight Championship at Glory 14: Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia on March 8, 2014.[28] He trailed to his Surinamese opponent for the first three rounds and was knocked down with a step knee in the second, but mounted a late comeback in the championship rounds and finished Ristie in the fifth to take the belt.[29][30]

He was scheduled to fight Robin van Roosmalen for the Glory Lightweight title.[31] Roosmalen won the fight by majority decision.[32]

He fought a rematch with Jonay Risco during Enfusion 66. Kiria lost a unanimous decision.[33]

Kiria won his next two fights. He beat Anatoly Moiseev by decision[34] and Nordin Ben Moh by KO.[35]

Kunlun Fight 70kg World Max Tournament Champion

He participated in the 2019 Kunlun Fight World Max Tournament. He beat Feng Xingli by TKO in the semifinals, and beat Marouan Toutouh by split decision in the finals.[36]

ONE Championship

On May 18, 2020, it was reported that Kiria had signed with ONE Championship.[37] He is set to make his promotional debut against 2019 ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix Champion Giorgio Petrosyan at ONE Championship: Fists Of Fury on February 26, 2021. Kiria lost the fight by unanimous decision.[38]

Kiria faced Enriko Kehl in the quarter-finals of the 2021 ONE Kickboxing Featherweight World Grand Prix at ONE Championship: First Strike.[39] Kiria won by first-round technical knockout.[40][41] Kiria was booked to face Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong in the semifinals of the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix at ONE: Only the Brave on January 28, 2022.[42] Kiria lost by unanimous decision.[43]

Kiria faced Mohammed Boutasaa at ONE 157 on May 20, 2022. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[44]

Kiria faced Mickael Pignolo for the vacant NDC -72 kg championship at Nuit Des Champions 29 on November 19, 2022.[45] He captured the vacant title by a second-round knockout.[46]

Kiria faced Johannes Baas at Mix Fight Championship on December 3, 2022. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[47]

Kiria faced the ONE Muay Thai Featherweight World Champion Tawanchai P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym in a kickboxing bout at ONE Fight Night 13 on August 5, 2023.[48] He lost the bout in the third round due to his right arm being broken whilst attempting to block a left body kick from Tawanchai .[49]

Personal life

Kiria has two daughters.[1]

