February 25, 2026

Nine additional bouts (seven main card fights and two preliminary fights) have been confirmed for “K-1 GENKI 2026”, scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at the National Yoyogi Stadium Second Gymnasium in Tokyo.
Among the newly announced matchups, international standout Alassane Kamara is set to make his full-scale K-1 presence, while undefeated rising prospect Mona Kimura continues her rapid ascent in the women’s flyweight division.
With these headline additions, the event further solidifies its status as a dynamic showcase of elite veterans, emerging contenders, and global talent.
Details of the newly announced bouts are as follows:

[K-1 Super Lightweight – 3 three-minute rounds with one Extra Round]

Daizo Sasaki (Japan / DyR studio)
vs
Alassane Kamara (Senegal / Emergence Le Havre)

Sasaki, a former Krush Super Lightweight Champion, remains one of the division’s most experienced competitors. In 2024, he secured three consecutive victories before suffering a hard-fought loss in early 2025. He rebounded with a win in May and now aims to demonstrate his veteran composure and punching power against a dangerous international opponent.

Kamara, a native of Dakar, Senegal, stepped in as a late replacement in the K-1 WORLD MAX 2025 -70kg Tournament quarterfinal against Darryl Verdonk. Though originally scheduled to be replaced by his twin brother Alfousseynou, Kamara impressed fans with his speed and aggression. This bout marks his official full-scale K-1 debut, where the Savate champion will look to make a definitive statement.

Fight Preview:
Kamara’s explosive speed and forward pressure will collide with Sasaki’s heavy right hand. An early surge from Kamara versus a calculated late-round rally from Sasaki could define the outcome.

[K-1 Women’s Flyweight – 3 three-minute rounds with one Extra Round]

Mona Kimura (Japan / K-1 Gym Meguro TEAM TIGER)
vs
TBA

Kimura, undefeated at 3-0 (2 KOs), has quickly established herself as a rising force in the division. With a background in karate and boxing, she combines sharp front kicks—nicknamed the “Mona Mae Geri”—with destructive punching power. This bout represents another step toward title contention.

[K-1 Featherweight – 3 three-minute rounds with one Extra Round]

Haruto Matsumoto (Japan / TAD)
vs
Eiki Kurata (Japan / K-1 GYM SAGAMI-ONO KREST)

[K-1 Bantamweight – 3 three-minute rounds with one Extra Round]

Eito Kurokawa (Japan / team VASILEUS)
vs
Kojiro Shiba (Japan / Striker GYM)

[K-1 Bantamweight – 3 three-minute rounds with one Extra Round]

Yusei Shirahata (Japan / K-1 Gym Sohonbu Team Pegasus)
vs
Neigo Katono (Japan / POWER OF DREAM)

[K-1 Super Bantamweight – 3 three-minute rounds with one Extra Round]

Kengo Murata (Japan / ALONZA ABLAZE)
vs
Haruto (Japan / K-1 Gym Sohonbu Team Pegasus)

[K-1 Featherweight – 3 three-minute rounds with one Extra Round]

Lyra Nagasaka (Japan / K-1 GYM SAGAMI-ONO KREST)
vs
Ryunosuke Saito (Japan / Dojo Shakariki)

[K-1 Women’s Flyweight – 3 three-minute rounds with one Extra Round]

Noriko Ikeuchi (Japan / POWER OF DREAM)
vs
Melty Kira (Japan / FLAT UP GYM)

Preliminary Fights
[K-1 Super Bantamweight – 3 three-minute rounds]

Tyson Suzuki (Japan / Kubo Gym)
vs
Hiroto (Japan / Shikon Murakami Juku)

[K-1 Lightweight – 3 three-minute rounds]

Naoki Inose (Japan / K-1 Gym Sohonbu Team Pegasus)
vs
Sera (Japan / Dojo Shakariki) – Professional Debut

■ Official Event Website
https://www.k-1.world/

■ About K-1
“K-1 WORLD GP” is a globally recognized striking martial arts organization featuring elite fighters across multiple weight divisions. The promotion is known for its championship title bouts and one-day tournaments that determine the strongest fighters in the world.