| Ren Hiramoto | |
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| Born | 平本蓮 (1998-06-27)June 27, 1998 (age 27) Adachi-ku,Tokyo, Japan[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Tokyo, Japan |
| Team | K-1 Gym Team Pegasus (kickboxing)[2] GEN Sports Palace (MMA)[3] Roufusport (2021–present)[4][5] |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 15 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record fromSherdog | |
Last updated on: October 2, 2020 | |
Ren Hiramoto (born 27 June 1998;Japanese:平本蓮) is a Japanesemixed martial artist and formerkickboxer, currently fighting in the featherweight division ofRizin FF.[3] A professional competitor since 2015, he is the 2016Krush and 2017K-1 lightweight tournament runner-up.
Hiramoto made his professional debut against Yuki Ishikawa atK-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 atK-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 atK-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-timeKrush lightweight title challengerMinoru Kimura atK-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 foughtMassaro Glunder atK-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]
Hiramoto participated in the 2016 Krush Lightweight tournament, held to fill the vacant title, followingHideaki 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 facedDaizo 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]
Hiramoto took part in the2017 K-1 Lightweight World Grand Prix, held on February 25, 2017. He was scheduled to face the experienced Nak MuayBrice 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 championGonnapar 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 theWu Lin Feng lightweight championWei Rui in the tournament finals. Rui advanced to the finals with a stoppage victory againstDaizo Sasaki in the quarterfinals and a decision victory againstCristian Spetcu in the semifinals. Rui won the bout by split decision, with scores of 30-28, 30-29 and 28-29.[20]
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 withDaizo Sasaki atK-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 winnerKaew Weerasakreck atK-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 Rizincross-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 tomixed martial arts, and signed withRizin.[30]
Hiramoto signed a contract withRizin in June 2020, intending to compete inmixed martial arts.[31] Hiramoto made his professional mixed martial arts debut against Kyohei Hagiwara atRizin 26 on December 31, 2020.[32] He lost the fight via ground and pound TKO in round 2.[33]
Hiramoto headlinedRizin Landmark 2 againstChihiro Suzuki on March 6, 2022.[34] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[35]
Hiramoto facedHiroaki Suzuki in the co-main event ofRizin 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 ofRizin Landmark Vol.4 on November 6, 2022.[38] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[39]
Hiramoto faced the formerRizin FF Featherweight champion Yutaka Saito atRizin Landmark 5 on April 29, 2023.[40] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[41]
Hiramoto facedYA-MAN atRizin 45 on December 31, 2023, winning the fight by unanimous decision.[42]
Hiramoto facedMikuru Asakura atSuper Rizin 3 on July 28, 2024, under "Last Man Standing" rules, with a symbolic belt on the line. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[43]
Amateur
Professional
| 7 matches | 4 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 4–3 | Mikuru Asakura | KO (punches) | Super Rizin 3 | July 28, 2024 | 1 | 2:18 | Saitama, Japan | Won the symbolic Rizin "Last Man Standing" title. |
| Win | 3–3 | YA-MAN | Decision (unanimous) | Rizin 45 | December 31, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | |
| 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. |
| 11 Wins (6 (T)KO's), 4 Losses, 0 Draw, 0 No Contest | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-29 | Win |  Takahiro Ashida | Bellator & Rizin: Japan | Saitama, Japan | TKO (Punches) | 1 | ||
| 2018-03-21 | Win |  Kaew Weerasakreck | K-1 World GP 2018: K'FESTA.1 | Saitama, Japan | KO (Punches) | 2 | 2:18 | |
| 2017-11-23 | Win | Daizo Sasaki | K-1 World GP 2017 Heavyweight Championship Tournament | Saitama, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-06-18 | Win |  Umar Paskhaev | K-1 World GP 2017 Super Welterweight Championship Tournament | Saitama, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-02-25 | Loss |  Wei Rui | K-1 World GP 2017 Lightweight Championship Tournament, Final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| For the inauguralK-1 Lightweight Championship and World Grand Prix title. | ||||||||
| 2017-02-25 | Win | Kongnapa Weerasakreck | K-1 World GP 2017 Lightweight Championship Tournament, Semi Finals | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left Cross) | 1 | 1:14 | |
| 2017-02-25 | Win |  Brice Delval | K-1 World GP 2017 Lightweight Championship Tournament, Quarter Finals | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-06-12 | Loss | Daizo Sasaki | Krush 66: -63kg Tournament, Final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| For theKrush Lightweight Title. | ||||||||
| 2016-03-20 | Win | Taito | Krush 64: -63kg Tournament, Semi Finals | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-01-17 | Win | Yoshiki Harada | Krush 62: -63kg Tournament, Quarter Finals | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left Hook) | 2 | 1:11 | |
| 2015-11-21 | Loss |  Massaro Glunder | K-1 World GP 2015 The Championship | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-09-22 | Loss |  Minoru Kimura | K-1 World GP 2015 Survival Wars | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-07-04 | Win | Yohei Noguchi | K-1 World GP 2015 -70kg Championship Tournament | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-04-19 | Win | Yuki Izuka | K-1 World GP 2015 -55kg Championship Tournament | Tokyo,Japan | TKO (Referee Stoppage/Right Hook) | 1 | 1:40 | |
| 2015-01-18 | Win | Yuki Ishikawa | K-1 World GP 2015 -60kg Championship Tournament | Tokyo,Japan | KO (Left Hook) | 1 | 1:25 | |
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| 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. |