Championships and awards

Karate

Kickboxing

Savate
  • Kungfu World Cup Champion
    • 2017 KFWC Savate Pro -70 kg Champion

Kickboxing record
Kickboxing record
39 wins (18 KOs), 21 losses, 1 draw
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2023-08-05LossThailand Tawanchai P.K. SaenchaimuaythaigymONE Fight Night 13Bangkok, ThailandTKO (Broken arm/Middle kick)30:30
2022-12-03WinGermany Johannes BaasMix Fight ChampionshipFrankfurt, GermanyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2022-11-19WinFrance Mickael PignoloNuit Des Champions 29Marseille, FranceTKO (Referee stoppage/Punch)2
Won the vacant NDC -72 kg title
2022-05-20LossMorocco Mohammed BoutasaaONE 157Kallang, SingaporeDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2022-01-28LossThailand Sitthichai SitsongpeenongONE: Only the BraveKallang, SingaporeDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Kickboxing Featherweight Grand Prix Semi-finals
2021-10-15WinGermany Enriko KehlONE Championship: First StrikeKallang, SingaporeTKO (3 Knockdown Rule/Punches)12:50
Kickboxing Featherweight Grand Prix Quarter Final
2021-02-26LossArmenia Giorgio PetrosyanONE Championship: Fists Of FuryKallang, SingaporeDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-02-24WinMorocco Marouan ToutouhKunlun Fight 80, FinalShanghai, ChinaDecision (Split)33:00
Wins the Kunlun Fight 70kg World Max Tournament Champion.
2019-02-24WinChina Feng XingliKunlun Fight 80, Semi FinalsShanghai, ChinaTKO (Left front kick to the body)31:13
2018-10-13WinMorocco Nordin Ben MohKunlun Fight 77: Hollow Throne, Quarter FinalsTongling, ChinaKO (Left Hook)32:56
2018-08-05WinRussia Anatoly MoiseevKunlun Fight 75Sanya, ChinaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-05-05LossSpain Jonay RiscoEnfusion Live 66Tenerife, SpainDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2017-11-24WinFrance Ludovic Nassibou2017 Kungfu World Cup -70 kg FinalParis, FranceDecision (unanimous)33:00
Wins the -70kg KFWC savate pro 2017.
2017-11-24WinUkraine Sergey Kulyaba2017 Kungfu World Cup -70 kg Semi-FinalsParis, FranceDecision (unanimous)33:00
2017-11-12LossThailand Superbon BanchamekKunlun Fight 67 - World MAX 2017 Final 8Sanya, ChinaDecision (Majority)33:00
2017-08-27WinMorocco Marouan Toutouhkunlun Fight 65 – 70 kg World Max 2017 Tournament 1/8 FinalsQingdao, ChinaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2017-06-24LossMorocco Marouan ToutouhKunlun Fight 63Sanya, ChinaExt. R Decision (Majority)43:00
2017-03-11WinRomania Cristian MileaKunlun Fight 58/ Magnum Fc 1, 70kg Qualifier Tournament 3 Final BRome, ItalyTKO (low kicks)1
2017-03-11WinSpain Jonay RiscoKunlun Fight 58/ Magnum Fc 1, 70kg Qualifier Tournament 3 Semi-Final BRome, ItalyDecision (unanimous)33:00
2017-01-01LossThailand Jomthong ChuwattanaKunlun Fight 56 - World MAX 2016, Semi FinalsSanya, ChinaExt. R Decision43:00
2016-10-30WinMorocco Mohamed MezouariKunlun Fight 54 - World MAX 2016 Final 8Wuhan, ChinaForfeit10:00
2016-09-11WinBelarus Dzianis ZuevKunlun Fight 52 - World MAX 2016 Final 16Fuzhou, ChinaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2016-07-31WinNetherlands Robbie HagemanKunlun Fight 48 - World MAX 2016 Reserve FightJining, ChinaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2016-04-08LossTurkey Tayfun ÖzcanKunlun Fight 41 - World MAX 2016 Group G Tournament Semi FinalsXining, ChinaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2016-03-12LossThailand Sitthichai SitsongpeenongGlory 28: Paris - Lightweight Contender Tournament, Semi FinalsParis, France,Decision (unanimous)33:00
2015-12-19LossUkraine Enriko GogokhiaKunlun Fight 35 - World MAX 2015 Final 8Luoyang, ChinaDecision33:00
2015-10-28WinSpain David CalvoKunlun Fight 32 - World MAX 2015 Final 16ChinaTKO (3 Knockdowns)23:00
Qualified to Kunlun Fight 2015 70kg World MAX Tournament Final 8.
2015-06-05LossThailand Sitthichai SitsongpeenongGlory 22: Lille - Lightweight Contender Tournament, Semi FinalsLille, France,KO (knee to the body)22:09
2015-02-01WinChina Zheng ZhaoyuKunlun Fight 18Guangzhou, ChinaKO (Right hook)1
2014-11-07LossNetherlands Robin van RoosmalenGlory 18: OklahomaOklahoma City, Oklahoma, USADecision (majority)53:00
Loses the Glory Lightweight Championship.
2014-03-08WinSuriname Andy RistieGlory 14: ZagrebZagreb, CroatiaKO (punches)52:22
Wins the Glory Lightweight Championship.
2013-11-23LossNetherlands Robin van RoosmalenGlory 12: New York - Lightweight World Championship Tournament, Semi FinalsNew York City, New York, USADecision (unanimous)33:00
2013-09-28WinSuriname Murthel GroenhartGlory 10: Los AngelesOntario, California, USADecision (unanimous)33:00
2013-04-20WinBelarus Yuri BessmertnyGlory 7: MilanMilan, ItalyDecision (unanimous)33:00
2012-11-03LossArmenia Giorgio PetrosyanGlory 3: Rome - 70 kg Slam Tournament, Semi FinalsRome, ItalyDecision (unanimous)33:00
2012-11-03WinAlbania Shemsi BeqiriGlory 3: Rome - 70 kg Slam Tournament, Quarter FinalsRome, ItalyDecision (split)33:00
2012-05-26WinThailand Kem SitsongpeenongGlory 1: Stockholm - 70 kg Slam Tournament, First RoundStockholm, SwedenDecision (unanimous)33:00
2012-03-23LossNetherlands Nieky HolzkenUnited Glory 15Moscow, RussiaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2011-11-12WinNetherlands Marvin SansaarGlorious Heroes Part IIAssen, NetherlandsTKO (punches)1
2011-03-19LossNetherlands Robin van RoosmalenUnited Glory 13: 2010-2011 World Series SemifinalsCharleroi, BelgiumDecision (unanimous)33:00
2010-11-13WinGermany Ulli SchickGlorious Heroes Part IAssen, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2010-10-09WinNetherlands William DienderRing Rage Part VAssen, NetherlandsDecision53:00
2010-04-17WinNetherlands Chris van VenrooijSuperfighters 8 Man Tournament, Semi FinalsFrankfurt, GermanyDecision33:00
2010-04-17LossSuriname Marco PiquéSuperfighters 8 Man Tournament, Quarter FinalsFrankfurt, GermanyExtension round decision43:00
2009-06-20LossNetherlands Milo El GeubliFight 058Leeuwarden, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2008-11-01LossThailand Somrak KamsingRing Masters Olympia 2008, Welterweight Tournament FinalIstanbul, TurkeyDecision33:00
For the Ring Masters Olympia 2008 Welterweight Tournament title.
2008-11-01WinTurkey Aydin TuncayRing Masters Olympia 2008, Welterweight Tournament Semi FinalsIstanbul, TurkeyDecision33:00
2008-07-06LossNetherlands Faldir ChahbariUltimate Glory 8Nijmegen, NetherlandsTKO (Doc Stop/Cut)2
2007-11-17WinNetherlands Marvin SansaarBattle Under the Tower 2007Steenwijk, Netherlands
2007-06-11DrawThailand SornsukBeatdown 6Amsterdam, NetherlandsDecision33:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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