Davit Kiria

Davit Kiria (Georgian: დავით ქირია) (born February 9, 1988), also spelled as David Kyria, is a Georgian kickboxer who competes in the Lightweight division. An Ashihara karate stylist, Kiria is known for mixing crisp boxing with unorthodox kicking techniques.[1] He won the 2009 Kyokushinkai Karate Kamakura European Championship and also built up experience on the Dutch kickboxing scene before joining the Glory promotion in 2011 where he has faced some of the top fighters in his weight class and won the Glory Lightweight Championship in Zagreb (Glory 14), on March 8, 2014.

Davit Kiria
Born (1988-02-09) February 9, 1988
Zugdidi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union
Native nameდავით ქირია
NationalityGeorgian
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight70.0 kg (154.3 lb; 11.02 st)
DivisionLightweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)
StyleAshihara Karate, Kickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofGeorgia
TrainerSjef Weber, Nieky Holzken Bachuki Partsvania
Rankblack belt in Ashihara Karate
Years active2006-present
Kickboxing record
Total52
Wins35
By knockout16
Losses17
By knockout2
Draws0
last updated on: March 8, 2014

As of 1 August 2020, he is ranked the #9 lightweight in the world by Combat Press.[2]

Career

Born in Zugdidi, Georgia, and started learning Ashihara karate at age of nine in the Ashihara International Karate Organization[3] (AIKO), Kiria later relocated to the Netherlands to train under AIKO founder Dave Jonkers at the Golden Glory gym in Zuidlaren, where he is a training partner of legendary heavyweight Sem Schilt.[4] He began kickboxing at fifteen years old after a career in full contact karate in which he won the 2009 Kyokushinkai Karate Kamakura European Championship [5] of the International Budo Kai organization.[6]

In 2008, he reached the final of the Ring Masters Olympia 2008 Welterweight Tournament in Istanbul, Turkey but lost to the great Somrak Kamsing by decision after three rounds.[7] Following this, Kiria moved up to middleweight and continued to gain experience by fighting his way through the Dutch kickboxing scene. On April 17, 2010, he competed in the Superfighters 8 Man Tournament in Frankfurt, Germany. Despite losing to Marco Piqué by an extension round decision in the quarter-finals, he was still given a slot in the semis by replacing Shemsi Beqiri who coundn't continue due to a broken nose. He was then eliminated from the competition by losing a decision to Chris van Venpoep.[8]

After tough losses against some of the sport's most experienced fighters, Kiria finally got the break-out win of his career when he defeated the K-1 and It's Showtime veteran William Diender by decision after five rounds in Assen, Netherlands.[9] He was then pitted against the up-and-coming Robin van Roosmalen at United Glory 13: 2010-2011 World Series Semifinals in Charleroi, Belgium on March 19, 2011, losing via unanimous decision in a "Fight of the Night" display.[10]

Kiria then moved up to the 74 kg/163 lb weight class from his usual 70 kg/154 lb to take on one of the world's top fighters in Nieky Holzken at United Glory 15 in Moscow, Russia on March 23, 2012. He lost by unanimous decision.[11][12]

Despite having gone 0-2 in the Glory promotion, he was included in the 2012 Middleweight Slam tournament, replacing Cosmo Alexandre to join sixteen of the world's best fighters at 70 kg/154 lb.[13][14] The tournament kicked off in Stockholm, Sweden at Glory 1: Stockholm - 2012 Middleweight Slam First 16 on May 26, 2012 and Kiria caused a major upset by taking a unanimous decision win over Muay Thai stylist Kem Sitsongpeenong. Kem seemed uncomfortable without the use of elbows and clinching and was outboxed throughout the duration of the match. Kiria also floored the Thai star with a mawashi geri in the opening round to ensure the points victory.[15][16]

Advancing to the tournament final eight at Glory 3: Rome - 2012 Middleweight Slam Final 8 in Rome, Italy on November 3, 2012, Kiria was drawn against Shemsi Beqiri at the quarter-finals.[17] After an action-packed three rounds, Kiria was given the nod via split decision and headed into the semis to face eventual tournament winner Giorgio Petrosyan, who was simply too good for him and won by a unanimous points verdict.[18] Despite coming back from the Glory tournament empty-handed, Kiria proved himself to be amongst the middleweight elite, and moved into the top ten in the world rankings in December 2012, coming in at #7.[19]

