Makoto Uehara (; born November 14, 1984) is a Japanese Shidokan Karateka and
heavyweight
Heavyweight is a weight class in combat sports and professional wrestling.
Boxing Professional
Male boxers who weigh over are considered heavyweights by 2 of the 4 major professional boxing organizations: the International Boxing Federation an ...
kickboxer
Kickboxing ( ) is a full-contact hybrid martial art and boxing type based on punching and kicking. Kickboxing originated in the 1950s to 1970s. The fight takes place in a boxing ring, normally with boxing gloves, mouth guards, shorts, and ...
competing in
K-1
K-1 is a professional kickboxing promotion established in 1993 by karateka Kazuyoshi Ishii.
Originally under the ownership of the Fighting and Entertainment Group (FEG), K-1 was considered to be the largest Kickboxing organization in the worl ...
. He is the former
RISE Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight champion.
Biography and career
He faced
Hiromi Amada
Hiromi Amada (; born May 10, 1973) is a retired Japanese heavyweight kickboxer and boxer from Gunma, Japan. A staple in the K-1 heavyweight division from 1999 to 2007, the company considered him one of its most talented Japanese fighte ...
at the ''K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo final 16'' on October 14, 2012 and won via unanimous decision.
Despite qualifying for the ''
K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 Final'', Uehara was left out in the cold when the event rolled around and was replaced by the higher-ranked
Pavel Zhuravlev.
Uehara defeated Kengo Shimizu by way of split decision at ''RISE 92'' in Tokyo on March 17, 2013 to win the RISE 90 kg title.
He was set to fight
Dustin Jacoby
Dustin Anthony Jacoby (born April 4, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight (MMA), Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Champi ...
at ''
Glory 12: New York - Lightweight World Championship Tournament'' in
New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive w ...
on November 23, 2013 but the match was switched to ''
Glory 13: Tokyo - Welterweight World Championship Tournament'' in Tokyo, Japan on December 21, 2013. He defeated Jacoby by split decision.
Titles
*2013 RISE 90 kg champion
*2011 RISE Heavyweight Tournament runner up
*2011
RISE Heavyweight champion
*31st Shidokan Karate Strong Open Tournament champion
Kickboxing record
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, 2018-09-24 , , Loss, , align=left,
Boubaker El Bakouri , ,
K-1 World GP 2018: inaugural Cruiserweight Championship Tournament, Quarter Finals , ,
Japan
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, , KO (Left Jab) , , 1 , , 1:05, , 23-9-1
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, 2018-06-17 , , Loss, , align=left,
Hisaki Kato, ,
K-1 World GP 2018: 2nd Featherweight Championship Tournament , ,
Saitama, Japan
is the capital and largest city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance. , the city had an estimated population of 1,324,854 ...
, , Extra Round Decision (Split) , , 4 , , 3:00, , 23-8-1
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, 2017-11-23 , , Loss , , align=left,
Antonio Plazibat , , K-1 World GP 2017 Heavyweight Championship Tournament, Semi Finals , ,
Saitama, Japan
is the capital and largest city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance. , the city had an estimated population of 1,324,854 ...
, , KO (Flying Knee) , , 1 , , , , 21-7-1
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, 2017-11-23 , , Win , , align=left,
Pacome Assi , , K-1 World GP 2017 Heavyweight Championship Tournament, Quarter Finals , ,
Saitama, Japan
is the capital and largest city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance. , the city had an estimated population of 1,324,854 ...
