Midori, Kenji

Kenji Midori's record:
5th World Tournament 1991 – 1st
4th World Tournament 1987 – Last 16 (Lost to Thompson)
22nd All Japan Tournament 1990 – 2nd
17th All Japan Tournament 1985 – 5th
7th All Japan Weight Tournament 1990 – 1st
4th All Japan Weight Tournament 1987 – 1st
2nd All Japan Weight Tournament 1985 – 1st
Sursee Cup 1988 – 2nd

Despite being one of Kyoksuhin's smallest fighters at around 70kg, Midori more than made up for this with faultless technique and ability to deliver spectacular knock out blows. He fought brilliantly in the 4th World Tournament before losing to British legend Michael Thompson. Midori entered the 5th World Tournament after claiming his third All Japan Weight title and reaching the final of the All Japan Tournament. His performances were simply electrifying, after winning many fights with ippon in the early rounds Midori fought superbly to overcome the enormous Shichinhoe, the devastating Kurosawa and then defeat All Japan Champion Masuda become World Champion.

Information from www.kyokushinresults.freeserve.co.uk