He showcased exceptionable boxing skills and an impenetrable defence en route to a unanimous decision victory over Yuri Bessmertny at Glory 7: Milan in Milan, Italy on April 20, 2013.[20][21]

Kiria took a unanimous decision over Murthel Groenhart at Glory 10: Los Angeles - Middleweight World Championship Tournament in Ontario, California, United States on September 28, 2013.[22][23][24]

He rematched Robin van Roosmalen in the semi-finals of the Glory 12: New York - Lightweight World Championship Tournament in New York City, New York, US on November 23, 2013, losing a unanimous decision.[25][26]

Replacing Ky Hollenbeck who withdrew from the fight, Kiria faced Andy Ristie for the inaugural Glory Lightweight Championship at Glory 14: Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia on March 8, 2014.[27] He trailed to his Surinamese opponent for the first three rounds and was knocked down with a step knee in the second, but mounted a late comeback in the championship rounds and finished Ristie in the fifth to take the belt.[28][29]

He was scheduled to fight Robin van Roosmalen for the Glory Lightweight title.[30] Roosmalen won the fight by majority decision.[31]

He fought a rematch with Jonay Risco during Enfusion 66. Kiria lost a unanimous decision.[32]

Kiria won his next two fights. He beat Anatoly Moiseev. He beat Anatoly Moiseev by decision[33] and Nordin Ben Moh by KO.[34]

He participated in the 2019 Kunlun Fight World Max Tournament. He beat Feng Xingli by TKO in the semifinals, and beat Marouan Toutouh by split decision in the finals.[35]

On May 18, 2020, it was reported that Kiria had signed with ONE Championship.[36] He is set to make his promotional debut against 2019 ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix Champion Giorgio Petrosyan at ONE Championship: Fists Of Fury on February 26, 2021.

