Ryusei Kumagai

Ryusei Kumagai (Japanese: 熊谷 龍聖, Kumagai Ryusei, born April 11, 2001), better known by his ring name Ryusei, is a Japanese kickboxer. He currently competes in the featherweight division of KNOCK OUT, where he is the incumbent KNOCK OUT Black Featherweight champion.[3]

Ryusei
Born熊谷 龍聖
(2001-04-11) April 11, 2001
Sagamihara, Japan
Other namesNotorious Tyrant
NationalityJapanese
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight57.5 kg (127 lb; 9.05 st)
StyleKickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofTokyo, Japan
TeamWivern (2023-Present)
Noppadet Gym (2022-2023)[1]
TRY HARD GYM (2014-2022)[2]
TrainerNoppadet2 Chuwattana
Years active2019 - present
Kickboxing record
Total15
Wins15
By knockout10
Losses0

Between August and September 2022, he was the #10 ranked Super Flyweight kickboxer in the world by Combat Press.[4][5]

Kickboxing career

Early career

Ryusei made his professional debut against Naoki Iijima at Suk Wan Kingthong on April 7, 2019. He won the fight by a first-round knockout. Ryusei was next booked to face Shoi at REBELS 62 on August 10, 2019.[6] He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[7]

Ryusei made his debut with KNOCK OUT, the REBELS sister organization, against Miki Urabayashi at KNOCK OUT CHAMPIONSHIP.1 on February 11, 2020.[8] He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.[9] Ryusei next faced Hiroto Sameshima at Suk Wan Kingthong Rookies on July 19, 2020. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.[10]

Ryusei faced Yuki Chiba at REBELS 65 on August 30, 2020.[11] He won the fight by a first-round knockout, after knocking Chiba down three times by the 1:59 minute mark of the opening round.[12] Ryusei was then booked to face KotaroZLS at REBELS 69 on December 6, 2020.[13] He knocked Kotaro out with a head kick, only 51 seconds into the fight.[14]

Ryusei faced Takeru Owaki at KNOCK OUT ~The REBORN~ on March 13, 2021.[15] He won the fight by unanimous decision, the first decision win of his professional career. One judge scored the fight 30–28 in his favor, while the remaining two judges awarded him all three rounds of the bout.[16] Ryusei made his third KNOCK OUT appearance against Ryuta Inoue at KNOCK OUT EX 2021 vol.4 on August 22, 2021.[17] He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout, forcing the referee to step in with a flurry of punches at the 2:00 minute mark.[18]

Black Featherweight champion

Ryusei's undefeated 8–0 run earned him the chance to fight Ginji for the inaugural KNOCK OUT Black Featherweight title at KNOCK OUT 2021 vol.5 on October 29, 2021. He utilized his height and reach advantage to win the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding him the first and the second round on their scorecards.[3][19] Following this victory, eFight named Ryusei their October 2021 "Fighter of the Month".[20]

Ryusei faced Mehdi Jraifi, the first foreign opponent of his career, in a non-title bout at KNOCK OUT 2022 vol.3 on April 17, 2022.[21] The fight was ruled a split decision draw after the first three rounds, with one judge scoring the fight 30–29 for Ryusei, while the remaining two judges scored it as an even 29–29 draw. An extra fourth round was contested, after which Ryusei was awarded the split decision.[22]

Ryusei made his Rizin FF debut against Kaishi at Rizin 37 - Saitama on July 31, 2022.[23] He won the fight by a third-round knockout, stopping Kaishi with a combination of a left hook and a flying knee.[24]

Ryusei faced Yukinori Ogasawara at KNOCK OUT 2022 vol.5 on September 23, 2022. It was Ryusei's first fight following his departure from TRY HARD gym.[2] He stopped his opponent with a knee to the body, after just 66 seconds.[25] Ryusei next faced Gu Taewon at KNOCK OUT 2022 vol.7 on November 19, 2022.[26] He won the fight by a second-round head kick knockout.[27]

Ryusei faced Dawsakorn Mor.Tassanai at INOKI BOM-BA-YE x Ganryujima on December 28, 2022, in a ganryujima rules bout, which was contested in MMA gloves and allowed for throws and chokes.[28] Ryusei won by first round knockout with a left hook to the body only 31 seconds into the bout.[29]

Ryusei was expected to face Yodkitsada Yuthachonburi at KNOCK OUT 2023 SUPER BOUT BLAZE on March 5, 2023.[30] Yodkitsada withdrew on February 8 and was replaced by the Rajadamnern Stadium super bantamweight champion Petchsansab SorJor Tongprajin.[31] The fight was ruled a majority decision draw after the first three rounds, with one judge scoring the bout 30–28 for Ryusei, while the remaining two judges scored it as an even 29–29 draw. Ryusei was awarded a unanimous decision, 10–8 on all three scorecards, after an extra round was contested.[32]

