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24 Facts About Ryu Hanaoka

1.

Ryu Hanaoka won by technical knockout in the second round.

2.

On November 1,2019, Ryu Hanaoka made his debut for the KNOCK OUT promotion, he faced Hitoshi Sato at the KNOCK OUT 2019 BREAKING DAWN event.

3.

Ryu Hanaoka saw his winning streak broken on October 29,2020, at the NO KICK NO LIFE "New Chapter" event when he faced HIROYUKI in a three-round fight that ended in a split draw.

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Ryu Hanaoka faced Rising Chikara at Japan Kickboxing Innovation Champions Carnival 2020 on December 27,2020.

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Ryu Hanaoka suffered his first professional loss on February 24,2021, against Shimon Yoshinari at a NO KICK NO LIFE event where he was defeated by majority decision after five rounds.

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Ryu Hanaoka won the fight by a second-round technical knockout, as the fight was stopped on the advice of the ringside physician due to a cut suffered by Matsuzaki.

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Ryu Hanaoka was next booked to face the former Lumpinee Stadium champion Visanlek Meibukai at NO KICK NO LIFE Shin Shou Yuigadokuson on July 22,2021.

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On September 25,2021, Ryu Hanaoka participated in the KNOCK OUT Black Flyweight Championship tournament, held to crown the inaugural flyweight champion.

9.

Ryu Hanaoka won the fight by a first-round knockout, stopping Oinuma with a left hook to the body at the 2:24 minute mark of the opening round.

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On January 9,2022, Ryu Hanaoka faced his most notable opponent yet when matched with reigning Battle of MuayThai and WPMF World champion Issei Ishii at a NO KICK NO LIFE event.

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Ryu Hanaoka created the surprise and won by unanimous decision after five rounds.

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On March 13,2022, Ryu Hanaoka took part in the Japan Kickboxing Innovation Zaimax one night open finger gloves 4-man tournament.

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Ryu Hanaoka was scheduled to face Phetsongchai Songnintai on April 27,2022, at the Chakuriki 15 event.

14.

Ryu Hanaoka won the fight by knockout, scoring three knockdowns in the first round.

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Ryu Hanaoka made his promotional debut with RISE against Koudai Hirayama at RISE 159 on June 24,2022.

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On July 28,2022, Hashimoto Dojo revealed that Ryu Hanaoka had vacated the KNOCK OUT Black Super Flyweight title.

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Ryu Hanaoka won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.

18.

Ryu Hanaoka was dismissive of his opponent during the pre-fight press conference, stating: "I want to show there's a difference between top ranked and bottom ranked fighters".

19.

Ryu Hanaoka took part in a NO KICK NO LIFE bantamweight tournament, the quarterfinals of which were held on February 11,2023.

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Ryu Hanaoka overcame Sanchai TeppenGym by split decision in the quarterfinals and advanced to the semifinals, which were held on May 21,2023, where he faced Koki Yamada.

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Ryu Hanaoka won the fight by a flying knee stoppage midway through the opening round and faced HIROYUKI in the tournament finals, which were held on the same night.

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Ryu Hanaoka faced the one-time RISE Bantamweight title challenger Jin Mandokoro in the semifinals of the 2023 RISE Bantamweight New Warriors tournament, which took place at RISE 173 on November 18,2023.

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Ryu Hanaoka faced the reigning Krush Bantamweight champion Koji Ikeda in a cross-promotional bout at RISE ELDORADO 2024 on March 17,2024.

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Ryu Hanaoka faced Kaito Hasegawa at RISE 179 on June 30,2024.