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Musashi (kickboxer)

Akio Mori (森 昭生, Mori Akio, born October 17, 1972), better known by the name Musashi (武蔵), is a Japanese former professional karateka and kickboxer. He is a four-time K-1 Japan tournament champion, a former WAKO Heavyweight Muay Thai champion and two-time K-1 World Grand Prix finalist. Following a 14-year career, he announced his retirement at a press conference in Tokyo on August 26, 2009.[1]

Musashi
BornAkio Mori (森昭生)
(1972-10-17) October 17, 1972 (age 51)
Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Native name武蔵
NationalityJapan Japan
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
StyleSeidokaikan karate
StanceSouthpaw
TrainerFrankie Liles
Years active1995–2009
Kickboxing record
Total85
Wins49
By knockout19
Losses30
By knockout10
Draws5
No contests1
Last updated on: September 26, 2009

He holds notable wins over Ray Sefo, Peter Aerts, Masaaki Satake and Rick Roufus.

Early life and career edit

Mori was born in Sakai, Osaka, Japan. After he started practicing Seidokaikan karate, he took his ring name from the famous samurai Musashi Miyamoto, as his kicking techniques were said to resemble the latter's sword-slashing moves. Musashi took part in international karate competition, and this eventually overlapped with his kickboxing career. In 1995, he earned 4th place at the Seidokaikan Karate World Cup.[2]

K-1 edit

Musashi made his entrance into kickboxing and K-1 debut with an impressive knockout victory over fellow karate competitor Patrick Smith in 1995. Despite this initial splash, his first three years with the organization were mostly marked by loss, and he emerged from 1998 with a K-1 record of 4-8-1 (1).[3] The following year saw a reversal in fortune, as Musashi secured his rival Kirkwood Walker’s WAKO Pro World Muay Thai Heavyweight title and won his first tournament – the K-1 Spirits '99 Japanese Grand Prix. The year ended with him earning entry to the K-1 Grand Prix '99 final round, but advancing no further than the quarter-finals.[4]

He spent much of the following three years achieving noteworthy but limited success. He won the K-1 Spirits 2000 and K-1 Andy Spirits Japan GP 2002 Final tournaments, but regularly lost to top stars like Ernesto Hoost and Jérôme Le Banner.[5] This changed with his entry to the K-1 World Grand Prix 2003. On December 6, 2003, Musashi defeated six-time world titlist Ray Sefo and three-time K-1 World Grand Prix champion Peter Aerts en route to the finale against rising superstar Remy Bonjasky. Musashi lost the match by unanimous decision after Bonjasky repeatedly penetrated the weary fighter’s defenses.

Despite this loss, Musashi’s runner-up status in K-1’s most prestigious annual tournament elevated him to prominence. Upholding his new standard, he remained undefeated throughout most of the following year, achieving a four-match winning streak that brought him to the K-1 World Grand Prix 2004. He defeated returning opponent Ray Sefo and Thai sensation Kaoklai Kaennorsing before meeting Remy Bonjasky in the finals for the second time. The match was a furious contest, with Musashi bringing his opponent to one knee with low kicks and sending Bonjasky out of the ring by dodging a lunging kick. With the judges undecided after the initial three rounds, an additional round was ordered, and then another. Despite showcasing excellent agility throughout by evading Bonjasky’s kicks and knees, Musashi was visibly exhausted by the final round and endured several unanswered strikes that resulted in his defeat by unanimous decision.

The bout marked the last time Musashi reached the WGP finals, though he made it to the semifinals the following year. His regional tournament wins were behind him now, too: despite winning his semifinal match at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hong Kong, a groin injury kept him from advancing. Over the next four years, Musashi accumulated wins and losses fairly evenly. He sought retirement as the end of the decade neared and announced his intentions on August 26, 2009, along with a request to enter the WGP one last time.[1] Despite not having fought that year or being among the previous year's top eight competitors, Musashi was inserted into the tournament's elimination rounds by popular vote and fought what was to be his final match on September 26, 2009 at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 in Seoul Final 16. He faced longtime K-1 veteran Jérôme Le Banner and put on a valiant performance, avoiding Le Banner’s heavy strikes while landing his own. Then, in the final 40 seconds of the third round, he was knocked down by a powerful combination. In the end, Le Banner won by unanimous decision.[6] Failing to qualify for the year’s WGP, Musashi – age 37 – announced that he would not enter the ring again.

