RIZIN Fighting Federation was back with a rather interesting offering on Sunday (or perhaps kicking off Saturday, depending on your locale) with Super RIZIN 3.
While Mikuru Asakura topped the card against Ren Hiramoto in featherweight action, arguably more eyes would be on boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, competing in an exhibition contest with Japan’s own Rukiya Anpo, under “RIZIN special standing out rules.”
The boxing crossover didn’t stop there. Having recently announced a working partnership with BKFC, RIZIN had a pair of bare-knuckle bouts on the Super RIZIN 3 card, with Tai Emery facing Charisa Sigala, and John Dodson, BKFC’s flyweight champ, facing Takaki Soya in a non-title affair. Veteran Hideo Tokoro, meanwhile, was set to appear, possibly for the final time.
Where to Watch Super RIZIN 3
July’s big RIZIN show takes place on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The card streams live via RIZIN.tv — full results can be found below.
Super RIZIN 3 Results
Ren Hiramoto def. Mikuru Asakura by TKO, Round 1, 2:18
Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo ends in a draw (no judges, exhibition match went full three rounds) — RIZIN Special standing bout rules
Yuta Kubo def. Yutaka Saito by TKO (body kick), Round 2, 4:19
Hiromasa Ougikubo def. Makoto Takahashi by unanimous decision
Intermission
Hideo Tokoro def. Hiroya Kondo by TKO, Round 1, 3:20
Ryusei Ashizawa def. Kouzi by unanimous decision
John Dodson def. Takaki Soya by unanimous decision — Bare Knuckle rules
Rena Kubota def. Kate Oyama by TKO, Round 2, 4:18
YA-MAN def. Hiroaki Suzuki by KO (punch), Round 1, 3:28
Tai Emery def. Charisa Sigala by TKO, Round 1 — Bare Knuckle rules
Kazumasa Majima def. Suguru Nii via submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 3:11
