31 Facts About Yuki Yoza

Yuki Yoza is a Japanese karateka, professional kickboxer and the current K-1 Lightweight champion.

Yuki Yoza made his professional kickboxing debut against Masahiro Kojika at Japanese Kickboxing Innovation Join Forces 12 on March 31,2019.

Yuki Yoza won the fight by a third-round technical knockout, after knocking Kojika down three times by the 2:38 minute mark.

Yuki Yoza faced Tatsuro Fukui at Japanese Kickboxing Innovation Join Forces 13 on May 19,2019.

Yuki Yoza won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.

Yuki Yoza made his promotional debut with REBELS against Yoshiki at REBELS 61 on June 9,2019.

Yuki Yoza was booked to face Volcano Imoto at Japanese Kickboxing Innovation Join Forces 14 on July 15,2019.

Yuki Yoza knocked Imoto out with a head kick at the 2:30 minute mark of the first round.

Yuki Yoza scored the sole knockdown of the fight late in the third round, flooring Tereka with a left hook.

Yuki Yoza faced Tatsuya Inaishi at SNKA SOUL IN THE RING CLIMAX on December 8,2019.

Yuki Yoza was booked to face Chihiro Suzuki in the tournament quarterfinals, which were held on February 11,2020.

Yuki Yoza next faced Tomo Kiire at Japan Kickboxing Innovation Champions Carnival 2020 on December 27,2020.

On January 29,2021, it was revealed that Yuki Yoza would take part in the 2021 KNOCK OUT super lightweight BLACK tournament.

Yuki Yoza was scheduled to face Keijiro Miyakoshi in the semifinals, which were held on March 13,2021.

Yuki Yoza lost the fight by split decision, after an extra round was fought.

Yuki Yoza made his K-1 debut against Hikaru Hasumi at Krush 132 on December 18,2021.

Yuki Yoza won the fight by a second-round knockout, stopping Hikaru with a head kick 17 seconds into the round.

Yuki Yoza was booked to face the K-1 Lightweight champion Taio Asahisa in a non-title bout at K-1 World GP 2022 Japan on February 27,2022.

Yuki Yoza won the fight by unanimous decision, after an extension round fought.

Yuki Yoza called for a title fight with Asahisa in his post-fight interview.

Yuki Yoza won the fight by a second-round knockout, stopping Shinohara with low kicks.

Yuki Yoza faced the former Rajadamnern Stadium super lightweight champion Aikpikart Mor.

Yuki Yoza won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding him every round of the bout.

Yuki Yoza was booked to challenge Taio Asahisa for the K-1 Lightweight Championship at K-1 World GP 2023: K'Festa 6 on March 12,2023.

Yuki Yoza faced Aaron Clarke in a non-title bout at K-1 World GP 2023 in Yokohama on June 3,2023.

Yuki Yoza faced Aikmongkol Gaiyanghadao in another non-title bout at K-1 World GP 2023 on July 17,2023.

Yuki Yoza needed just 43 seconds to knock Aikmongkol out.

Yuki Yoza faced the reigning RISE Lightweight champion Kan Nakamura in a cross-promotional bout at RISE ELDORADO 2024 on March 17,2024.

Yuki Yoza faced the former K-1 Lightweight titleholder Kongnapa Weerasakreck at K-1 World MAX 2024 - World Championship Tournament Final on July 7,2024.

Yuki Yoza won the fight by a first-round technical knockout.

Yuki Yoza faced Petchdam Petchyindee Academy at K-1 World MAX 2024 on September 29,2024.