At the time of his retirement, Musashi was arguably the most successful active Japanese kickboxer of the heavyweight division. An ex-world champion and winner of four regional tournaments, he was also one of only nine fighters to reach the WGP finals more than once. During his 14-year career, he defeated at least eight current or former world champions and one WGP winner.

Post–K-1 edit

In August 2009, Musashi co-founded the martial arts promotional company Pound for Pound Co., Ltd. with his younger brother (and fellow K-1 alumnus) Tomo. He currently serves as the company’s senior managing director.

In 2010, the company produced the Musashi Rock Festival – a combination rock concert and fighting event. The show took place on October 23 in Tokyo and featured performances by Sex Machineguns, Maximum the Hormone, and Loudness. The main event was an exhibition kickboxing match between Musashi and his brother. After fighting his sibling to a two-round draw, Musashi joined Sex Machineguns onstage to perform the songs “Iron Fighter” and “Death Game.” Musashi has stated that he would like to hold the festival again in the future.[7]

Media edit

Beginning in the mid-2000s, Musashi engaged in an acting and television career. His first dramatic role was as a guest star in the mystery series Kyôto chiken no onna, and he was a frequent guest on Japanese talk shows and variety programs. His most famous role was playing Issei Kurosaki/Kamen Rider Caucasus in the 2006 tokusatsu superhero film Kamen Rider Kabuto: God Speed Love.

In conjunction with the film part, Musashi provided voice acting for the same character in the video game Kamen Rider: Battride War II.

Musashi also appeared in the music videos for “Bonds” by Galneryus and the Mihimaru GT/Soffett collaborations “Skinats” and “Crying Summer.”

Musashi's entrance theme - "Battleship Musashi" - was recorded by Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. Musashi took part in the band's 25th anniversary concert at the Tokyo International Forum, where he personally congratulated the performers.

Fighting style edit

Musashi's manner of fighting was fairly unique for a K-1 front runner in that he was a technical fighter who relied primarily on his fists for offense. A longtime student of former WBA Super Middleweight champion Frankie Liles, Musashi would continually employ the powerful kicks that inspired his stage name but focused on punching combinations to wear down his opponents. He was a conservative fighter whose technical approach resulted in relatively few knockout victories for a K-1 headliner, but he also boasted a steely defense that made KO losses a rarity as well.

K-1 producer Sadaharu Tanikawa[8] and fighter Peter Aerts have praised Musashi's strong defense, with Aerts also complimenting his kicking and clinch-fighting abilities.[9] Conversely, Aerts criticized his punching power[9] and Tanikawa his lack of aggressiveness.[8]

