Hiramoto Knocked Out Asakura in the First Round at Super
Ren Hiramoto knocked out Mikuru Asakura at 2:18 of round one in the main event of Super RIZIN.3 on July 28, 2024, at Saitama Super Arena. The featherweight contest ended with punches, giving Hiramoto a major win over a Japanese star.
A fast finish in the main event
Asakura entered with more experience in RIZIN and a strong following, while Hiramoto had transitioned from kickboxing into MMA. Their matchup was promoted as a major rivalry fight.
Hiramoto landed the decisive punches early in the first round. Asakura went down and could not continue, prompting the referee to stop the contest at 2:18.
The official method was a technical knockout by punches. It was not a decision or a technical finish caused by a cut.
A career-making result
Super RIZIN.3 took place at Saitama Super Arena on July 28, 2024. The win gave Hiramoto a high-profile breakthrough and a symbolic “Last Man Standing” distinction associated with the event.
Asakura’s loss was a setback in his home promotion, while Hiramoto improved his standing after a major step up in opposition. The bout ended before the first five-minute round was complete.
The official event record and fight reports agree on the winner, method and time. Those details correct any recap that describes it as a multi-round contest.
