Kaisei Kondo

Kondo Kaisei (近藤 魁成) is a Japanese kickboxer, fighting out of Osaka, Japan.

Kaisei Kondo
Born (2001-07-02) July 2, 2001
Osaka, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight67.5 kg (149 lb; 10.63 st)
StyleKarate, Kickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofOsaka, Japan
TeamTaisei Kaikan
Years active2018 - present
Kickboxing record
Total9
Wins5
By knockout4
Losses3
Draws1

Biography

Early years

The son of a karate instructor, Kaisei is one of 8 siblings, from an early age he followed the path of his elder brothers Kensei and Taisei into karate and kickboxing training.
Around the age of 8, he developed the Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease making him unable to walk for a time.[1] During his recovery, he watched the 2011 inaugural Krush Championship Tournament[2] which inspired him to pursue his dream and become a professional kickboxer.[3]

After his recovery Kaisei started to actively participate in amateur competitions, by 2016 he had already amassed multiple Kansai regional titles and awards.

In March 2017 Kaisei won the All Japan Shin Karate K-2 Grand Prix[4] this national title victory allowed to participate in the K-1 Koshien tournament later that year. Giving him a chance to confront himself with the best under 18-year-old amateur kickboxers of Japan.

Kaisei won the -65 kg K-1 Koshien tournament title on November 23, 2017 with a high kick knockout. This win installed him as one of the most promising young fighters of the country.

Professional career

Kaisei made his professional debut on March 21, 2018 at the K'festa 1 event. At just 16 years old Kaisei scored a first-round KO victory against Shota Hara.[5][6]

Kaisei's next fight on June 17, 2018 against the more experienced Hayato Suzuki ended in a draw after 3 rounds. Following a disappointing result, Kaisei went back to amateur competition and won the 2018 K-1 Koshien tournament for a second time, making him the first to win this accolade two years in a row. He then rematched his opponent from the 2017 K-1 Koshien final Ruku as a professional in K'festa 2, Kaisei won by second-round knockout.[7]

His impressive performances prompted the matchmakers to sign him for a -67.5 kg Krush title fight only 2 months later against the very popular champion Minoru Kimura at Krush 101. Kaisei went into this fight as a massive underdog but managed to knock down the champion with a high knee in round 1 before losing by body punches TKO in the following round.[8]

On August 24, 2019 Kondo scored a first round, K-1 knockout of the year contender when he made Riki Matsuoka faceplant from a right overhand at K-1 World GP 2019: Japan vs World 5 vs 5 & Special Superfight in Osaka.[9] Kaisei was then matched with top 10 ranked Jordann Pikeur for a shot at the 67.5kg title on November 24 at K-1 World GP 2019 Yokohamatsuri. Kondo lost the fight by TKO in round 2 due to repeated knockdowns from punches.[10]

On August 29, 2020 Kaisei entered the 4-man Krush -67.5kg Championship Tournament at Krush 116. Kaisei won in the semi final by TKO from Punches against Kaito. He faced Kazuki Yamagiwa in the final and had to give up at the end of round 1 when he broke his hand and wrist[11] hitting the top of the head of his opponent.[12]

Kondo was scheduled to fight Maki Dwansonpong at K-1: K’Festa 4.[13]

Titles and accomplishments

Amateur

  • 2018 K-1 Koshien -65 kg Champion[14]
  • 2017 K-1 Koshien -65 kg Champion[15]
  • 2017 Shin Karate K-2 Grand Prix Champion
  • 2016 WBC Muay Thai Jr. League (U15) -65 kg Champion[16]
  • 2015 KAKUMEI Jr. -52 kg Champion
  • 2015 Shin Karate K-3 Grand Prix Champion[17]

Kickboxing record

Professional Kickboxing Record

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Amateur Kickboxing Record

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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