Ryusei faced Qumuxifu in a -59 kg catchweight bout at KNOCK OUT 2023 vol.2 on June 11, 2023.[33] The fight was ruled a unanimous decision draw, following the first three rounds, with three even scorecards of 28–28. Although Ryusei was able to win the second and third rounds 10–9 with all three judges, Qumuxifu was awarded a 10–8 in the opening round, as he was able to knock the champion down with a right hook. Ryusei was declared the winner by unanimous decision, after an extra fourth round was contested.[34]

Ryusei faced Facu Suarez at KNOCK OUT 2023 vol.6 on December 9, 2023.[35]

Titles and accomplishments

Amateur

  • 2015 Wan Kingthong Real Champion -38kg Tournament runner-up[36]
  • 2017 WINDY Super Fight Kick -51kg Champion[37]

Professional

Awards

  • eFight.jp
    • Fighter of the Month (October 2021)[20]

Kickboxing record

Professional Kickboxing Record
15 Wins (10 (T)KO's), 0 Loss, 0 Draw, 0 No Contest
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2023-12-09Argentina Facu SuarezKNOCK OUT 2023 vol.6Tokyo, Japan
2023-06-11WinChina QumuxifuKNOCK OUT 2023 vol.2Tokyo, JapanExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2023-03-05WinThailand Petchsansaeb Sor.Jor TongprachinKNOCK OUT 2023 SUPER BOUT BLAZETokyo, JapanExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2022-11-19WinSouth Korea Gu TaewonKNOCK OUT 2022 vol.7Tokyo, JapanKO (Left high kick)20:26
2022-09-23WinJapan Yukinori OgasawaraKNOCK OUT 2022 vol.5Tokyo, JapanKO (Knee to the body)11:06
2022-07-31WinJapan KaishiRizin 37 - SaitamaSaitama, JapanKO (Left body hook + knee)31:23
2022-04-17WinSpain Mehdi JraifiKNOCK OUT 2022 vol.3Tokyo, JapanExt.R Decision (Split)43:00
2021-10-29WinJapan GinjiKNOCK OUT 2021 vol.5Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins the inaugural KNOCK OUT Black Featherweight title.
2021-08-22WinJapan Ryuta InoueKNOCK OUT EX 2021 vol.4Tokyo, JapanTKO (Ref.Stop./Punches)12:00
2021-03-13WinJapan Takeru OwakiKNOCK OUT ~The REBORN~Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2020-12-06WinJapan KotaroZLSREBELS 69Tokyo, JapanKO (Right high kick)10:51
2020-08-30WinJapan Yuki ChibaREBELS 65Tokyo, JapanKO (3 Knockdowns)11:59
2020-07-19WinJapan Hiroto SameshimaSuk Wan Kingthong RookiesTokyo, JapanTKO (Punches)32:23
2020-02-11WinJapan Miki UrabayashiKNOCK OUT CHAMPIONSHIP.1Tokyo, JapanTKO (High kick + punches)22:54
2019-08-10WinJapan ShoiREBELS 62Tokyo, JapanKO (Right cross)20:52
2019-04-07WinJapan Naoki IijimaSuk Wan KingthongTokyo, JapanKO3
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Kickboxing Record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2018-05-13WinJapan Yuta Takahashi1st WMC Japan AmateurTokyo, JapanDecision22:00
2017-07-16WinJapan Hirokazu UrahashiMuay Thai Super Fight Suk Wan Kingthong vol.8Tokyo, JapanDecision22:00
2017-06-04WinJapan Tomoya KawashimaBigbang Amateur 40Tokyo, JapanDecision21:30
2017-01-22WinJapan Yusei Murai5th WINDY Super FightTokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)32:00
Wins WINDY Super Fight Kick -51kg title.
2015-08-02LossJapan Nadaka YoshinariSuk Wan Kingthong Amateur, Tournament FinalTokyo, JapanTKO (Referee Stoppage)20:39
For the Suk Wan Kingthong -38kg Real Champion Tournament title.[38]
2015-08-02WinJapan Eiji KatsuraSuk Wan Kingthong Amateur, Tournament Semi FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)21:30
2015-08-02WinJapan Kaede HoshinoSuk Wan Kingthong Amateur, Tournament Quarter FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)21:30
2014-06-01WinJapan Shuto DateBigbang Amateur 21Tokyo, JapanDecision21:30
2013-08-10WinJapan Asahi ShinagawaMAJKF KICK GUTS 2013Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)22:00
2013-06-02WinJapan Ryuki YoshidaBigbang Amateur 14Tokyo, JapanKO
2012-09-23LossJapan Tensei NakajoMAJKF Kick BREAK-29 -SHARPLY-Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)31:30
For the MA Kick -28kg title.
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed rules record

Professional record breakdown
1 match 1 win 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 0 0
By decision 0 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1–0 Dawsakorn Mor.Tassanai KO (left hook to the body) INOKI BOM-BA-YE x Ganryujima 28 December 2022 1 0:31 Tokyo, Japan Ganryujima rules.

See also

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