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Hideo Tokoro, Japanese MMA veteran, retires on top – Super Rizin 3

Hideo Tokoro vs Hiroya KondoHideo Tokoro was able to finish his long career with a storybook ending. In the very first round, he…

Hideo Tokoro vs Hiroya Kondo

Hideo Tokoro was able to finish his long career with a storybook ending. In the very first round, he was able to stop Hiroya Kondo with a series of punches from full mount at Super Rizin 3.

Hideo Tokoro

The Japanese grappler Hideo Tokoro is famed for his incredibly exciting matches. Throughout his lengthy career, he has frequently been in all-time great fights. He is an aggressive grappler who will take the risk to try and earn a submission win. This often leads to wild scrambles and submission attempts. A style that is inspired by shoot wrestling.

Having made his professional debut in the year 2000, ‘Little Volk’ Tokoro has more than 70 MMA matches, half a dozen submission grappling matches, and even an exhibition boxing bout against the phenom Tenshin Nasukawa. In submission grappling he worked with Kazushi Sakuraba to face off against the legendary Wanderlei Silva.

In MMA, his career has taken him across some major organizations such as DREAM, K-1, Bellator, and Rizin, among others. Along the way, he has faced notable opponents such as Caol Uno, Royce Gracie, Joachim Hansen, Masakazu Imanari, John Dodson, Royler Gracie, Kron Gracie, Brad Pickett, and Kyoji Horiguchi, plus several more.

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In front of a live audience of over 48,000 in attendance, Hideo Tokoro was able to get a perfect ending to his career. Live from the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, ‘Little Volk’ needed less than four minutes to take down Hiroya Kondo, advance to mount, and deliver punches to earn the TKO victory. He retired and finished his iconic career with an impressive win. Michael Schiavello was clearly emotional on commentary which reflected the feelings of the collective MMA community, we’re all happy to see a figure such as this retire on top.

Tai Emery shatters opponents nose with One Punch knockout – Super Rizin 3 Highlights

Tai Emery vs Charisa Sigala Broken NoseIn a brutal display of power, Tai Emery knocked out Charisa Sigala at Super Rizin 3 with one punch…

Tai Emery vs Charisa Sigala Broken Nose

In a brutal display of power, Tai Emery knocked out Charisa Sigala at Super Rizin 3 with one punch and shattered her nose. It took less than 40 seconds into their bare-knuckle boxing bout for Australia’s Emery to crack Sigala with a right hand that left her nose clearly bent and broken.

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Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala – Super Rizin 3

Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala

Model Tai Emery may be best known for her viral moment in BKFC. After a quick and impressive knockout win, she climbed on top of the ropes and flashed the audience. Prior to her fight career, Emery was involved with lingerie football, plus she was an electrician and thermographer. Today, she is a standout fighter in bare-knuckle fighting and has experience in MMA and Muay Thai.

At Super Rizin 3, this past weekend, two bare-knuckle boxers threw down in front of the Tokyo crowd at the Saitama Super Arena with over 48,000 fans in attendance. It only took Emery 37 seconds, into round 1, to land a fight-ending blow. Sigala fell to the mat but was still conscious, however, she began adjusting her bent nose. The shattered nose was too much to beat for the model Sigala and she did not rise to her fight.

“She’s busted her nose!” Australia’s Michael Schiavello said on commentary, “Sigala’s nose looks like a Picasso painting.”

Below, you can watch highlights at full speed and slow motion from the Super Rizin 3 Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala knockout fight.

Ren Hiramoto makes quick work of Mikuru Asakura – Super Rizin 3 Highlights

Ren Hiramoto Makes Quick Work of Mikuru Asakura - Super Rizin 3 HighlightsJapanese star, Ren Hiramoto minted himself as the inaugural Last Man Standing title victor this morning in his home…

Ren Hiramoto Makes Quick Work of Mikuru Asakura - Super Rizin 3 Highlights

Japanese star, Ren Hiramoto minted himself as the inaugural Last Man Standing title victor this morning in his home country, laying waste to Mikuru Asakura – felling the former two-time Rizin FF bantamweight championship challenger with a dominant opening round KO win in the headliner of Super Rizin 3.

Hiramoto, who had been sidelined since he featured in December of last year in a unanimous decision win against YA-MAN – made incredibly short work of Asakura this morning at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan, finishing the former title chaser in the opening round of their Last Man Standing championship pairing.

Posing with his title belt on his official X account this morning, Hiramoto sported a hearty smile to boot – before declaring himself a champion.

Ren Hiramoto lays waste to Mikuru Asaruka at Super Rizin 3

“I am champion” Ren Hiramoto posted on his social media. 

And after his knockout stoppage over Asakura, Hiramoto who paraded his championship around the squared circle was confronted by current Rizin FF featherweight champion, Chihiro Suzuki, who staked his claim for a fight with the former next.

Hiramoto and Suzuki first fought back in 2022 at Rizin Landmark 2, with the latter handing Hiramoto a unanimous decision defeat over the course of three rounds. 

