Rizin 36 Recap: Ren Hiramoto Triumphs in Main Event Showdown

Rizin 36, a thrilling mixed martial arts event, took place on July 2, 2022, at the Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, Japan. The event was initially set to be headlined by former bantamweight champion Kai Asakura. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, Asakura had to withdraw from the fight just days before the event. This led to the co-main event fight between ex-kickboxers Hiroaki Suzuki and Ren Hiramoto being elevated to the main event.

Ren Hiramoto, a promising young fighter with visions of capturing the RIZIN featherweight title, faced off against Hiroaki Suzuki. Hiramoto, who had previously expressed his confidence in his abilities and his determination to win the RIZIN featherweight title, proved his mettle in the ring. He emerged victorious over Suzuki in a split decision after a grueling three-round contest.

The co-main event featured Miyuu Yamamoto, sister of the legendary Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto, and Saori Oshima. Yamamoto, a standout wrestler, was looking to snap a two-fight skid against Oshima, who was twenty years her junior. However, Oshima managed to secure a victory over Yamamoto by split decision.

The event also saw several other exciting bouts. Nobuyoshi Nakatsuka finished Mitsuhisa Sunabe with a TKO, while Sora Yamamoto defeated Kyle Aguon by unanimous decision. Ji Yong Yang submitted Shoji Maruyama with a technical submission, and Atsushi Kishimoto finished Kohei Tokeshi with a TKO.

Rizin 36 was evidence of the spirit of mixed martial arts, showcasing the determination, skill, and resilience of its fighters. Despite the last-minute changes to the main event, the fighters delivered an unforgettable spectacle, proving once again why RIZIN is a premier destination for MMA fans worldwide.

Selected Bout Results

• Ren Hiramoto defeated Hiroaki Suzuki by Decision (Split); round 3, 5:00.
• Saori Oshima defeated Miyuu Yamamoto by Decision (Split); round 3, 5:00.
• Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa defeated Mitsuhisa Sunabe by TKO (Knee and Punches); round 1, 1:40.
• Sora Yamamoto defeated Kyle Aguon by Decision (Unanimous); round 3, 5:00.
• Ji Yong Yang defeated Shoji Maruyama by Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke); round 3, 1:46.
• Atsushi Kishimoto defeated Kohei Tokeshi by TKO (Punches); round 1, 2:05.
• Yamato Fujita defeated Tatsuya So by Decision (Unanimous); round 3, 5:00.
• Yutaro Muramoto defeated Shinichi Kojima by TKO (Punches); round 2, 2:23.

Sources

RIZIN official results archive: events 33–36; Sherdog: RIZIN event archive; Event results record.

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