Shota Takiya
is a retired Japanese kickboxer who competed in the super bantamweight divisions of Krush, K-1, RISE and Rizin FF. A professional competitor since 2007, he is a former two-time Krush Super Bantamweight champion. Kickboxing career Early career AJKF Takiya made his professional debut against Kengo at AJKF Super Fight 2007 on July 29, 2007. He won the fight by a first-round knockout, stopping Kengo with a knee to the body at the 2:12 minute mark of the opening round. Takiya was booked to face Naohito Terauchi at AJKF Road to 70’s on September 29, 2007. He won the fight by a second-round jumping knee knockout. Takiya faced Takeshi Haraoka at AJKF Kick Return/Kickboxer of the best 60 Tournament Final on October 25, 2007. He won the fight by a first-round knockout. Takiya was booked to fight Kei Sakuchi at AJKF NEW Year Kick Festival 2008～70’s Tournament Final～ on January 4, 2008. He was awarded the automatic technical knockout victory in the second round, after successfully knocking Sakuchi down three times by the 1:46 minute mark. Takiya made his K-1 debut against Vitaly Lisniak at K-1 WORLD MAX 2008 World Championship Tournament FINAL16 on April 9, 2008. He won the fight