Erika Kamimura

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Erika Kamimura
BornErika Kamimura
(1992-12-30) December 30, 1992 (age 28)
Tokyo, Japan
Native name神村江里加
Other namesThe Strongest Female High School Student
NationalityJapanese
Height1.58 m (5 ft 2 in)
Weight47.7 kg (105 lb)
DivisionMini-Flyweight
StyleKickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofTokyo, Japan
TeamTarget Gym
Years active2008–present
Kickboxing record
Total31
Wins28
By knockout15
Losses3
Websiteameblo.jp/ddondao/

Erika Kamimura (神村 江里加, kamimura erika, also known in Japan as 神村 エリカ, Erika in Katakana) (born December 30, 1992 in Tokyo) is a professional Japanese kickboxer. She won the 2011 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup tournament. She is also the former Rise Queen champion, WBC World Women's Mini Flyweight champion, WPMF World Women's Mini Flyweight champion, and is a former J-GIRLS Mini Flyweight champion.

Kickboxing career[]

Having started Karate while she was in Junior High School, she started kickboxing in 2006 when she went to Yamato Dojo with her father.[1]

On February 4, 2007, Kamimura made her amateur debut and won by knockout.

On March 31, 2007, Kamimura beat the younger Madoka Jinnai by Unanimous Decision.

On February 11, 2008, Kamimura made her pro debut against Mika, winning by Decision at the age of 15.

On April 13, 2008, Kamimura was named the MVP of the J-Grow 20 Amateur Tournament with her victory over Madoka Jinnai.[2]

An initial match between Kamimura and Ai Takahashi was canceled after Takahashi injured her orbital bone in training. As a result, Kamimura was entered into the 2011 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup. Having defeated the 2009 and 2010 champion, Rena Kubota, in an exhibition match, Kamimura was a heavy favorite going in.[3] Kamimura won the tournament, finishing her first two opponents and defeating Seo Hee Ham in the final match by decision.[4] Rena Kubota, who fought on the same event but not in the tournament, announced at the event that she would be fighting Kamimura for the first ever Rise Queen title.

Rena defeated Kamimura by decision to win the Rise Queen title at Rise 85. The fight would have been ruled a draw but deducted points gave the match to Rena.[5][6]

At Rise 87, Kamimura defeated Yau~en Fan in 33 seconds by knockout.[7]

Kamimura faced Seo Hee Ham in a rematch at Rise 88 on June 2, 2012.[8] She defeated Ham by unanimous decision.[9] With the victory, plans are being made for a rematch with Rena.

Kamimura entered the 2012 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup on August 25, 2012. She was defeated by Lorena Klijn via unanimous decision in the opening round of the tournament.[10]

She next faced Lomar Lookboonmee for the vacant WPMF World Women's Mini Flyweight (-47.7 kg/105 lb) Championship at RISE/M-1 ~Infinity~ in Tokyo on December 2, 2012.[11] Kamimura defeated Lookboonmee by knockout in the third round.[12][13]

Kamimura retained her WPMF title by defeating Churi Gothawynjim at M-FIGHT SUK WEERASAKRECK II Part.1 on June 16, 2013.[14]

Kamimura then faced off against J-Girls champion Momi for the vacant Rise Queen title at Rise 95 on September 13, 2013.[15] She defeated Momi by unanimous decision to become the new Rise Queen champion.[16][17]

In August, 2014 Kamimura retired from competition citing an unspecified incurable condition that was aggravated by the physical and mental stress of fighting. She maintains a normal life and continues to teach martial arts.

Championships and accomplishments[]

Titles[]

Kickboxing and shoot boxing record[]

