Kota Miura biography: 13 things about Rizin FF fighter from Hyogo, Japan

Kota Miura (三浦孝太) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Here are 13 more things about him:

1. He was born in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
2. His father “King Kazu” Kazuyoshi Miura is a football player born in Shizuoka, Japan.
3. His mother Risako Shitara is a former actress and model born in New York City, New York, United States.
4. He has one sibling named Ryota Miura, who is 5 years older tan him.
5. He is currently signed with Rizin Fighting Federation, which is based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
6. He trains at BRAVE GYM in Misato, Saitama, Japan.
7. He competes in the featherweight division.
8. He is 5’9″ tall.
9. He holds a professional MMA record of 2 wins and 2 losses.
10. On December 31, 2021, he made his professional MMA debut.
11. On August 19, 2022, he was knocked out by Buakaw Banchamek in an exhibition kickboxing match at Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
12. In November 2022, he revisited Bangkok for a project with the Japanese music group Repezen Foxx.
13. On May 28, 2023, he turned 21.

TIMELINE

2021

• On December 31, 2021, he defeated Yushi Sakura via technical knockout at “Rizin 33” in Saitama.

2022

• On September 25, 2022, he submitted Bunchuai Phonsungnoen at “Rizin 38” in Saitama.

2023

• On May 6, 2023, he was knocked out by Ren Sugiyama at “Rizin 42” in Koto, Tokyo.
• On December 31, 2023, he lost to Koji Tanaka via TKO at “Rizin 45” in Saitama.

2024