Championships and awards

Karate

Kickboxing

Savate
  • Kungfu World Cup Champion
    • 2017 KFWC Savate Pro -70kg Champion

Kickboxing record
Kickboxing record
35 wins (16 KOs), 17 losses, 0 draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2021-02-26 Giorgio PetrosyanONE Championship: Fists Of FuryKallang, Singapore
2019-02-24Win Marouan ToutouhKunlun Fight 80, FinalShanghai, ChinaDecision (Split)33:00
Wins the Kunlun Fight 70kg World Max Tournament Champion.
2019-02-24Win Feng XingliKunlun Fight 80, Semi FinalsShanghai, ChinaTKO (Left front kick to the body)31:13
2018-10-13Win Nordin Ben MohKunlun Fight 77: Hollow Throne, Quarter FinalsTongling, ChinaKO (Left Hook)32:56
2018-08-05Win Anatoly MoiseevKunlun Fight 75Sanya, ChinaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-05-05Loss Jonay RiscoEnfusion Live 66 Tenerife, SpainDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2017-11-24Win Ludovic Nassibou2017 Kungfu World Cup -70kg FinalParis, FranceDecision (unanimous)33:00
Wins the -70kg KFWC savate pro 2017.
2017-11-24Win Sergey Kulyaba2017 Kungfu World Cup -70kg Semi-FinalsParis, FranceDecision (unanimous)33:00
2017-11-12Loss Superbon BanchamekKunlun Fight 67 - World MAX 2017 Final 8Sanya, ChinaDecision (Majority)33:00
2017-08-27Win Marouan Toutouhkunlun Fight 65 – 70 kg World Max 2017 Tournament 1/8 FinalsQingdao, ChinaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2017-06-24Loss Marouan ToutouhKunlun Fight 63Sanya, ChinaExt. R Decision (Majority)43:00
2017-03-11Win Cristian MileaKunlun Fight 58/ Magnum Fc 1, 70kg Qualifier Tournament 3 Final B Rome, ItalyTKO (low kicks)1
2017-03-11Win Jonay RiscoKunlun Fight 58/ Magnum Fc 1, 70kg Qualifier Tournament 3 Semi-Final B Rome, ItalyDecision (unanimous)33:00
2017-01-01Loss Jomthong ChuwattanaKunlun Fight 56 - World MAX 2016, Semi FinalsSanya, ChinaExt. R Decision43:00
2016-10-30Win Mohamed MezouariKunlun Fight 54 - World MAX 2016 Final 8 Wuhan, ChinaForfeit10:00
2016-09-11Win Dzianis ZuevKunlun Fight 52 - World MAX 2016 Final 16 Fuzhou, ChinaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2016-07-31Win Robbie HagemanKunlun Fight 48 - World MAX 2016 Reserve FightJining, ChinaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2016-04-08Loss Tayfun OzcanKunlun Fight 41 - World MAX 2016 Group G Tournament Semi FinalsXining, ChinaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2016-03-12Loss Sitthichai SitsongpeenongGlory 28: Paris - Lightweight Contender Tournament, Semi FinalsParis, France,Decision (unanimous)33:00
2015-12-19Loss Enriko GogokhiaKunlun Fight 35 - World MAX 2015 Final 8 Luoyang, ChinaDecision33:00
2015-10-28Win David CalvoKunlun Fight 32 - World MAX 2015 Final 16 ChinaTKO (3 Knockdowns)23:00
Qualified to Kunlun Fight 2015 70kg World MAX Tournament Final 8.
2015-06-05Loss Sitthichai SitsongpeenongGlory 22: Lille - Lightweight Contender Tournament, Semi FinalsLille, France,KO (knee to the body)22:09
2015-02-01Win Zheng ZhaoyuKunlun Fight 18Guangzhou, ChinaKO (Right hook)1
2014-11-07Loss Robin van RoosmalenGlory 18: OklahomaOklahoma City, Oklahoma, USADecision (majority)53:00
Losses the Glory Lightweight Championship.
2014-03-08Win Andy RistieGlory 14: ZagrebZagreb, CroatiaKO (punches)52:22
Wins the Glory Lightweight Championship.
2013-11-23Loss Robin van RoosmalenGlory 12: New York - Lightweight World Championship Tournament, Semi FinalsNew York City, New York, USADecision (unanimous)33:00
2013-09-28Win Murthel GroenhartGlory 10: Los AngelesOntario, California, USADecision (unanimous)33:00
2013-04-20Win Yuri BessmertnyGlory 7: MilanMilan, ItalyDecision (unanimous)33:00
2012-11-03Loss Giorgio PetrosyanGlory 3: Rome - 70 kg Slam Tournament, Semi FinalsRome, ItalyDecision (unanimous)33:00
2012-11-03Win Shemsi BeqiriGlory 3: Rome - 70 kg Slam Tournament, Quarter FinalsRome, ItalyDecision (split)33:00
2012-05-26Win Kem SitsongpeenongGlory 1: Stockholm - 70 kg Slam Tournament, First RoundStockholm, SwedenDecision (unanimous)33:00
2012-03-23Loss Nieky HolzkenUnited Glory 15Moscow, RussiaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2011-11-12Win Marvin SansaarGlorious Heroes Part IIAssen, NetherlandsTKO (punches)1
2011-03-19Loss Robin van RoosmalenUnited Glory 13: 2010-2011 World Series SemifinalsCharleroi, BelgiumDecision (unanimous)33:00
2010-11-13Win Ulli SchickGlorious Heroes Part IAssen, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2010-10-09Win William DienderRing Rage Part VAssen, NetherlandsDecision53:00
2010-04-17Win Chris van VenrooijSuperfighters 8 Man Tournament, Semi FinalsFrankfurt, GermanyDecision33:00
2010-04-17Loss Marco PiquéSuperfighters 8 Man Tournament, Quarter FinalsFrankfurt, GermanyExtension round decision43:00
2009-06-20Loss Milo El GeubliFight 058Leeuwarden, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2008-11-01Loss Somrak KamsingRing Masters Olympia 2008, Welterweight Tournament FinalIstanbul, TurkeyDecision33:00
For the Ring Masters Olympia 2008 Welterweight Tournament title.
2008-11-01Win Aydin TuncayRing Masters Olympia 2008, Welterweight Tournament Semi FinalsIstanbul, TurkeyDecision 3 3:00
2008-07-06Loss Faldir ChahbariUltimate Glory 8Nijmegen, NetherlandsTKO (Doc Stop/Cut)2

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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