Joe Hiramoto
Flyweight (57kg) · Japan · RIZIN
A flyweight out of the Goukikai karate dojo. Two of his three pro wins are decisions and one a submission; his latest came by second-round rear-naked choke.
The second-round rear-naked-choke submission of Seiya Ameyama at RIZIN.53 (10 May 2026), avenging an amateur-era loss.
Record & stats
| Division | Flyweight (57kg) |
|---|---|
| Categories | MMA |
| Promotion | RIZIN |
| Nationality | Japan |
| Born | Adachi, Tokyo |
| Team | Goukikai |
| Pro debut | 2023-12-31 |
| Height | 170cm5′7″ |
| Reach | 166cm5′5″ |
| Age | 23 |
| KO rate | 50% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
50% Finish rate- 1 KO/TKO · 25%
- 1 Submission · 25%
- 2 Decision · 50%
Recent results
- Wvs JolieJoe Hiramoto wins by KO (right hook), R1 1:36; called out Hiroya after
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Biography
Joe Hiramoto (born 22 July 2003, age 23) is a flyweight from Adachi, Tokyo with a professional MMA record of 3-2 as of 11 August 2026, before RIZIN.54. He trains at the Goukikai karate dojo and is the younger brother of MMA fighter Ren Hiramoto. Tonight at RIZIN.54 he faces Jolie in fight 3 of the card at a 57.0kg contract weight.
Fighting style
He stands 170cm with a 166cm reach (per the official RIZIN.54 weigh-in). Two of his three wins are decisions and one is a submission — no KO wins yet — but in his most recent bout at RIZIN.53 he finished the fight with a second-round rear-naked choke.
Career
Hiramoto made his pro MMA debut at RIZIN.45 on New Year's Eve 2023, taking a 3-0 decision over YUSHI. He beat Tatsuru Tamaru by decision at RIZIN Otoko Matsuri 2025 on 4 May 2025, then dropped a split decision to Daichi Tomizawa at RIZIN.51 on 28 September 2025 — his only loss inside RIZIN. His other defeat came at DEEP 122, where he was submitted by a first-round armbar against Rion Kimura. At RIZIN.53 on 10 May 2026 he submitted Seiya Ameyama with a second-round rear-naked choke, avenging a loss from his amateur days (GLADIATOR, 2023). His RIZIN record stands at 3-1.
RIZIN.54
On 11 August 2026 at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, Hiramoto meets Jolie in fight 3 of RIZIN.54 (57.0kg contract, RIZIN MMA rules, three five-minute rounds). He made weight at 56.90kg.
Main sources: Sherdog, Wikipedia (JA), RIZIN official (RIZIN.54 weigh-in results). Figures as of 11 August 2026, before RIZIN.54.
--- RIZIN.54 result (updated 2026-08-11): He beat Jolie — a right-hook KO — his first KO win; called out Hiroya after (W KO R1 1:36). Full card results: RIZIN 54 results.
Fight history
- WJolieW KO R1 1:36
- WSeiya AmeyamaW SUB R2
- LDaichi TomizawaL SD 3
- WTatsuru TamaruW Decision
- WYUSHIW UD 3
FAQ
- What is Joe Hiramoto's record?
- 3-2 as of 11 August 2026, before RIZIN.54 — one submission win and two decision wins. Inside RIZIN he is 3-1.
- How tall is Joe Hiramoto?
- 170cm with a 166cm reach, per the official RIZIN.54 weigh-in. He fights at flyweight and made weight at 56.90kg for RIZIN.54.
- When is Joe Hiramoto's next fight?
- No next fight announced as of August 11, 2026. He most recently won against Jolie at RIZIN.54 on August 11, 2026.
- Is Joe Hiramoto related to Ren Hiramoto?
- Yes — he is the younger brother of MMA fighter Ren Hiramoto. Joe trains at the Goukikai karate dojo and made his pro debut at RIZIN.45 on New Year's Eve 2023.