Titles edit

Kickboxing record edit

Kickboxing Record
49 Wins (19 (T)KO's, 30 Decisions), 30 Losses, 1 No Contest, 5 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time Record
2009-09-26 Loss   Jérôme Le Banner K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 in Seoul Final 16 Seoul, South Korea Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 49-30-1-5
Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2009.
2008-12-31 Loss   Gegard Mousasi Dynamite!! 2008 Saitama, Japan TKO (referee stoppage) 1 2:32 49-29-1-5
2008-04-13 Loss   Ewerton Teixeira K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Seoul Final 16 Seoul, South Korea Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 49-28-1-5
Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2008.
2008-06-29 Loss   Kyotaro K-1 World GP 2008 in Fukuoka Fukuoka, Japan Decision (majority) 3 3:00 49-27-1-5
2008-04-13 Win   Junichi Sawayashiki K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Yokohama Yokohama, Japan KO (left straight punch) 2 2:00 49-26-1-5
2007-12-31 Win   Bernard Ackah K-1 PREMIUM 2007 Dynamite!! Osaka, Japan KO (left hook) 3 1:26 48-26-1-5
2007-12-08 Win   David Dancrade K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 Super Fight Yokohama, Japan KO (left mid kick) 1 2:59 47-26-1-5
2007-08-05 Win   Wang Qiang K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hong Kong Semi-finals Hong Kong Disqualification 2 2:00 46-26-1-5
Despite win was unable to continue in tournament due to groin injury.
2007-08-05 Win   Yong Soo Park K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hong Kong Quarter-finals Hong Kong KO (left hook) 2 0:48 45-26-1-5
2007-03-04 Loss   Yusuke Fujimoto K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Yokohama Yokohama, Japan Ext.R KO (high kick) 4 0:33 44-26-1-5
Fight was a qualification bout for the newly created K-1 Heavyweight title.
2006-12-31 Win   Randy Kim K-1 PREMIUM 2006 Dynamite!! Osaka, Japan KO (right punch) 3 0:33 44-25-1-5
2006-12-02 Loss   Peter Aerts K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 Reserve Fight Tokyo, Japan KO (punches) 1 2:53 43-25-1-5
2006-09-30 Loss   Chalid Arrab K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Osaka opening round Osaka, Japan Decision (split) 3 3:00 43-24-1-5
Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 although he will be invited as a Reservist.
2006-07-30 Loss   Glaube Feitosa K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Sapporo Sapporo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 43-23-1-5
2006-04-29 Loss   Semmy Schilt K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 43-22-1-5
2005-12-31 Win   Bob Sapp K-1 PREMIUM 2005 Dynamite!! Osaka, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 43-21-1-5
2005-11-19 Loss   Glaube Feitosa K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 Semi-finals Tokyo, Japan KO (Flying Knee) 2 1:05 42-21-1-5
2005-11-19 Win   Ruslan Karaev K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 Quarter-finals Tokyo, Japan Ext.R decision (unanimous) 4 3:00 42-20-1-5
2005-09-23 Win   Francois Botha K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Osaka – final elimination Osaka, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 41-20-1-5
Qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2005.
2005-07-29 Win   Rickard Nordstrand K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Decision (majority) 3 3:00 40-20-1-5
2005-04-30 Win   Rick Roufus K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Decision (split) 3 3:00 39-20-1-5
2004-12-31 Win   Sean O'Haire K-1 PREMIUM 2004 Dynamite!! Osaka, Japan KO 2 0:44 38-20-1-5
2004-02-15 Loss   Remy Bonjasky K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 Final Tokyo, Japan 2nd Ext.R decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 37-20-1-5
Fight was for K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 title.
2004-02-15 Win   Kaoklai Kaennorsing K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 Semi-finals Tokyo, Japan Ext.R decision (unanimous) 4 3:00 37-19-1-5
2004-02-15 Win   Ray Sefo K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 Quarter-finals Tokyo, Japan Ext.R decision (unanimous) 4 3:00 36-19-1-5
2004-09-25 Win   Cyril Abidi K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 final elimination Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 35-19-1-5
Qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2004.
2004-06-06 Win   Ray Mercer K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Nagoya Nagoya, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 34-19-1-5
2004-03-27 Win   Akebono K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Saitama Saitama, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 33-19-1-5
2004-02-15 Win   Stefan Gamlin K-1 Burning 2004 Okinawa, Japan KO 2 0:53 32-19-1-5
2003-12-06 Loss   Remy Bonjasky K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Final Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 31-19-1-5
Fight was for K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 title.
2003-12-06 Win   Peter Aerts K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Semi-finals Tokyo, Japan Decision (majority) 3 3:00 31-18-1-5
2003-12-06 Win   Ray Sefo K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Quarter-finals Tokyo, Japan Decision (majority) 3 3:00 30-18-1-5
2003-09-21 Win   Yusuke Fujimoto K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Final Yokohama, Japan Ext.R decision (majority) 3 3:00 29-18-1-5
Wins K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix title and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2003.
2003-09-21 Win   Hiraku Hori K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Semi-finals Yokohama, Japan KO (left low kick) 2 3:00 28-18-1-5
2003-09-21 Win   Montanha Silva K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Quarter-finals Yokohama, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 27-18-1-5
2003-07-27 Draw   Chris Chrisopoulides K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Melbourne Melbourne, Australia Decision draw 3 3:00 26-18-1-5
2003-06-29 Win   Montanha Silva K-1 Beast II 2003 Saitama, Japan DQ (punch to a downed opponent) 2 1:50 26-18-1-4
2003-05-02 Win   Nobuaki Kakuda K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 25-18-1-4
2003-04-06 Draw   Gary Goodridge K-1 Beast 2003 Yamagata, Japan Decision draw 5 3:00 24-18-1-4
