Rasta Kido
Rasta Kido known as Rasta is a Japanese kickboxer. A professional competitor since 2013, Kido is the former BigBang Super Bantamweight titlist and one-time RISE Bantamweight title challenger. He is a highly considered Flyweight fighter by Combat Press.
Kickboxing career
Rasta was scheduled to face Masaki Takeuchi at RISE 130 on February 3, 2019. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30-29, 30-28 and 30-29.Rasta made his KNOCK OUT debut against Keisuke Miyamoto at KNOCK OUT 2019 SPRING: THE FUTURE IS IN THE RING on April 29, 2019, in a five-round fight. He won the closely-contested fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 50-49, 50-49 and 50-47.
Rasta was scheduled to face Tomo Arimatsu at RISE 133 on July 5, 2019. He won the fight by a first-round knockout, stopping Arimatsu with a right straight at the 2:05 minute mark of the round.
Rasta was scheduled to face Yuki Masato at RISE 134 on September 29, 2019. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.
His seven-fight winning streak earned Rasta the chance to challenge the reigning RISE Bantamweight champion Masahiko Suzuki at RISE 136 on January 13, 2020. The bout was a rematch of their July 6, 2018, meeting, which Rasta lost by unanimous decision. Rasta lost the fight by a late fourth-round knockout. It was the first stoppage loss of his kickboxing career.
Rasta was scheduled to fight Daiki Toita at RISE 141 on August 23, 2020. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30-29, 30-28 and 30-28.
Rasta made his RIZIN debut against the four-time Rajadamnern Stadium title challenger Mutsuki Ebata at Rizin 24 - Saitama on September 27, 2020. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Rasta was scheduled to face Keito Naito at RISE 146 on February 23, 2021. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Rasta was scheduled to face the former WBC Muaythai and WMC Japan titleholder David Chibana at RISE 151 on July 28, 2021. Rasta lost the fight by split decision, after an extra round was contested.
Rasta was scheduled to face the #4 ranked RISE bantamweight Takuya at RISE 152 on October 22, 2021. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30-27, 30-27 and 30-26. He scored the sole knockdown of the fight in the second round, flooring Takuya with a high kick.
Rasta faced Ryunosuke Omori at RISE 157 on April 24, 2022. He lost the fight by knockout in the second round.
Kyotani faced Yuki Kyotani at RISE 177 on April 21, 2024. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Rasta faced Hyuga at RISE WORLD SERIES 2024 YOKOHAMA on September 8, 2024. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 29—27, 30—27 and 30—26.
Titles and accomplishments
Kickboxing
Professional
- Bigbang
- * 2016 Bigbang Super Bantamweight Champion
- ** Three successful title defenses
- * 2024 Bigbang Super Bantamweight Champion
Amateur
- 2013 J-NETWORK All Japan Championship A-League Bantamweight Winner & event MVP
Fight record
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