Erika Kamimura kickboxing and shoot boxing record
28 wins (15 (T)KO's), 3 losses
Date Result Opponent Event Method Round Time Record
2013-09-13 Win Japan Momi Rise 95 Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 28-3
Won vacant RISE Queen title.
2013-06-16 Win Thailand Churi Gothawynjim M-FIGHT SUK WEERASAKRECK II Part.1 TKO (Punches) 1 1:44 27-3
Defended WPMF World Women's Mini Flyweight (-47.7kg/105lb) Championship.
2012-12-02 Win Thailand Loma Lookboonmee RISE/M-1 ~Infinity~ KO (Right Straight) 3 1:21 26-3
Won vacant WPMF World Women's Mini Flyweight (-47.7kg/105lb) Championship.
2012-08-25 Loss Netherlands Lorena Klijn 2012 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup, Quarterfinal Decision (Unanimous) 4 (Ex.1) 2:00 25-3
2012-06-02 Win South Korea Seo Hee Ham Rise 88 Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 25-2
2012-03-24 Win China Yau~en Fan Rise 87 KO (Left Straight) 1 0:33 24-2
2011-11-23 Loss Japan Rena Kubota Rise 85 - Rise Heavyweight Tournament 2011 Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 23-2
Fight was for first RISE Queen title.
2011-10-02 Win England Denise Castle WBC Muay Thai Japan - The Path to the World Champion KO (Left Hook) 1 1:49 23-1
Won WBC Muay Thai Inaugural Mini-Flyweight title.
2011-08-19 Win South Korea Seo Hee Ham 2011 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup, Final Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00 22-1
Won 2011 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup title.
2011-08-19 Win Japan Miyo Yoshida 2011 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup, Semi-Final TKO (2 Knockdowns, Left Hook) 1 0:50 21-1
2011-08-19 Win Japan Kanako Oka 2011 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup, Quarterfinal TKO (Punches) 2 0:31 20-1
2011-07-23 Win Netherlands Titiana van Polanen Rise 80 TKO (3 Knockdowns, Left Hook) 1 2:01 19-1
2011-06-04 Win Italy Silvia La Notte Rise 78 TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 3 1:20 18-1
2011-04-17 Win Thailand Tawan Por. Pramuk Rise 76 KO (Left Hook) 1 0:21 17-1
2010-12-30 Win Japan Chiharu Sengoku Soul of Fight TKO (Doctor Stoppage, Cut) 2 0:38 16-1
2010-11-14 Win Thailand Namuwan Shiddjanchai M-1 FAIRTEX SINGHA BEER Muay Thai Challenge KO (Right Hook to the Body) 1 1:48 15-1
Won WMC Women's Mini-Flyweight title.
2010-09-12 Win Thailand Nongnuen Soshiriwan M-1 FAIRTEX SINGHA BEER Muay Thai Challenge Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00 14-1
Defended WPMF World Women's Mini-Flyweight title.
2010-07-25 Win Japan Motoe Abe J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Catch The Stone 9 Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00 13-1
Defended J-Girls Mini-Flyweight Title.
2010-05-16 Win South Korea Ho Seongbok Rise 65 KO (Left Straight) 1 0:58 12-1
2010-03-21 Win Thailand Tonta M-1 FAIRTEX SINGHA BEER Muay Thai Challenge Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 11-1
2009-12-20 Loss Japan Motoe Abe J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Final Stage 2009 Decision (Unanimous) 2 2:00 10-1
2009-12-20 Win Thailand Neshian Por. Pramuk J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Final Stage 2009 Decision (Unanimous) 2 2:00 10-0
2009-09-13 Win Thailand Payakuin Shitoniwato M-1 FAIRTEX SINGHA BEER Muay Thai Challenge 2009 Yod Nak Suu vol.3 Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00 9-0
Won WPMF World Women's Mini-Flyweight title.
2009-07-26 Win Japan Haru Tajima J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Champion Festival 2009 Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00 8-0
Won J-Girls Mini-Flyweight Title.
2009-04-05 Win Japan Little Tiger J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Catch The Stone 2 Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00 7-0
2009-01-18 Win Japan Shyoko Hayashida J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Catch The Stone 1 Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00 6-0
2008-11-09 Win Japan Mai J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Final Stage 2008 KO (Right High Kick) 2 1:40 5-0
2008-09-07 Win Japan Miho J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Hurricane Battle TKO (3 Knockdowns, Right Middle Kick) 2 1:41 4-0
2008-07-21 Win Japan Tomoko Kuramitsu J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Summer Kick Carnival Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00 3-0
2008-05-25 Win Japan Yukiko Seki J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Ayame Festival TKO (3 Knockdowns, Right Middle Kick) 3 1:38 2-0
2008-02-11 Win Japan Mika MARS 11 "2nd ANNIVERSARY" Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00 1-0
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Amateur Kickboxing record[]

Amateur Kickboxing Record
5 wins (3 (T)KO's), 1 loss, 1 Draw
Date Result Opponent Event Method Round Time Record
2008-04-13 Win Japan Madoka Jinnai J-NETWORK - J-GROW 20 Amateur Tournament Decision (Unanimous) 2 1:00 5-1-1
2007-11-04 Loss Japan Madoka Jinnai J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Kazabana Festival Decision (Unanimous) 3 (Ex.1) 1:30 4-1-1
2007-11-04 Win Japan Suzuna Nakamura J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Kazabana Festival KO 2 0:21 4-0-1
2007-05-20 Draw Japan Saki Yamada J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Women's Festival Final round Draw (Unanimous) 2 1:30 3-0-1
2007-04-15 Win Japan Madoka Jinnai Tenku Kickboxing Association KO 2 0:54 3-0
2007-03-31 Win Japan Madoka Jinnai J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Women's Festival 2nd Round Decision (Unanimous) 2 1:30 2-0
2007-02-04 Win Japan Itsuki Okamoto J-NETWORK - J-GIRLS Women's Festival Opener KO (Left Middle Kick) 1 0:20 1-0
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References[]

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  3. ^ "2011 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup Quarterfinals Announced". MMARising.com. 2011-08-08.
  4. ^ "Erika Kamimura Wins 2011 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup". MMARising.com. 2011-08-19.
  5. ^ "Rena Kubota Defeats Erika Kamimura In Rise 85 Rematch". MMARising.com. 2011-11-23.
  6. ^ "RISE 85 Recap and Analysis". LiverKick.com. 2011-11-25.
  7. ^ "RISE 87 Results: Yuki Defends Title, KENJI Wins, Kamimura, Komiyama, Uehara Score Quick Knockouts". LiverKick.com. 2012-03-24.
  8. ^ "Erika Kamimura vs Seo Hee Ham 2 Announced For Rise 88". MMARising.com. 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2012-04-25.
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  16. ^ "Weekend Recap: Erika Kamimura, Tessa Simpson Earn Big Wins". MMARising.com. 2013-09-16. Retrieved 2013-09-20.
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