'Is she really born in 2010?' Japanese high school girl fighter 'debut victory'... A 30-year veteran relentlessly taking hits

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A 2010-born prodigy has emerged in the Japanese combat sports scene. The youngest female high school fighter who turned the country upside down with just one professional debut match is the one at the center of attention.

Japanese media outlets such as 'Nikkan Sports' focused on the story on the 16th, reporting that "Yuna, the youngest female kickboxer who recently graduated from middle school at age 15, secured a decisive victory in her professional debut with an aggressive match featuring explosive front kicks to the face."

According to local reports, on the 15th, Yuna defeated 30-year-old Ren Tiger Leon by unanimous decision (3-0) in the Knockout Black Women's Super Flyweight (52kg and under, 3 rounds of 3 minutes) match, which was the third bout of the KNOCK OUT 64 event held at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. All three judges awarded her an overwhelming score of 30-27, reflecting her flawless performance.

Her opponent, Ren, was a formidable fighter who had won the 2025 KNOCK OUT Amateur Women's 52.5kg tournament, but she could not overcome the momentum of Yuna, who had just turned 15.

Yuna, born in 2010, has already been recognized as a top prospect since her junior days, dominating the amateur scene. She has built an impressive resume, including titles such as DBS 45kg Women's Tournament Champion, MA 45kg Women's Tournament Champion, and Amateur All-Japan 43kg Women's Champion, garnering significant attention on social networking services (SNS) even before her professional debut.

Additionally, she had undergone multiple study trips to Muay Thai gyms in Thailand and received professional weight training in preparation for her professional debut. Notably, Yuna's father is Matsuyama Shoda, a current kickboxer who reclaimed the MA Japan Kickboxing Federation Super Welterweight title on the 10th. The combat sports prodigy education her father has provided since her childhood has finally shone on the professional stage.

Her maturity beyond her years shone through in the match. At the start of the first round, Yuna seized the initiative with her signature sharp front kick and aggressively extended punches and kicks to heavily pressure her opponent. In the second round, she completely destabilized Ren's balance with alternating front kicks to the body and face.

Yuna's strong heart also shone in the final third round. She controlled the atmosphere of the arena with unconventional kicks and powerful right-hand straights, and whenever her opponent launched fierce counterattacks, she responded with rapid combinations to dominate the match.

When the ring announcer declared a 30-27 victory, Yuna burst into tears she had held back in the ring. She then hugged the championship trophy, jumping up and down to savor her joy.

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