Riku Masuda vs Seiya Tsutsumi
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Scheduled Fight
Riku Masuda vs Seiya Tsutsumi — Sunday, 29 November 2026
Masuda-Tsutsumi 2 World Title Tripleheader · Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan · 12 rounds · bantamweight
Full Event Details →Riku Masuda
"Super flyweight"
11-1-0Seiya Tsutsumi
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16-0-3Physical Comparison
Riku Masuda holds a 170cm reach advantage (175cm vs 5cm). This longer reach can be the difference-maker at distance, allowing Masuda to land clean shots while staying out of danger.
This is a southpaw vs orthodox matchup — creating interesting angles and footwork dynamics. Riku Masuda fighting from the southpaw stance often poses problems for orthodox fighters, particularly with the straight left hand and lead-foot positioning.
Record & Experience
Riku Masuda brings a record of 11-1-0 across 12 professional bouts (92% win rate).Seiya Tsutsumi enters with 16-0-3 from 19 fights (84% win rate).
Seiya Tsutsumi has the experience edge with 19 bouts compared to 12 — that's 7 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
Seiya Tsutsumi is unbeaten at 16-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.
Age & Career Stage
At 29, Riku Masuda is 1 years younger than Seiya Tsutsumi (30). Youth can translate to speed, recovery, and a longer runway — but Tsutsumi's experience and ring IQ shouldn't be underestimated.
Key Factors
Masuda's Path to Victory
- • Trust the higher win rate (92% vs 84%)
- • Exploit southpaw angles against orthodox stance
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Tsutsumi's Path to Victory
- • Greater professional experience (19 bouts)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Riku Masuda vs Seiya Tsutsumi — FAQ
- What are Riku Masuda's and Seiya Tsutsumi's records?
- Riku Masuda is 11-1-0 (0 KOs). Seiya Tsutsumi is 16-0-3 (0 KOs).
- Who has the longer reach — Riku Masuda or Seiya Tsutsumi?
- Riku Masuda has a longer reach at 175cm vs 5cm — a 170cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Both fighters share a 0% knockout rate — comparable finishing power.