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Ryota Matsune (The Shooto Junkie) was born on 17 March, 1982 in Okinawa, Japan, is a Japanese mixed martial artist. Discover Ryota Matsune's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
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The Shooto Junkie |
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N/A |
| Age |
41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
17 March, 1982 |
| Birthday |
17 March |
| Birthplace |
Okinawa, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
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He is a member of famous artist with the age 41 years old group.
Ryota Matsune Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Ryota Matsune height is 5ft 3in and Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb).
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5ft 3in |
| Weight |
135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ryota Matsune Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ryota Matsune worth at the age of 41 years old? Ryota Matsune’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from Japan. We have estimated Ryota Matsune's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
Ryota Matsune (松根良太, born 17 March 1982) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist.
He competed professionally from 2000 to 2015 and held the Shooto Featherweight (132.3 lbs) title from August 2003 to February 2006.
During his title reign, he was recognized as the best bantamweight in the world, while Fight Matrix ranks him as one of the ten best bantamweights of all time.
Ryota Matsune began his mixed martial arts career in 2000, when he entered the 7th All Japan Tournament, organized by Shooto.
He won all four fights of the featherweight tournament.
He achieved decision wins over Yasushi Ando, Naoki Tanimoto, Shinobu Kato, as well as a heel hook win over Tomoji Umezawa.
He made his professional debut with the organization a month later, when he faced the Shooto journeyman Katsuhisa Akasaki.
The bout was scheduled for two five minute rounds.
In the first round Matsune secured a takedown, from which he transitioned to back mount.
Akasaki escaped at the very end of the round, with 20 seconds left.
In the second round Matsune once again secured a takedown at the beginning of the round, and spent the rest of it in Akasaki's guard.
The judges awarded both rounds to Ryota.
Matsune looked to limit striking exchanges and take Kato down aiming to control him on the ground.
Matsune won a unanimous decision.
During Shooto: To The Top 3 Matsune faced another debuting fighter, Tomoharu Umezawa.
During the first round of the bout Umezawa pushed Matsune into the corner of the ring and looked to land short strikes from inside the clinch, as well as landing knees to Matsune's abdomen.
Despite Matsune complaining of low blows, the referee didn't stop the action or warn Umezawa.
In the second round, Umezawa once again pressured Matsune into the corner, but Ryota rolled for a leg entanglement, and submitted Umezawa by way of a toe hold.
Fighting a debuting fighter for the third time in a row, Matsune was scheduled to fight Hiroyasu Kodera.
His winning streak extended to four with a unanimous decision victory.
Following this, Ryota was scheduled to fight Kentaro Imaizumi, fighting in the main event for the first time in his career.
Matsune was unable to maintain any sustained offense and lost a unanimous decision.
Following the first loss of his mixed martial arts career, Matsune was scheduled to fight Hiroshi Umemura, who was likewise looking to rebound from a loss.
During the first round of their fight, Matsune opened the fight with a leaping hook, to which Umemura responded with a reactive single leg takedown.
Matsune managed to scramble back to his feet by utilizing a kimura trap.
Matsune spent the rest of the round successfully defending takedowns and landing strikes.
In the beginning of the second round, Matsune landed an early high kick, and landed a takedown on a staggered Umemura.
After controlling Umemura on the ground for the remainder of the fight, Matsune was awarded a unanimous decision win.
Matsune convincingly won the first round of the fight, mixing striking and grappling, with Takahashi remaining on the defensive for most of the round.
In the second round Takahashi pressured Matsune into the ring corner, and clinched up with him.
Both fighters found moments of success landing knees and short strikes, with Matsune being unable to escape the clinch due to exhaustion.
Matsune won a majority decision, with two of the three judges awarding him the victory (20–19, 20–19, 19–19).
Due to the inconclusive nature of their first fight, a rematch was immediately scheduled.
Matsune decisively won their rematch, implementing the same gameplan as in the first round of their previous encounter.
Matsune earned his only career TKO win during SuperBrawl 23, against Lincoln Tyler.
After a grueling first round, Tyler's corner called the fight off.
Matsune returned to Shooto to face Itchaku Murata during Shooto: Gig East 11.
In all three rounds Matsune looked to close distance and use the bodylock to take Murata down.
