Koyata Yamada

Koyata Yamada (Japanese: 山田 虎矢太, Yamada Koyata, born January 18, 2003) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the super bantamweight divisions of RISE and Shoot boxing. He is the current Shoot Boxing Super Bantamweight (-55kg) champion.

Koyata Yamada
Born山田 虎矢太
(2003-01-18) January 18, 2003
Tokyo, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb; 8.7 st)
StyleShoot boxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofTokyo, Japan
TeamCaesar Gym
Kickboxing record
Total12
Wins12
By knockout9
Losses0
Other information
Notable relativesKotaro Yamada (twin brother)

As of January 2022 he was the #10 ranked Super Flyweight kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kick.[1]

Professional career

SHOOTBOXING

After capturing three All Japan Shootboxing amateur titles, Yamada made his professional kickboxing debut against Kodai Nakada at SHOOT BOXING Hanayashiki Extreme.2 on August 24, 2019, at the age of 16.[2] He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[3] Yamada next faced Shota at SHOOT BOXING Hanayashiki Extreme.3 on October 27, 2019.[4] He once again won by a first-round knockout.[5]

Yamada made an appearance at the fourth iteration of the SHOOT BOXING Hanayashiki Extreme as well, held on December 6, 2020, as he was booked to face Hiroki.[6] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with two scorecards of 30–26 and one scorecard of 30–25.[7]

Yamada faced the fifth-ranked Shootboxing super bantamweight contender Ryota Naito at Shoot Boxing 2021 act.4 on September 4, 2021.[8] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–29, 30–28 and 30–27.[9]

Yamada was expected to face Aoshi at SHOOT BOXING 2021 Young Caesar Cup on December 19, 2021.[10] Aoshi withdrew from the fight due to a rib injury he sustained during sparring and was replaced by Pon Sirilakgym, who stepped in on short-notice.[11] Yamada won the fight by a second-round knockout.[12]

Yamada faced the #1 ranked Shootboxing super bantamweight contender Shinta at SHOOT BOXING 2022 act.2 on April 10, 2022.[13] He won the fight by a second-round knockout, as he floored his opponent with a right hook. Yamada scored a shoot point in the first round with a throw.[14][15]

Yamada faced the former Shootboxing Japan bantamweight champion Shuto Sato at SHOOT BOXING 2022 act.4 on September 17, 2022.[16] He won the fight by unanimous decision. Two of the judges scored the bout 29–25 in his favor, while the third judge awarded him a 29–26 scorecard. Yamada knocked Sato down with a right hook in the final minute of the opening round and scored a shoot point with a suplex as soon as the action resumed.[17]

SHOOTBOXING/RISE

Yamada made his RISE debut against the once-defeated Shoa Arii at RISE WORLD SERIES / SHOOTBOXING-KINGS on December 25, 2022.[18] He won the fight by a second-round knockout, stopping Arii with a counter right straight at the 1:21 minute mark of the round.[19]

Yamada faced Seiki Ueyama for the Shoot Boxing Super Bantamweight (-55kg) title at SHOOT BOXING 2023 act.1 on February 12, 2023.[20] He won the fight by a fifth-round knockout. Yamada floored his opponent with a left hook midway through the final round, which left Ueyama unable to rise from the canvas and required him to be carried out in a stretcher.[21]

Yamada faced Tanwalek Looksuan at SHOOT BOXING 2023 act.3 on June 25, 2023.[22] He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[23]

Yamada faced Park Hyunwoo at SHOOT BOXING 2023 act.4 on September 23, 2023.[24] He knocked Hyunwoo out with a left hook 35 seconds into the opening round.[25]

Titles and accomplishments

Professional

Amateur
  • Shoot Boxing
    • 2012 All Japan Shootboxing Kids Upper-grade Championship[26]
    • 2012 All Japan Shootboxing Kids Upper-grade Tokyo Tournament Runner-up[27]
    • 2014 All Japan Shootboxing Junior -45kg Championship
    • 2015 All Japan Shootboxing Junior -50kg Championship[28]
    • 2016 All Japan Shootboxing Junior -50kg Championship[29]
  • MuayThai Open
    • 2017 MuayThai Open -50kg Championship[30]

