Honoka Kobayashi (Japanese: 小林穂夏, Kobayashi Honoka, born July 9, 2001) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the atomweight division of RISE. As of March 2024, she is ranked as the eighth-best women's atomweight kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.[1][2]
Professional career
RISE
Kobayashi made her professional kickboxing debut against Honoka Tsujii at RISE 162 on October 30, 2022. She won the fight with a majority decision. [3]
Kobayashi faced Koto Hiraoka at RISE Fight Club on November 19, 2023. She lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 27–30, 27–30 and 26–30. Kobayashi scored a knock down with a knee strike in the third round. [7]
Kobayashi faced Momoka Mandokoro at RISE 176 on February 23, 2024. She won the fight by unanimous decision, scoring a knock down in the third round.[8]
Kobayashi faced Fuu at RISE 180 on July 26, 2024. She lost the unanimous decision after an extra round was fought.[9]
Championships and accomplishments
2022 Japan Cup Women's -50 kg tournament Runner-up[10]