Saya_Ito

Saya Ito

Saya Ito

Japanese kickboxer


Saya Ito (born 7 January 1999) is a Japanese kickboxer and Nak Muay, currently competing in the pinweight division of Battle of Muaythai. She is the current World Muaythai Council World Mini Flyweight champion and Battle of Muaythai Light Flyweight champion.[3][4]

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A professional competitor since 2011, she is the former WPMF two-time World and one-time Japanese Pinweight champion and the former WBC Muaythai World Mini Flyweight Champion.[5][6][7][8]

Muay thai career

WPMF title fights

First WPMF World Pinweight title reign

Ito made her debut against Phetseenung Sitjeephon on 12 August 2011, in Bangkok, Thailand. She won the fight by decision. She likewise defeated Muangsee Or.Wanchai by decision at Miracle Muay Thai Festival on 17 March 2012. In her third professional fight, Ito was scheduled to face Hongkwa for the Onesgongchai Minimumweight title at the Queen's Birthday event on 12 August 2012. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[9]

For her fourth professional fight, Ito was scheduled to face Pheknongsi Mor.Kasetsart for the WPMF World Pinmweight title at Queen's Cup - Sanam Luang on 11 August 2013. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[6]

Ito was scheduled to face Hae-yeong Park at Muay Lok 2014 1st on 27 April 2014. She beat Park by unanimous decision.[10]

Ito was scheduled to fight Haru Tajima for the WPMF Japan Pinweight title at Tenkaichi 71 on 18 May 2014.[11] Ito suffered her first professional loss, losing the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout as 29-28.[12] This was followed by her first professional draw, with Momi at Muay Lok 2014 2nd on 13 July 2014. Ito suffered her second professional loss to Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu, by unanimous decision, at the Queen's Cup event on 12 August 2014.[13]

WPMF Japan Pinweight champion

Ito once again challenged Haru Tajima for the WPMF Japan Pinweight title at Tenkaichi 73 on 7 September 2014. Ito won the rematch by unanimous decision.[5]

Ito was scheduled to face Kira☆Yuuki at WPMF JAPAN The Battle of Muaythai VI on 7 December 2014. Ito won the fight by unanimous decision.[14] She was next scheduled to fight Somying sor Phaitong at MBK Fights on 12 February 2015. Ito won the fight by unanimous decision.[15]

Ito made her first title defense at The Battle of Muaythai VII × Muay Lok on 5 April 2015, in a rematch with Kira☆Chihiro. Ito was once again victorious against Kira, winning by unanimous decision.[16]

Ito was scheduled to meet Superball Paradorngym in a non-title bout at MuayThaiOpen31 on 18 June 2015. She won the fight by a fourth-round technical knockout.[17]

Ito made her second title defense against Yoshimi Hatayama at The Battle of Muay Thai 9 on 19 July 2015.[18] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[19]

Second WPMF World Pinweight title reign

Ito was scheduled to challenge Ayaka Miyauchi for the WPMF World Pinweight title at Suk Weerasakreck 10 on 27 September 2015. Ito won the fight by unanimous decision.[7]

Ito met Rojana Rombogym in a non-title bout at MAT vol.1 on 19 December 2015.[20] She won the bout by a fifth-round technical knockout.[21]

Ito made her first world title defense at M-ONE on 21 March 2016, in a rematch with Ayaka Miyauchi. She won the fight by majority decision.[22]

Ito was scheduled to face Kaeworka Kudenmuaythaigym at Muay Lok 2017 2nd on 18 June 2017, in a non-title bout. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[23]

WMC and WBC Muaythai title fights

Ito was scheduled to face Faachiangrai Sor.Sanchai, for the WMC Miniflyweight title, at Muay Lok 2017 3rd on 11 August 2017.[24] Ito won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 49-48.[4]

After winning the WMC title, Ito was scheduled to face Yodting Sit Namkabuan for the WBC Muay Thai World Mini Flyweight title at NJKF 2017 4th on 26 November 2017.[25] Ito won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 49-47, 50-46 and 50-46.[8]

Following a 13-month layoff, Ito was scheduled to face the future RISE Flyweight champion Manazo Kobayashi at KING OF KNOCK OUT 2018 on 9 December 2018. It was Ito's only fight of the year. Kobayashi won the closely contested bout by majority decision, with two of the judges scoring the fight as 49-48 for Kobayashi, while the third judge scored it as a 49-49 draw.[26]

Battle of Muaythai

BoM Atomweight champion

Ito was scheduled to face Nana Okuwaki at The Battle Of Muay Thai Season II vol.6 Part 1 on 7 December 2019.[27] Ito won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 50-45, 50-46, 50-45.[28]

Ito was scheduled to fight the former NJKF Minerva Japan Pinweight champion Ayaka at RISE GIRLS POWER 2 on 11 February 2020.[29] Ayaka won the fight by a third-round knockout. It was the first knockout loss of Ito's professional career.[30]

Ito was scheduled to compete at the Muelok Hachioji 2020 event on 26 April 2020. The event was later cancelled, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[31]

Following a ten-month layoff, Ito was scheduled to face Shoko JSK at BOM WAVE 03 ~ Get Over The COVID-19 on 6 December 2020.[32] Ito won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 49-48, 49-47 and 49-47.[33]

BoM Pinweight champion

Ito was scheduled to rematch Ayaka, for the inaugural Battle of Muay Thai Pinweight title, at Muay Lok 2021 Hachioji on 25 April 2021. Ito's corner furthermore promised a one million yen win reward if Ayaka won.[34] She won the rematch by unanimous decision.[3]

Ito was scheduled to fight Mirey at The Battle Of Muay Thai WAVE 05 - Get over the COVID-19 on 4 July 2021.[35] Ito won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 in her favor.[36]

