Saya Ito (born 7 January 1999) is a Japanese kickboxer and Nak Muay, currently competing in the pinweight division of Battle of Muaythai.
In her third professional fight, Ito was scheduled to face Hongkwa for the Onesgongchai Minimumweight title at the Queen's Birthday event on 12 August 2012.
[9] For her fourth professional fight, Ito was scheduled to face Pheknongsi Mor.Kasetsart for the WPMF World Pinmweight title at Queen's Cup - Sanam Luang on 11 August 2013.
[11] Ito suffered her first professional loss, losing the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout as 29-28.
Ito suffered her second professional loss to Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu, by unanimous decision, at the Queen's Cup event on 12 August 2014.
[13] Ito once again challenged Haru Tajima for the WPMF Japan Pinweight title at Tenkaichi 73 on 7 September 2014.
[15] Ito made her first title defense at The Battle of Muaythai VII × Muay Lok on 5 April 2015, in a rematch with Kira☆Chihiro.
[17] Ito made her second title defense against Yoshimi Hatayama at The Battle of Muay Thai 9 on 19 July 2015.
[19] Ito was scheduled to challenge Ayaka Miyauchi for the WPMF World Pinweight title at Suk Weerasakreck 10 on 27 September 2015.
[23] Ito was scheduled to face Faachiangrai Sor.Sanchai, for the WMC Miniflyweight title, at Muay Lok 2017 3rd on 11 August 2017.
[8] Following a 13-month layoff, Ito was scheduled to face the future RISE Flyweight champion Manazo Kobayashi at KING OF KNOCK OUT 2018 on 9 December 2018.
[26] Ito was scheduled to face Nana Okuwaki at The Battle Of Muay Thai Season II vol.6 Part 1 on 7 December 2019.
[28] Ito was scheduled to fight the former NJKF Minerva Japan Pinweight champion Ayaka at RISE GIRLS POWER 2 on 11 February 2020.
[45] Ito took part in a -50 kg tournament, organized by Muaythai Super Champ, the semifinals of which were held on October 30, 2022.
[49] The pair was previously booked to face each other in April and June of 2016, although the fight was cancelled both times for undisclosed reasons.
[51] Ito faced Nonglek Jeabpanna for the vacant IMSA World -48kg title at the March 20, 2023, Rambaa Somdet Promotion event.
[52] Ito faced Kim Townsend for the vacant WBC Muay Thai Diamond Light-flyweight World title at RISE Championship on May 6, 2023.
[54] Ito faced Seanngam Kamnachet Muangchon at BOM 41 on July 9, 2023, in her return to the atomweight (-46.2 kg) division.
[63] Ito was expected to face Nongparnfah FamilyMuaytai at the inaugural Rajadamnern World Series Japan event on February 12, 2024.
[69] Ito faced Phayahong Ayothayafightgym for the inaugural Rajadamnern Stadium Women's Minimumweight (105 lbs) title on October 19, 2024.