Anpo Rukiya born on October 29, 1995, is a Japanese kickboxer who has competed in the super lightweight and welterweight divisions of K-1. A professional since 2011, he is the former K-1 Super Lightweight champion and was the runner-up in the 2021 K-1 Welterweight Grand Prix. As of December 2021, Combat Press ranks him as the eighth-best super featherweight in the world, and he was ranked #4 in the featherweight division from June 2021 to February 2021. He has been a top-ten ranked featherweight since March 2019.
Rukiya Anpo Biography 2024
Anpo Rukiya made his professional debut on August 7, 2011, against Taiju Shiratori at Muay Lok 2011 – 3rd. He lost the fight by decision. Over the next five years, he built a 10–5 record, with a notable achievement being his appearance in the final of the Emei Legend 65 kg Tournament at EM Legend 15, where he was defeated by Singmanee Kaewsamrit via decision. Early in his K-1 career, Anpo was set to compete against Hiroshi Mizumachi at the K-1 World GP 2017 Lightweight Championship Tournament on February 25, 2017. He won the fight by knocking out Mizumachi with a jumping switch kick just six seconds into the second round. Later, Anpo faced Wang Zhiwei at the Wu Lin Feng 2017: China VS Europe event on April 1, 2017, and won the fight by decision.
Rukiya Anpo Biography Details
| Born | October 29, 1995 (age 29)
Himeji, Japan |
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| Other names | Demolition Man |
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| Nationality | Japanese |
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| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
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| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb; 11 st 0 lb) |
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| Division | Featherweight |
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| Style | Kyokushin, Kickboxing |
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| Stance | Orthodox |
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| Fighting out of | Osaka, Japan |
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| Team | TRY HARD (2016-2017)
ALL-WIN (2018-2022)
MFL team CLUB es (2023-present) |
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| Rank | Black belt in Shin Karate |
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| Years active | 2011 – Present |
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Rukiya Anpo Early Life
Rukiya began training in Kyokushin Karate at a young age alongside his brother, with both achieving high recognition in Karate competitions. A Japanese television documentary once featured the brothers as Karate prodigies during their childhood. In 2018, the brothers left the TRY HARD gym in Tokyo and established their own gym, ALL WIN, in Osaka, which they funded through crowdfunding.
Career Achievements
Title | Details |
Former K-1 Super Lightweight Champion | Champion of K-1 Super Lightweight division, 2019 |
2021 K-1 Welterweight Grand Prix Runner-up | Placed second in the 2021 K-1 Welterweight Grand Prix |
K-1 Awards KO of the Year (2017) | Awarded for his knockout of Hiroshi Mizumachi in 2017 |
K-1 Awards Fight of the Year (2018) | Won for his fight against Hideaki Yamazaki in 2018 |
EM Legend 2016 -65 kg Runner-up | Finished as runner-up in the 65 kg category of the EM Legend |
Fighting Style and Influence
Element | Years |
Training Style | Kyokushin Karate, Kickboxing |
Fighting Stance | Orthodox |
Weight Class | Super Lightweight (65 kg), Welterweight (67.5 kg) |
Gym | TRY HARD (2016–2017), ALL-WIN (2018–2022), CLUB es (2023–Present) |
Rank | Black belt in Shin Karate |
Early Career and Professional Debut
Event | Data |
Professional Debut | August 7, 2011, at Muay Lok 2011 – 3rd, against Taiju Shiratori |
Initial Record | 10-5 over the first five years of his career |
Emei Legend Tournament Final | Reached the final, lost by decision to Singmanee Kaewsamrit |
K-1 World GP 2017 | Knockout win over Hiroshi Mizumachi with a jumping switch kick |
Key K-1 Fights
Fight | Facts |
vs. Hiroshi Mizumachi (2017) | Won by a jumping switch kick knockout in the second round |
vs. Wang Zhiwei (2017) | Won by decision at Wu Lin Feng 2017: China VS Europe |
vs. Deng Zeqi (2017) | Won by first-round knockout with a flying knee |
vs. Kyoshiro (2017) | Won by unanimous decision at Krush 82 |
Super Lightweight Championship and Title Defenses
Fight | Details |
vs. Kenta Hayashi (2018) | Won by third-round knockout at K-1 World GP 2018 |
vs. Hideaki Yamazaki (2018) | Draw after three rounds, won by knockout in extension round |
vs. Daizo Sasaki (2019) | Won by unanimous decision at K-1 World GP 2019 |
vs. Kaew Fairtex (2019) | Won by unanimous decision after a controversial extra round |
Challenges and Losses
Event | Points |
vs. Gonnapar Weerasakreck (2018) | Lost by second-round knockout at K-1 World GP 2018 |
vs. Hideaki Yamazaki (2020) | Lost by first-round knockout at K-1 World GP 2020 |
vs. Yuta Kubo (2023) | Lost via rear-naked choke at Rizin 45 |
Move to Welterweight Division
Event | Information |
First Welterweight Fight | Scheduled for K-1 K’Festa 4 (2021), but event canceled due to COVID-19 |
vs. Koki (2021) | Won by scoring three knockdowns with a series of strikes |
Personal Life and Gym Ventures
Aspect | Details |
Early Training | Trained in Kyokushin Karate from a young age |
Brothers in Karate | Trained alongside his brother, Riku Anpo, both gaining high accolades |
Gym Ventures | Co-founded ALL WIN gym in Osaka with his brother in 2018 |
Mixed Martial Arts Career
Fight | Facts |
vs. Yuta Kubo (Rizin 45, 2023) | Lost by rear-naked choke at the end of the first round |
Titles and Recognitions
Title | Years |
K-1 Super Lightweight Champion | Won in 2019, with two successful title defenses |
K-1 Welterweight Grand Prix Runner-up | Placed second in the 2021 K-1 Welterweight Grand Prix |
All Japan Glove Karate Federation Champion | Won the All Japan Glove Karate Federation Middle School Championship in 2008 |
K-1 KO of the Year (2017) | Awarded for his knockout of Hiroshi Mizumachi |
Rukiya Anpo Net Worth
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Rukiya Anpo Summary
Rukiya Anpo is a celebrated Japanese kickboxer who has made significant achievements in K-1, notably becoming the K-1 Super Lightweight Champion. His early career was marked by both successes and setbacks, but he quickly rose to prominence with his impressive victories. Anpo’s fighting style, based on his Kyokushin Karate roots, has contributed to his fast and powerful techniques. He has since moved into the welterweight division, where he continues to compete at the highest levels.