Ito was scheduled to face the reigning RISE Atomweight champion Koyuki Miyazaki at RISE GIRLS POWER 5 on 12 September 2021. It was her second career fight under kickboxing rules.[37] The fight was ruled a draw after the first three rounds were contested, with two of the judges being split as to the winner of the bout, while the third judge scored it as an even draw. Miyazaki was awarded the majority decision, after an extra round was fought.[38]

BoM Light Flyweight champion

Ito was scheduled to fight the #5 ranked NJKF light flyweight RINA for the inaugural Battle of Muay Thai Light Flyweight title at BOM WAVE 06 – Get Over The COVID-19 on 7 November 2021.[39] She won by unanimous decision.[40]

Ito was booked to face Namwan Sor.Khongkraphan for the vacant IPCC World Atomweight title at MuayLok 2022 on May 15, 2022.[41] She won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 49–48, 49–48 and 49–47.[42]

Ito faced Petchchumpae Highlandgym at the July 31, 2022, Muay Thai Super Champ event. It was Ito's first fight in Thailand since her draw against Kenkaew Korgonkiew in 2016.[43] The fight was contested at 48 kg.[44] She won the fight by decision.[45]

Ito took part in a -50 kg tournament, organized by Muaythai Super Champ, the semifinals of which were held on October 30, 2022. She was placed in the A-block tournament, the winner of which would face the winner of the B-block tournament in December.[46] Ito won both the semifinal bout against Nancy Tnusu Yala and the final bout against Sabah Chergui in the same manner, by decision.[47] Ito faced the B-block tournament winner Lisa Brierley in the overall tournament final. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[48]

Ito faced Duangdawnoi Looksaikongdin in a 47.5 kg bout at Suk Wan Kingthong on February 19, 2023.[49] The pair was previously booked to face each other in April and June of 2016, although the fight was cancelled both times for undisclosed reasons.[50] Ito lost the fight by unanimous decision, with two scorecards of 49–47 and one scorecard of 49–48.[51]

Ito faced Nonglek Jeabpanna for the vacant IMSA World -48kg title at the March 20, 2023, Rambaa Somdet Promotion event. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[52]

Ito faced Kim Townsend for the vacant WBC Muay Thai Diamond Light-flyweight World title at RISE Championship on May 6, 2023.[53] She lost the fight by decision.[54]

Ito faced Seanngam Kamnachet Muangchon at BOM 41 on July 9, 2023, in her return to the atomweight (-46.2 kg) division.[55] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[56]

Rajadamnern World Series

Ito faced Mongkutpetch KhaoLakMuayThai at Rajadamnern World Series on September 9, 2023.[57] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[58]

Ito faced Mintra Anuwatgym at BOM 45 on November 26, 2023.[59] She won the fight by a second-round knockout.[60]

Ito faced Petchplaifon Sitmink at the Rajadamnern Stadium on December 22, 2023. Petchplaifon missed weight by 0.5 kg and forfeited a portion of her purse at the official weigh-ins.[61]

Ito faced Sanengarm Kamnanchetmuangchon at TOP BRIGHTS 1 on January 21, 2024.[62] She won the fight by split decision.[63]

Ito was expected to face Nongparnfah FamilyMuaytai at the inaugural Rajadamnern World Series Japan event on February 12, 2024.[64] Nongparnfah withdrew on January 26, 2024 and was replaced by Nongmin Tor.Songkiat.[65] Ito won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.[66]

Ito faced Phayahong Banchamek at the April 14, 2024, Rajadamnern World Series Japan event.[67] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[68]

Championships and accomplishments

Professional

  • World Boxing Council Muaythai
    • 2017 WBC Muaythai World Mini Flyweight Champion[8]
  • World Muaythai Council
    • 2017 WMC World Mini Flyweight Champion[4]
  • World Professional Muaythai Federation
    • 2013 WPMF World Pinweight Champion [6]
    • 2015 WPMF World Pinweight Champion[7] (1 Defense)[22]
    • 2014 WPMF Japanese Pinweight Champion[5] (2 Defenses)
  • The Battle of Muay Thai
    • 2021 BoM Pinweight Champion[28]
    • 2021 BoM Light Flyweight Champion[40]
  • International Professional Combat Council
    • 2022 IPCC World Atomweight Champion[42]
  • OneSongchai
    • 2012 S-1 Minimumweight World Champion[9]
  • International MuayThai Sport Association
    • 2023 IMSA World -48kg Champion

Amateur

  • Thepprasit Stadium
  • M-1
    • 2009 M-1 Junior -35kg Champion[69]
    • 2010 M-1 Junior Women -40kg Champion[70]
    • 2011 M-1 Junior -45kg Champion[citation needed]
    • 2012 M-1 Junior -45kg Champion[71]
    • 2012 M-1 Junior -50kg Champion[72]
  • WINDY Super Fight
    • 2011 WINDY Super Fight -40kg Champion[73]
  • DEEP KICK
    • 2011 TOP RUN Queen Tournament -45kg Winner[74]

Fight record

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See also


References

  1. "Saya Ito". tapology.com. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  2. "Fighter Profile". shobukaigym.com. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  3. "WPMF JAPAN The Battle of Muaythai IX". bom.tokyo. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  4. "Saya Ito returns to Thailand". sogo-kaku.com. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  5. "【RWS】ムエタイ才女伊藤紗弥、強豪モンクッペットに悔しい完封負け". eFight【イーファイト】格闘技情報を毎日配信! (in Japanese). Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  6. "【RWS】伊藤紗弥、ヒザ蹴り連打で圧巻KO勝利!アマムエタイ王者が悶絶". eFight【イーファイト】格闘技情報を毎日配信! (in Japanese). Retrieved 20 March 2024.

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