Super Rizin 3 will be a Combat sport event held by Rizin Fighting Federation on July 28, 2024, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Fight Card
Main Card
Featherweight 66 kg Japan Mikuru Asakura vs. Japan Ren Hiramoto
Catchweight 68 kg Philippines Manny Pacquiao vs. Japan Rukiya Anpo Special standing bout rules
Flyweight 57 kg Japan Hiromasa Ougikubo vs. Japan Makoto Takahashi
Featherweight 66 kg Japan Yutaka Saito vs. Japan Yuta Kubo
Featherweight 66 kg Japan Hiroaki Suzuki vs. Japan YA-MAN
Catchweight 59 kg Japan Hideo Tokoro vs. Japan Hiroya Kondo
Bantamweight 61 kg Japan Ryusei Ashizawa vs. Japan Kouzi
Women's Super Atomweight 49 kg Japan Rena Kubota vs. Japan Kate Oyama
Catchweight 57.2 kg United States John Dodson vs. Japan Takaki Soya Bare Knuckle rules
Women's Catchweight 57.2 kg Australia Tai Emery vs. United States Charisa Sigala Bare Knuckle rules
Background
Brace yourselves for an electrifying night of world-class MMA action as RIZIN Fighting Federation proudly presents Super RIZIN.3
Main Card Highlights
Mikuru Asakura vs. Ren Hiramoto
Two of Japan’s most popular featherweights collide - with the loser promising to retire. Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao steps into the RIZIN ring to face kickboxing sensation Rukiya Anpo. Witness a historic crossover as the eight-division world champion brings his speed and power against former K-1 Champion Rukiya Anpo’s relentless aggression. This is a once-in-a-lifetime fight you can’t miss! RIZIN Bantamweight Grand Prix Champion Hiromasa Ougikubo, faces former Flyweight title challenger Makoto Takahashi, for a shot at the champion, Kyoji Horiguchi. Inaugural RIZIN Featherweight Champion Yutaka Saito battles former K-1 champion Yuta Kubo, as they fight for a spot at the top of the featherweight chaos.
Supporting Card Thrills
A fight for the ages as Hiroaki Suzuki squares off against the explosive YA-MAN. This should prove to be a slugfest, as both fighters are kickboxers-turned-mixed martial artists. Veteran Hideo Tokoro brings his vast experience to face the rising star Hiroya Kondo. This bout is a blend of old school versus new school, promising a fascinating clash of eras. The trend of kickboxers making the leap to MMA continues as fan favorites Ryusei Ashizawa and Kouzi bring their intensity to a rematch - this time in MMA. RENA takes on the tough and talented Kate Oyama. Both women are known for their determination and skill, making this an inspiring and hard-fought bout. The speedy and explosive punching BKFC Flyweight Champion John Dodson, faces off against the heavy-handed Takaki Soya under BKFC rules. Closing out the card is a fierce women’s BKFC battle between the battle-tested Tai Emery and Charisa Sigala.
The event is scheduled to be headlined by a featherweight grudge match between Mikuru Asakura and Ren Hiramoto. As an added bet, the loser of the bout is to retire from mixed martial arts.
