Ren Hiramoto

Ren Hiramoto (born 27 June 1998; Japanese: 平本蓮) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and former kickboxer, currently fighting in the featherweight division of Rizin FF.[3] A professional competitor since 2015, he is the 2016 Krush and 2017 K-1 lightweight tournament runner-up.

Ren Hiramoto
Born平本蓮
(1998-06-27) June 27, 1998
Tokyo
NationalityJapanese
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
Weight65.0 kg (143.3 lb; 10.24 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
StyleBoxing, Kickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofTokyo, Japan
TeamK-1 Gym Team Pegasus (kickboxing)[2]
GEN Sports Palace (MMA)[3]
Roufusport (2021–present)[4][5]
Years active2015–present
Kickboxing record
Total15
Wins11
By knockout6
Losses4
Mixed martial arts record
Total5
Wins2
By decision2
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: October 2, 2020

Kickboxing career

Early career

Hiramoto made his professional debut against Yuki Ishikawa at K-1 World GP 2015 -60kg Championship Tournament on January 18, 2015. He won the fight by a first-round left hook knockout.[6]

Hiramoto faced Yuki Izuka at K-1 World GP 2015 -55kg Championship Tournament on April 19, 2015. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[7]

Hiramoto faced Yohei Noguchi at K-1 World GP 2015 -70kg Championship Tournament on July 4, 2015. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 30-25 in his favor. He scored two knockdowns in the first round: the first with a right straight, while the second was a standing knockdown due to a series of undefended strikes.[8]

Hiramoto faced the one-time Krush lightweight title challenger Minoru Kimura at K-1 World GP 2015 Survival Wars on September 22, 2015.[9] Kimura won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 30-27, 30-26 and 30-27. Hiramoto was knocked down with a left hook at the very end of the second round.[10]

After suffering his first professional loss, Hiramoto fought Massaro Glunder at K-1 World GP 2015 The Championship on November 21, 2015. Hiramoto lost the closely contested bout by majority decision, with scores of 29-29, 30-28 and 30-29.[11]

Krush lightweight tournament

Hiramoto participated in the 2016 Krush Lightweight tournament, held to fill the vacant title, following Hideaki Yamazaki's move up to super lightweight. Hiramoto was scheduled to face Yoshiki Harada at Krush 62 on January 17, 2016 in the tournament quarterfinals.[12] Hiramoto won the fight by a second-round knockout. He knocked Harada down with a right straight early in the second round, and quickly followed it up with a left hook. The referee decided to wave the fight off after the second knockdown.[13]

Hiramoto faced Taito in the tournament semifinals, held at Krush 64 on March 20, 2016. Taito advanced to the semifinals with a third-round knockout of Taro Hayasaka.[14] Hiramoto won the fight by a dominant unanimous decision, with scores of 30-26, 30-26 and 30-25. He scored the single knockdown of the fight in the second round, dropping Taito with a left hook.[15]

Hiramoto faced Daizo Sasaki in the tournament finals, held at Krush 66 on June 12, 2016. Sasaki earned his place in the finals with decision victories against Hisaki Higashimoto and Takayuki Minamino. Hiramoto lost the tournament final by majority decision, with scores of 29-28, 29-29 and 29-28.[16]

K-1 lightweight tournament

Hiramoto took part in the 2017 K-1 Lightweight World Grand Prix, held on February 25, 2017. He was scheduled to face the experienced Nak Muay Brice Delval in the tournament quarterfinals.[17] Hiramoto won the closely contested bout by majority decision, with scores of 30-28, 29-29 and 29-28.[18] Hiramoto faced the WMPF World Super Lightweight champion Gonnapar Weerasakreck in the tournament semifinals. Hiramoto knocked Gonnapar with a right straight at the 2:15 minute mark. He knocked Gonnapar down with a left hook at the 1:44 minute mark, after which the referee stopped the fight.[19]

Hiramoto faced the Wu Lin Feng lightweight champion Wei Rui in the tournament finals. Rui advanced to the finals with a stoppage victory against Daizo Sasaki in the quarterfinals and a decision victory against Cristian Spetcu in the semifinals. Rui won the bout by split decision, with scores of 30-28, 30-29 and 28-29.[20]

Later K-1 career

Hiramoto was scheduled to face Umar Paskhaev at -1 World GP 2017 Super Welterweight Championship Tournament on June 18, 2017. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[21]

Hiramoto was scheduled to fight a rematch with Daizo Sasaki at K-1 World GP 2017 Heavyweight Championship Tournament on November 23, 2017. Sasaki won their first meeting, on June 12, 2016, by majority decision.[22] Hiramoto won the rematch through by unanimous decision, with scores of 30-25, 30-26 and 30-26. Hiramoto knocked Sasaki down twice at the very end of the round, although he was unable to finish him.[23]

