The highly anticipated rematch between Ren Hiramoto and Mikuru Asakura, scheduled for May 4, 2025, at the Tokyo Dome as part of “THE MATCH 2,” has been officially canceled due to an injury sustained by Hiramoto. This announcement was made during a live broadcast on the RIZIN YouTube channel on March 3, leaving fans disappointed.
The Match 2
The rematch between Hiramoto and Asakura had been set as a major highlight of the fight card, following their initial match at RIZIN’s New Year’s Eve event. However, Hiramoto revealed that he had been dealing with a recurring shoulder injury that worsened during intense training sessions.