Manny Pacquiao gets battered against Rukiya Anpo – Rizin Super 3 Highlights

Manny Pacquiao gets battered against Rukiya Anpo - Super Rizin 3 HighlightsReturning to the ring earlier this morning for an exhibition boxing match with Japanese star, Rukiya Anpo, former multi-time…

Manny Pacquiao gets battered against Rukiya Anpo - Super Rizin 3 Highlights

Returning to the ring earlier this morning for an exhibition boxing match with Japanese star, Rukiya Anpo, former multi-time and weight world champion, Manny Pacquiao has been urged to pump the brakes on a competitive comeback to combat sports, with his performance over three rounds leaving much to be desired.

Pacquiao, a veteran former multiple weight and time world championship holder in professional boxing, made his return to the squared circle at Super Rizin 3 this morning at the historic Saitama Super Arena in Japan, taking on the above-mentioned Anpo in a non-scored bout over the course of three rounds.

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Initially slated to take on Chihiro Suzuki in a trip to Asia, Pacquiao eventually took on the above-mentioned Anpo on short-notice, however, after a three round back-and-forth, in which fans questioned why rumors of a return for the Philippines native were rampant recently – given his display.

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“Manny Pacquiao is currently getting beat up in an exhibition against a kickboxer,” A user on X posted. “Any talk of him fighting for a world championship is ludicrous.”

Releasing his own statement following last night’s lacklustre performance, Pacquiao, 45, thanked his legions of fans for their support.

“THANK YOU EVERYONE!” Manny Pacquiao posted on his official X account. “Thank you Rizin for a great event and to Anpo for a great fight. THANK YOU TO ALL OF JAPAN! Thanks to my family, team, and friends for your love and support. Thank you, my fellow Filipinos, for your prayers and support. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas. Above all, thank you to my LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. God bless everyone.”

Below, catch the highlights from Manny Pacquiao’s return to boxing against Rukiya Anpo

Tai Emery Exclusive – “You can’t f*** with Gods anointed” vs. Charisa Sigala at Super Rizin 3

tai emery vs. Charisa Sigala super rizin 3Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala for Super Rizin 3 has been made official as both athletes make weight. These…

tai emery vs. Charisa Sigala super rizin 3

Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala for Super Rizin 3 has been made official as both athletes make weight. These two strikers will meet in a bare-knuckle rules match at a catchweight of 57.2 kg on July 28.

Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala

Australia’s Emery has quite the background. An electrician and lingerie football player, today she is a bare-knuckle fighter. She may be best known for her impressive first-round knockout which was followed by a flash for the audience, this moment went viral all around the globe.

For Emery vs. Charisa Sigala, both are OnlyFans models and bare-knuckle fighters. Sigala is best known for her matches against the likes of Pearl Gonzalez, and Taylor Starling, among others, and being booked against Paige VanZant, the former UFC fighter.

Sigala spoke in an interview with Cage Side Press and said of her upcoming opponent Emery, “She gets somebody who’s ready to throw down just as much as her and is ready to go. We both want that bloody battle [laughs]. That’s what I love.”

In an exclusive interview with Tim Wheaton of Low Kick MMA, for her Super Rizin 3 fight, Tai Emery said: “I’m honored to represent and showcase the sport of bare knuckles here in Japan! Never quit chasing your dreams, every sacrifice you make builds you … And remember, you can’t f*** with Gods anointed x.x.x.”

For Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala at Super Rizin 3, both made weight earlier today.

Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala Super Rizin 3

Watch Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala Super Rizin 3 Weigh In below

Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo Made Official for Super Rizin 3

Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya AnpoManny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo is set to go down on July 28 in an exhibition boxing match with…

Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo

Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo is set to go down on July 28 in an exhibition boxing match with modified rules. This is part of the Super Rizin 3 event broadcast live from Tokyo, Japan.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo

‘Pac-Man’ Manny Pacquiao is a hero of the Philippines. Capturing multiple world titles in boxing across all of the major organizations and different weight classes, Pacquiao is considered one of the all-time greats. With his aggressive style of boxing, and always aiming for the knockout, ‘Pac-Man’ is must-see boxing.

Since retiring from the sport professionally, Pacquiao has kept busy as a singer and politician. But has also been taking part in various exhibition matches. Upcoming, he will face former K-1 Kickboxing world champion Rukiya Anpo.

The kickboxing star Anpo, of Japan, began his combat sports journey when he was just a child fighting in Kyokushin Karate. Since then, Rukiya Anpo has picked up national karate titles and some professional kickboxing gold. Having been a K-1 World GP division champion, he is best known for his highlight reel knockouts with high impressive kicking acumen. Recently, Anpo spent some time training alongside former UFC champion Sean Strickland. The two had quite a violent sparring session.

For Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo at Super Rizin 3, both made weight earlier today. This will be a catchweight at 68 kg. Pacquiao has spent most of his professional career in weight classes much smaller than this while Anpo should be right at home.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo
Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo

Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo is a special rules exhibition match. It will be a fist-only fight, with no kicking or grappling. But unlike standard boxing, this fight will allow for spinning back fist strikes. To stream Manny Pacquiao vs. Rukiya Anpo see our information breakdown that will help.

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