14 Facts About Riki Matsuoka

Riki Matsuoka is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the welterweight division of K-1.

Riki Matsuoka won the fight by a second-round technical knockout, after thrice knocking Watanabe down.

Riki Matsuoka next faced Kazuki Yamagiwa at Krush 87 on April 22,2018.

Riki Matsuoka extended his win-streak to three fights with a unanimous decision win over the two-weight Wu Lin Feng champion Tie Yinghua at Glory of Heroes 32: Huizhou on July 7,2018.

Riki Matsuoka faced Masaaki Noiri at K-1 World GP 2018: K-1 Lightweight World's Strongest Tournament on December 8,2018.

Riki Matsuoka was scheduled to face Kona Kato at Krush 119 on November 27,2020.

Riki Matsuoka was disqualified from the bout at the 2:42 minute mark of the second round, after he threw an illegal knee inside the clinch.

Riki Matsuoka was scheduled to challenge Kona Kato for his Krush Welterweight title in the main event of Krush 124 on April 23,2021.

Riki Matsuoka faced Duangsompong Maki in the quarterfinals of the 2021 K-1 Welterweight Grand Prix, held at K-1 World GP 2021: Yokohamatsuri on September 20,2021.

Riki Matsuoka won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.

Riki Matsuoka upped the pressure in the third round and knocked Matsuoka down twice, with a left hook and a left hook to the body, which earned him a technical knockout victory.

Riki Matsuoka was scheduled to make the first defense of his Krush Welterweight against Ayinta Ali at Krush 134 on February 20,2022.

Riki Matsuoka faced Kaito at Krush 147 on March 25,2023, following a 13-month break from the sport.

Riki Matsuoka faced Jomthong Strikergym at K-1 ReBIRTH 2 on December 9,2023.