Awards

  • eFight.jp
    • Fighter of the Month (February 2023)[31]

Fight record
Professional Kickboxing record
12 Wins (9 (T)KO's), 0 Loss, 0 Draw, 0 No Contest
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2023-09-23WinSouth Korea Park HyunwooSHOOT BOXING 2023 act.4Tokyo, JapanKO (Left hook)10:35
2023-06-25WinThailand Tanwalek LuksaunSHOOT BOXING 2023 act.3Tokyo, JapanKO (Left hook to the body)11:24
2023-02-12WinJapan Seiki UeyamaSHOOT BOXING 2023 act.1Tokyo, JapanKO (Left hook)51:49
Wins the Shoot Boxing Super Bantamweight (-55kg) title.
2022-12-25WinJapan Shoa AriiRISE WORLD SERIES / SHOOTBOXING-KINGSTokyo, JapanKO (Right cross)21:21
2022-09-17WinJapan Shuto SatoSHOOT BOXING 2022 act.4Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2022-04-10WinJapan ShintaSHOOT BOXING 2022 act.2Tokyo, JapanKO (Right hook)12:00
2021-12-19WinThailand Pon SirilakgymSHOOT BOXING 2021 Young CaesarTokyo, JapanKO (Body punches)22:52
2021-09-04WinJapan Ryota NaitoShoot Boxing 2021 act.4Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2021-02-07WinJapan ShoheiShoot Boxing 2021 act.1Tokyo, JapanKO (Punches)32:01
2020-12-06WinJapan HirokiSHOOT BOXING Hanayashiki Extreme.4Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-10-27WinJapan ShotaSHOOT BOXING Hanayashiki Extreme.3Tokyo, JapanKO (Punches + knees)11:40
2019-08-24WinJapan Kodai NakadaSHOOT BOXING Hanayashiki Extreme.2Tokyo, JapanKO (3 Knockdowns)11:46
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Kickboxing record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2019-06-02WinJapan Reo YoshidaKAMINARIMONTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)22:00
2018-11-18WinJapan Rintaro YokotaSHOOT BOXING Hanayashiki Extreme.2Tokyo, JapanKO (3 Knockdowns)21:18
2018-10-14WinJapan Juki SakamotoSHOOT BOXING Young Caesar act.4Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)32:00
2018-08-05WinJapan Ryomu EndoSHOOT BOXING Young Caesar act.3Tokyo, JapanExt.R Decision (Unanimous)42:00
2018-05-13WinJapan Kenta HayamiSHOOT BOXING Young Caesar act.2Tokyo, JapanTKO21:12
2018-03-11WinJapan Ryu HanaokaShootboxing AmateurTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)22:00
2017-12-16LossJapan Taisei KondoAmateur ShootboxingTokyo, JapanDecision
2017-09-03WinJapan Ryu HanaokaNJKF Explosion 12Tokyo, JapanDecision21:30
2017-08-06WinJapan SuzukiAmateur ShootboxingTokyo, JapanKO
2017-07-09WinJapan Seiya NamaiMuayThai Open 39Tokyo, JapanDecision
Defends MuayThai Open Amateur -50kg title.
2017-05-28LossJapan Kyosuke ZaibeJ-NETWORK Amateur Tournament, FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)
2017-05-28WinJapan Ichie NakamuraJ-NETWORK Amateur Tournament, Semi FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)
2017-05-13WinJapan Hiromu AbeAmateur ShootboxingTokyo, JapanKO11:17
2017-05-13WinJapan Sota KanaiAmateur ShootboxingTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)23:00
2017-04-02WinJapan Iori MaedaMuayThai Open 38Tokyo, JapanDecision
Wins MuayThai Open Amateur -50kg title.
2016-12-18WinJapan Taisei KondoAll Japan Amateur Shootboxing ChampionshipTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)
Wins All Japan Shootboxing Amateur Junior -50kg title.
2016-08-21WinJapan Hyuga UmemotoAmateur ShootboxingTokyo, JapanExt.R TKO
2016-01-24WinJapan Ryoga DoiAmateur ShootboxingTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)
2015-09-27WinJapan Raito TamagawaAll Japan Amateur Shootboxing ChampionshipTokyo, Japan
Wins All Japan Shootboxing Amateur Junior -50kg title.
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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