Hiromasa Ougikubo is preparing to make a significant impact at Rizin Landmark 14 on June 6th, where he will defend his RFF flyweight championship in a highly anticipated rematch against Makoto Shinryu. Ougikubo noted the evolution of his opponent since their initial encounter at Super Rizin 3 in July 2024, attributing it partly to Shinryu’s training at ATT. However, Ougikubo also emphasized his own growth over the past two years, suggesting that their upcoming fight will showcase a significantly higher level of skill than their first meeting.
Additionally, Ougikubo addressed a potential title eliminator bout on the same card between Tony Laramie and Yuki Motoya. The reigning Rizin flyweight champion indicated that a victory for Tony Laramie against Motoya, coupled with his own successful title defense, would make a future matchup between them a clear and logical choice for a title defense. Ougikubo referred to this potential fight as a “no brainer.” He expressed uncertainty about the sense of a title defense against Motoya should he win, leaving the ultimate decision to Rizin organizers.
Concluding his remarks, Ougikubo expressed his strong intention to secure a decisive victory in his upcoming title defense, stating, “I am going to knock him out in my first title defense. So please tune in and watch me finish this fight.”
Hiromasa Ougikubo Seeks Decisive KO at Rizin Landmark 14 and Identifies Tony Laramie as Clear Title Challenger
Hiromasa Ougikubo is targeting a spectacular knockout at Rizin Landmark 14 on June 6th as he defends his RFF flyweight belt against Makoto Shinryu in a rematch. Ougikubo anticipates a more evolved Shinryu, acknowledging his training at ATT and believing young fighters develop significantly over time. However, Ougikubo also highlighted his own considerable skill advancement during the same period, predicting a far superior fight compared to their previous encounter.
Regarding a potential title eliminator between Tony Laramie and Yuki Motoya on the same event, Ougikubo suggested that if Laramie emerges victorious and he successfully defends his title, a fight between them would be a straightforward decision. He described this as a “no brainer” for his next title defense. Ougikubo expressed less certainty about the strategic sense of a Motoya victory leading to a title shot, leaving the final determination to Rizin.
Ougikubo concluded with a confident prediction for his upcoming bout: “I am going to knock him out in my first title defense. So please tune in and watch me finish this fight.”