, , KO (Left Uppercut) , , 1 , , 2:30 , , 21-6-1
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, 2017-02-26 , , Loss , , align=left,
Ibrahim El Bouni , , K-1 World GP 2017 Lightweight Championship Tournament , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , KO (Left hook) , , 2 , , , , 20-6-1
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, 2016-09-19 , , Win , , align=left,
Koichi , ,
K-1 World GP 2016 -60kg World Tournament , ,
Tokyo, Japan
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, , Decision (Unanimous) , , 3 , , 3:00, , 20-5-1
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, 2016-06-24 , , Win , , align=left, Tsutomu Takahagi , ,
K-1 World GP 2016 -65kg World Tournament , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , TKO (Strikes) , , 1 , , 0:32 , , 19-5-1
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, 2016-03-04 , , Win , , align=left, Nori , ,
K-1 World GP 2016 -65kg Japan Tournament , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , KO (Strikes) , , 1 , , 2:06 , , 18-5-1
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, 2014-12-29 , , Loss , , align=left,
Zabit Samedov
Zabit Samedov (, born July 21, 1984) is an Azerbaijani kickboxer and muay thai fighter. Samedov has won multiple titles, most notably the K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 in Łódź tournament championship. He was also a competitor in the K-1 World ...
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Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , Extra Round Decision , , 4 , , 3:00 , , 17-5-1
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, 2014-07-12 , , Win , , align=left,
Zelg Galešić , , RISE 100 , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , KO (Right Hook) , , 1 , , 1:25 , , 17-4-1
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, 2013-12-21 , , Win , , align=left,
Dustin Jacoby
Dustin Anthony Jacoby (born April 4, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight (MMA), Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Champi ...
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Glory 13: Tokyo , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , Decision (Split) , , 3 , , 3:00 , , 16-4-1
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, 2013-09-13 , , Draw , , align=left, Kim Nae Chul , , RISE 95
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Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , Draw (Majority) , , 4 , , 3:00 , , 15-4-1
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, 2013-03-17 , , Win , , align=left,
Kengo Shimizu
, is a Japanese middleweight kickboxer competing in RISE. He is the former SHOOTBOXING and RISE Heavyweight champion.
Kyokushin Karate career
Started doing Kyokushin Karate at the age of 16, joining Kyokushin Kaikan Tokyo Itabashi Dojo. Achiev ...
, , RISE 92 , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , Decision (Split) , , 3 , , 3:00 , , 15-4
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, 2012-10-14 , , Win , , align=left,
Hiromi Amada
Hiromi Amada (; born May 10, 1973) is a retired Japanese heavyweight kickboxer and boxer from Gunma, Japan. A staple in the K-1 heavyweight division from 1999 to 2007, the company considered him one of its most talented Japanese fighte ...
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K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo final 16, First Round , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , Decision (Unanimous) , , 3 , , 3:00 , , 14-4
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, 2012-06-02 , , Win , , align=left, Crafton Wallace , , RISE 88 , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , TKO (Strikes) , , 2 , , 2:27 , , 13-4
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, 2012-03-23 , , Win , , align=left, Won Jingan , , RISE 87 , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , KO (Right Low Kick , , 1 , , 0:22 , , 12-4
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, 2011-11-23 , , Loss , , align=left,
Singh Jaideep , , RISE 85: Heavyweight Tournament 2011, Final , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , KO (Strikes) , , 1 , , 0:38 , , 11-4
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, 2011-11-23 , , Win , , align=left,
Jan Soukup , , RISE 85: Heavyweight Tournament 2011, Semi Finals , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , Ext. R Decision (Unanimous) , , 4 , , 3:00 , , 11-3
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, 2011-11-23 , , Win , , align=left,
Stefan Leko
Stefan Leko (born June 3, 1974) is a German heavyweight kickboxer. He is the current WKA Super-Heavyweight world champion in kickboxing, and former Muay Thai world super-heavyweight champion and Kickboxing world super-heavyweight champion, WMT ...