Hiramoto was scheduled to face the three-time K-1 lightweight Grand Prix winner Kaew Weerasakreck at K-1 World GP 2018: K'FESTA.1 on March 21, 2018. He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[24] Combat Press would later name his win against Kaew as their 2018 "Upset of the Year".[25]

Hiramoto was scheduled to face Takahiro Ashida during the Bellator and Rizin cross-promotion event, Bellator & Rizin: Japan, on December 29, 2019.[26][27] He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. Subsequently, he retired from kickboxing in order to pursue a career in professional mixed martial arts.[3]

Hiramoto was ranked as a top ten featherweight according to Combat Press from April 2018[28] until July 2020,[29] when he transitioned to mixed martial arts, and signed with Rizin.[30]

Mixed martial arts career

Hiramoto signed a contract with Rizin in June 2020, intending to compete in mixed martial arts.[31] Hiramoto made his professional mixed martial arts debut against Kyohei Hagiwara at Rizin 26 on December 31, 2020.[32] He lost the fight via ground and pound TKO in round 2.[33]

Hiramoto headlined Rizin Landmark 2 against Chihiro Suzuki on March 6, 2022.[34] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[35]

Hiramoto faced Hiroaki Suzuki in the co-main event of Rizin 36 on July 2, 2022.[36] The bout was later promoted to main event status. Hiramoto won the fight by split decision.[37]

Hiramoto faced Satoshi Yamasu in the main event of Rizin Landmark Vol.4 on November 6, 2022.[38] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[39]

Hiramoto faced the former Rizin FF Featherweight champion Yutaka Saito at Rizin Landmark 5 on April 29, 2023.[40] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[41]

Titles and accomplishments

Kickboxing

Amateur

  • 2009 Windy Super Fight -40kg Champion
  • 2010 KAMINARIMON -40kg Champion[42]
  • 2010 Windy Super Fight -45kg Champion[43]
  • 2010 M-1 Junior -45kg Champion[44]
  • 2011 M-1 Junior -55kg Champion[45]
  • 2013 J-NETWORK A-League Welterweight Champion[46]
  • 2014 K-1 Koshien Champion[47]

Professional

  • K-1
    • 2017 K-1 World GP Lightweight Tournament Runner- Up[48]

Boxing
  • 2010 JPBA All Japan U-15 Championship Winner

Awards

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
5 matches 2 wins 3 losses
By knockout 0 1
By decision 2 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 2–3 Yutaka Saito Decision (split) Rizin Landmark 5 April 29, 2023 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 2–2 Satoshi Yamasu Decision (unanimous) Rizin Landmark 4 November 6, 2022 3 5:00 Nagoya, Japan
Win 1–2 Hiroaki Suzuki Decision (split) Rizin 36 July 2, 2022 3 5:00 Okinawa, Japan
Loss 0–2 Chihiro Suzuki Decision (unanimous) Rizin Landmark 2 March 6, 2022 3 5:00 Fukuroi, Japan Featherweight debut.
Loss 0–1 Kyohei Hagiwara TKO (corner stoppage) Rizin 26 December 31, 2020 2 1:29 Saitama, Japan Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.