2002-12-07 Loss   Jérôme Le Banner K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Quarter-finals Tokyo, Japan TKO (corner stoppage) 2 0:51 24-18-1-3
2002-09-22 Win   Tsuyoshi Nakasako K-1 Andy Spirits Japan GP 2002 Final Osaka, Japan 2nd Ext.R decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 24-17-1-3
Wins K-1 Andy Spirits 2002 Japan Grand Prix title and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2002.
2002-09-22 Win   Tatsufumi Tomihira K-1 Andy Spirits Japan GP 2002 Semi-finals Osaka, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 23-17-1-3
2002-09-22 Win   Hiromi Amada K-1 Andy Spirits Japan GP 2002 Quarter-finals Osaka, Japan Ext.R decision (majority) 4 3:00 22-17-1-3
2002-07-14 Win   Josh Dempsey K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Fukuoka Fukuoka, Japan Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 21-17-1-3
2002-04-21 Loss   Semmy Schilt K-1 Burning 2002 Hiroshima, Japan Decision (split) 5 3:00 20-17-1-3
2002-03-03 Draw   Glaube Feitosa K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Nagoya Nagoya, Japan Decision draw 5 3:00 20-16-1-3
2002-01-11 Win   Ryuta Noji Ichigeki Tokyo, Japan Decision (majority) 5 3:00 20-16-1-2
2001-08-19 Loss   Nicholas Pettas K-1 Andy Memorial 2001 Japan GP Final Saitama, Japan Ext.R decision (unanimous) 4 3:00 19-16-1-2
Fight was for K-1 Andy Memorial 2001 Japan Grand Prix title. With this defeat Musashi also fails to qualify for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2001.
2001-08-19 Win   Tsuyoshi Nakasako K-1 Andy Memorial 2001 Japan GP Semi-finals Saitama, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 19-15-1-2
2001-08-19 Win   Toru Oishi K-1 Andy Memorial 2001 Japan GP Quarter-finals Saitama, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 18-15-1-2
2001-06-24 Draw   Ebenezer Braga K-1 Survival 2001 Sendai, Japan Decision draw 5 3:00 17-15-1-2
2001-04-15 Loss   Ernesto Hoost K-1 Burning 2001 Kumamoto, Japan Decision (majority) 5 3:00 17-15-1-1
2000-12-10 Loss   Ray Sefo K-1 World Grand Prix 2000 Quarter-finals Tokyo, Japan TKO 1 1:38 17-14-1-1
2000-07-07 Win   Hiromi Amada K-1 Spirits 2000 Final Sendai, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 17-13-1-1
Wins K-1 Spirits 2000 Japan Grand Prix title and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2000.
2000-07-07 Win   An Hu K-1 Spirits 2000 Semi-finals Sendai, Japan TKO (Low Kicks) 1 1:25 16-13-1-1
2000-07-07 Win   Ryūshi Yanagisawa K-1 Spirits 2000 Quarter-finals Sendai, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 15-13-1-1
2000-05-28 Win   Tatsufumi Tomihira K-1 Burning 2000 Sapporo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 14-13-1-1
Qualifies for K-1 Spirits 2000 Japan Grand Prix.
2000-03-19 Loss   Andy Hug K-1 Burning 2000 Yokohama, Japan Decision (majority) 5 3:00 13-13-1-1
2000-01-25 Loss   Peter Aerts K-1 Rising 2000 Nagasaki, Japan Ext.R TKO (corner stoppage) 4 1:25 13-12-1-1
1999-12-05 Loss   Mirko Cro Cop K-1 Grand Prix '99 final round Quarter-finals Tokyo, Japan TKO (2 Knockdowns) 2 1:13 13-11-1-1
1999-10-05 Win   Masaaki Satake K-1 World Grand Prix '99 opening round Osaka, Japan Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 13-10-1-1
Qualifies for K-1 Grand Prix '99 final round.
1999-08-22 Win   Nobu Hayashi K-1 Spirits '99 Final Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 12-10-1-1
Wins K-1 Spirits Japanese Grand Prix '99 title.
1999-08-22 Win   Hiromi Amada K-1 Spirits '99 Semi-finals Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 11-10-1-1
1999-08-22 Win   Mitsuya Nagai K-1 Spirits '99 Quarter-finals Tokyo, Japan KO (left mid kick) 1 3:00 10-10-1-1
1999-08-22 Win   Motoharu Yoshioka K-1 Spirits '99 1st round Tokyo, Japan TKO (referee stoppage) 2 2:13 9-10-1-1
1999-06-20 Win   Kirkwood Walker K-1 Braves '99 Fukuoka, Japan KO (left mid kick) 5 1:50 8-10-1-1
Wins Walker's W.A.K.O. Pro World Muay Thai Heavyweight title.
1999-04-25 Win   Gary Goodridge K-1 Revenge '99 Yokohama, Japan Disqualification 1 2:15 7-10-1-1
1999-03-22 Win   Greg Vojtieck K-1 The Challenge '99 Tokyo, Japan TKO (3 knockdowns) 2 2:03 6-10-1-1
1998-10-28 Loss   Kirkwood Walker Lords of the Ring III England, UK Decision 5 3:00 5-10-1-1
Fight was for Walker's W.A.K.O. Pro World Muay Thai Heavyweight title.
1999-02-03 Win   Duncan Airlie James K-1 Rising Sun '99 Tokyo, Japan TKO (3 knockdowns) 2 2:52 5-9-1-1
1998-10-28 Loss   Michael Thompson K-1 Japan '98 Kamikaze Tokyo, Japan Decision (majority) 5 3:00 4-9-1-1
1998-07-18 Loss   Ernesto Hoost K-1 Dream '98 Nagoya, Japan TKO (referee stoppage) 3 2:52 4-8-1-1
1998-05-24 Draw   Masaaki Satake K-1 Braves '98 Fukuoka, Japan Decision draw 5 3:00 4-7-1-1
1997-07-07 Loss   Michael Thompson K-1 Fight Night '97 Zurich, Switzerland Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 4-7-1
1997-04-29 Loss   Kirkwood Walker K-1 Braves '97 Fukuoka, Japan KO (Straight Right) 5 1:12 4-6-1
Fight was for Walker's W.A.K.O. Pro World Muay Thai Heavyweight title.
1997-03-16 Loss   Branko Cikatić K-1 Kings '97 Yokohama, Japan KO (right hook) 4 1:38 4-5-1
1996-12-08 Loss   Andy Hug K-1 Hercules '96 Nagoya, Japan Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 4-4-1
1996-10-18 Win   Jean Riviere K-1 Star Wars '96 Yokohama, Japan Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 4-3-1
1996-09-01 No Contest   Sam Greco K-1 Revenge '96 Osaka, Japan No Contest 3 0:22 3-3-1
Fight was declared no contest after Musashi fell out of the ring.
1996-07-20 Loss   Sadau Kiatsongrit W.M.T.C. Cruiserweight World Title Fight Buriram, Thailand Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 3-3
Fight was for Kiatsongrit's W.M.T.C. Cruiserweight World title.
1996-05-06 Loss   Mike Bernardo K-1 Grand Prix '96 Semi-finals Yokohama, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 3-2
1996-05-06 Win   Sam Greco K-1 Grand Prix '96 Quarter-finals Yokohama, Japan TKO (doctor Stoppage/Dislocation of right foot toe) 1 3:00 3-1
1996-03-10 Win   Kit Lykins K-1 Grand Prix '96 Opening Battle Yokohama, Japan KO (Low kick) 1 0:37 2-1
Qualifies for K-1 Grand Prix '96.
1995-12-09 Loss   Stan Longinidis K-1 Hercules Nagoya, Japan Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 1-1
1995-09-03 Win   Patrick Smith K-1 Revenge II Yokohama, Japan KO (high kick) 2 0:34 1-0
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Karate record (incomplete) edit