, , RISE 85: Heavyweight Tournament 2011, Quarter Finals , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , Decision (Unanimous) , , 3 , , 3:00 , , 10-3
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, 2011-07-23 , , Win , , align=left,
Raoumaru , , RISE 80 , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , KO (Right Hook) , , 2 , , 2:42 , , 9-3
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, 2011-02-27 , , Win , , align=left, Igifan , , RISE 74 , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , KO (Right Low Kick) , , 1 , , 2:14 , , 8-3
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, 2010-12-19 , , Win , , align=left,
Raoumaru , , RISE 73 , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , Decision (Majority) , , 3 , , 3:00 , , 7-3
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, 2010-07-31 , , Win , , align=left,
Kengo Shimizu
, is a Japanese middleweight kickboxer competing in RISE. He is the former SHOOTBOXING and RISE Heavyweight champion.
Kyokushin Karate career
Started doing Kyokushin Karate at the age of 16, joining Kyokushin Kaikan Tokyo Itabashi Dojo. Achiev ...
, , RISE 68 , ,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, , KO (Left High Kick) , , 3 , , 1:24 , , 6-3
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, 2010-04-03 , , Loss , , align=left, Tsutomu Takahagi , ,
K-1 World Grand Prix 2010 in Yokohama , ,
Yokohama, Japan
is the second-largest city in Japan by population as well as by area, and the country's most populous municipality. It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a population of 3.7 million in 2023. It lies on Tokyo B ...
, , Decision (Majority) , , 3 , , 3:00 , , 5-3
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, 2009-12-05 , , Loss , , align=left,
Singh Jaideep , ,
K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 Final , ,
Yokohama, Japan
is the second-largest city in Japan by population as well as by area, and the country's most populous municipality. It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a population of 3.7 million in 2023. It lies on Tokyo B ...
, , KO (Right Hook) , , 2 , , 1:36 , , 5-2
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, 2009-07-18 , , Loss , , align=left,
Hiromi Amada
Hiromi Amada (; born May 10, 1973) is a retired Japanese heavyweight kickboxer and boxer from Gunma, Japan. A staple in the K-1 heavyweight division from 1999 to 2007, the company considered him one of its most talented Japanese fighte ...
, , Heat 10 , ,
Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea ...
, , Decision (Unanimous) , , 3 , , 3:00 , , 5-1
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, 2009-03-28 , , Win , , align=left, Takeshi Onda , , Heat 9 , ,
Japan
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, , KO (Left Hook) , , Ex. R , , N/A , , 5-0
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, 2008-12-14 , , Win , , align=left, Sunwu , , Heat 8 , ,
Japan
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, , TKO (Corner Stoppage) , , 2 , , 1:10 , , 4-0
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, 2008-07-13 , , Win , , align=left,
Yong Soo Park , ,
K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Taipei , ,
Taipei, Taiwan
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, , KO (Left Hook) , , Ex. R , , 1:26 , , 3-0
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, 2008-04-20 , , Win , , align=left, Hideo Sawada , , K-1 League Trial Project , ,
Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea ...
, , Decision (Unanimous) , , 3 , , 3:00 , , 2-0
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, 2008-01-14 , , Win , , align=left, Ryuhei Takahashi , , , ,
Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea ...
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See also
*
List of male kickboxers
This is a list of notable male professional kickboxing, kickboxers.
A
* Parviz Abdullayev
* Donegi Abena
* Lukas Achterberg
* Thomas Adamandopoulos
* Serhiy Adamchuk
* Romie Adanza
* Benjamin Adegbuyi
* Israel Adesanya
* Peter Aerts
* Ryo Aitak ...
*
List of K-1 Events
This is a list of events held and scheduled by the K-1, a Japanese kickboxing promotion. The first event, K-1 Sanctuary I, took place on March 30, 1993, at Kōrakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
Since its inception, K-1 events were organized by the Fi ...
References
External links
Official K-1 websiteMakoto Uehara K-1 profileMakoto Uehara Official Blog
{{DEFAULTSORT:Uehara, Makoto
1982 births
Living people
Japanese male kickboxers
Heavyweight kickboxers
Kickboxers from Tokyo
Shidōkan practitioners
Japanese male karateka