Tomoya Yokoyama

Kickboxing Super Featherweight, -60 kg

Tomoya Yokoyama is the reigning K-1 Super Featherweight champion and one of the fastest-rising Japanese southpaws in kickboxing. On September 12, 2026, he will defend his title against Thun Menghong in a historic K-1 Kun Khmer bout.

Profile

The story

Yokoyama is known for his explosive, short combinations and his ability to knock opponents down within the opening seconds. Through J-Network, K-1 Koshien, Krush, and K’Festa, he worked his way up to the K-1 main stage.

After winning the Krush title and being named Krush Fighter of the Year, he captured a K-1 title in May 2026. His defense against Thun Menghong is set to headline the historic collaboration between K-1 and the Cambodian Kun Khmer Federation.

In the ring

Fighting style

Yokoyama fights distinctly as a southpaw with explosive short hand combinations and sharp low kicks. He is known for early finishes and putting opponents under pressure quickly.

Results

Performance

7th K-1 WORLD GP Super Featherweight champion; 12th Krush Super Featherweight champion; Krush Fighter of the Year (2024); runner-up in two K-1 WORLD GP Super Featherweight tournaments; runner-up in K-1 Koshien -60 kg (2017); J-Network Rookie of the Year (2016); professional record of 23 wins, 12 by knockout, and 5 losses.

Over the years

Timeline

2016: professional debut and J-Network Rookie of the Year
2017: runner-up at K-1 Koshien in the -60 kg division
2021: wins K’Festa 4 by knockout in 29 seconds
2022: loses the final of the Krush Super Featherweight Tournament
2024: wins the Krush Super Featherweight title and becomes Krush Fighter of the Year
2025: reaches another tournament final but loses to Rémi Parra; defeats Leona Pettas in November
May 31, 2026: wins an interim K-1 Super Featherweight title by defeating Yuta Matsuyama by KO at K-1 Revenge
September 12, 2026: scheduled title defense against Thun Menghong at K-1 WORLD MAX 2026

Influence

Legacy

As a young titleholder, Yokoyama represents a new generation of Japanese K-1 fighters. His title defense against Thun Menghong serves as the flagship bout of the historic partnership between K-1 and the Cambodian Kun Khmer Federation. His career is still active and does not yet have a complete, iconic story.