Karate Record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method
1995-10-08 Loss   Shingo Koyasu Karate World Cup '95 3rd place Qualifying Match Japan Decision (unanimous)
1995-10-08 Loss   Kim Tae Won Karate World Cup '95 Semifinals Japan Decision (unanimous)
1995-10-08 Win   Shuichi Nishida Karate World Cup '95 Quarterfinals Japan
1995-10-08 Win   Shin Kishigawa Karate World Cup '95 Japan Decision (unanimous)
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Filmography edit

Film edit

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Moon Dream Police Officer Teru Biographical film of Bobby Ologun
2013 Goddotan Kiss Patience Championship - The Movie Captain Gryphon Feature film adaptation of Goddotan
2009 20th Century Boys 3: Redemption Norimono Ogaki
2006 Kamen Rider Kabuto: God Speed Love Issei Kurosaki / Kamen Rider Caucasus

TV edit

Year Title Role Notes
2015 One Way Dota 9-episode drama based on the novel by Jirō Asada
2015 Ichirō 9-episode miniseries
2011 Sazae-san 3 Anago Live-action adaptation of Sazae-san
2006 El poporatchi go!! Shop owner of ramen stall 634 Guest appearance
2005 Furuhata Ninzaburō Guest appearance
2004 The Woman Prosecutor of Kyôto Guest appearance

External links edit

Profile at K-1

See also edit

References edit

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