Kickboxing record
Kickboxing record
11 Wins (6 (T)KO's), 4 Losses, 0 Draw, 0 No Contest
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2019-12-29WinJapan Takahiro AshidaBellator & Rizin: JapanSaitama, JapanTKO (Punches)1
2018-03-21WinThailand Kaew WeerasakreckK-1 World GP 2018: K'FESTA.1Saitama, JapanKO (Punches)22:18
2017-11-23WinJapan Daizo SasakiK-1 World GP 2017 Heavyweight Championship TournamentSaitama, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-06-18WinRussia Umar PaskhaevK-1 World GP 2017 Super Welterweight Championship TournamentSaitama, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-02-25LossChina Wei RuiK-1 World GP 2017 Lightweight Championship Tournament, FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (Split)33:00
For the inaugural K-1 Lightweight Championship and World Grand Prix title.
2017-02-25WinThailand Kongnapa WeerasakreckK-1 World GP 2017 Lightweight Championship Tournament, Semi FinalsTokyo, JapanKO (Left Cross)11:14
2017-02-25WinFrance Brice DelvalK-1 World GP 2017 Lightweight Championship Tournament, Quarter FinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)33:00
2016-06-12LossJapan Daizo SasakiKrush 66: -63kg Tournament, FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)33:00
For the Krush Lightweight Title.
2016-03-20WinJapan TaitoKrush 64: -63kg Tournament, Semi FinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-01-17WinJapan Yoshiki HaradaKrush 62: -63kg Tournament, Quarter FinalsTokyo, JapanKO (Left Hook)21:11
2015-11-21LossNetherlands Massaro GlunderK-1 World GP 2015 The ChampionshipTokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)33:00
2015-09-22LossBrazil Minoru KimuraK-1 World GP 2015 Survival WarsTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
2015-07-04WinJapan Yohei NoguchiK-1 World GP 2015 -70kg Championship TournamentTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2015-04-19WinJapan Yuki IzukaK-1 World GP 2015 -55kg Championship TournamentTokyo, JapanTKO (Referee Stoppage/Right Hook)11:40
2015-01-18WinJapan Yuki IshikawaK-1 World GP 2015 -60kg Championship TournamentTokyo, JapanKO (Left Hook)11:25
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Kickboxing Record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2014-11-03WinJapan Tenma SanoK-1 World GP 2014 -65kg Championship TournamentTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins the 2014 K-1 Koshien Title.
2014-07-21WinJapan Yuto ShinoharaK-1 Koshien 2014 Tournament, Semi FinalTokyo, JapanExt.R Decision (Split)22:00
2014-07-21WinJapan Tatsuki KanedaK-1 Koshien 2014 Tournament, Quarter FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)12:00
2014-07-21WinJapan Kosuke MoriiK-1 Koshien 2014 Tournament, Second RoundTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)12:00
2014-07-21WinJapan Taio AsahisaK-1 Koshien 2014 Tournament, First RoundTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)12:00
2013-06-23WinJapan Daichi NotoJ-GrowTokyo, JapanDecision22:00
2013-03-24WinJapan Moichi TsuchiyaJ-NetworkTokyo, JapanKO
2012-12-23WinJapan TsubakiOra Ora 1Tokyo, JapanDecision31:30
2011-09-11LossJapan Kaito Ono2011 M-1 Freshmans vol.3 - M-1 vs NEXT LEVEL UnificationTokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)32:00
2011-08-28WinJapan KAZUKIM-1 Muay Thai Amateur 45Tokyo, JapanDecision32:00
Wins the M-1 Junior -55kg Title.
2011-04-24LossJapan Eisaku OgasawaraREBELS.7Tokyo, JapanDecision32:00
2011-08-28WinJapan HPSM-1 FAIRTEX SINGHA BEERTokyo, JapanDecision32:00
2011-07-31WinJapan ShunseiM-1 Muay Thai Amateur 44Tokyo, JapanDecision
2010-12-12WinJapanM-1 Amateur Muay Thai 39Tokyo, JapanForfeit
Wins the M-1 Junior -45kg Title.
2010-10-31WinJapan Ryo KubotaM-1 Amateur Muay Thai 38Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)32:00
Wins interim the M-1 Junior -45kg Title.
2010-10-02WinJapan Tenshin NasukawaNew ☆ square jungleTokyo, JapanDecision32:00
2010-09-19WinJapan Sho YamauraMuay Thai WINDY Super Fight vol.4Tokyo, JapanDecision
Defends Windy Super Fight -45kg Title.
2010-07-18WinJapan Taisuke OhnoA-League Tournament, FinalTokyo, JapanDecision32:00
2010-06-13WinJapanMuay Thai WINDY Super Fight vol.4Tokyo, JapanForfeit
Wins Windy Super Fight -45kg Title.
2010-03-14WinJapan Taisuke OhnoMuay Thai WINDY Super Fight vol.2Tokyo, JapanDecision22:00
Defends Windy Super Fight -40kg Title.
2010-01-24WinJapan Mizuki OhtakaKAMINARIMONTokyo, JapanDecision32:00
Wins the KAMINARIMON Junior -40kg Title.
2009-12-13LossJapan Seira AragakiM-1 Muay Thai Amateur 30 - M-1 Kid's Champion Carnival '09Tokyo, JapanDecision
For the M-1 Junior -40kg Title.
2009-12-06WinJapan Tatsuya SakakibaraMuay Thai WINDY Super Fight vol.1Tokyo, JapanDecision (Split)22:00
Wins Windy Super Fight -40kg Title.
2009-10-25WinJapan Kaito HayashiKAMINARIMONTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Exhibition record
Professional record breakdown
1 match 1 win 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 0 0
By decision 0 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1–0 Genji Umeno KO (left hook) Bellator MMA vs. Rizin 31 December 2022 2 3:00 Tokyo, Japan Special standing bout. Boxing rules with spinning back fist allowed.

See also

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