Ryu Hanaoka

After an amateur career of over 150 fights during which he amassed 28 titles, Hanaoka was scheduled to make his professional debut on May 19, 2019, against Korean fighter An Jong-Ho at the Japan Kickboxing Innovation "Join Forces 13" event.[3] He won by technical knockout in the second round.[4]

On November 1, 2019, Hanoaka made his debut for the KNOCK OUT promotion, he faced Hitoshi Sato at the KNOCK OUT 2019 BREAKING DAWN event. He won by unanimous decision.[5]

On August 23, 2020, Hanaoka won his first professional title when he defeated Daiya Oshikawa by unanimous decision after five rounds at Japan Kickboxing Innovation Join Forces 16 for the Flyweight title.[6]

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.[7]

Hanaoka faced Rising Chikara at Japan Kickboxing Innovation Champions Carnival 2020 on December 27, 2020.[8] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 50–47, 50–46 and 49–46.[9]

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.[10]

After suffering his first professional loss, Hanaoka was booked to face Kiminori Matsuzaki at KNOCK OUT 2021 vol.2 on May 22, 2021.[11] He 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.[12]

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.[13] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 30–28 in his favor.[14]

On September 25, 2021, Hanaoka participated in the KNOCK OUT Black Flyweight Championship tournament, held to crown the inaugural flyweight champion. In the semi-final he defeated Kuryu by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–29, 30–29 and 29–28.[15] In the final he defeated Takumi Hamada by unanimous decision to capture his first K-1 rules kickboxing title.[16]

Hanaoka faced Ryuto Oinuma at KNOCK OUT 2021 vol.6 on November 28, 2021.[17] He 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.

On January 9, 2022, 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. He created the surprise and won by unanimous decision after five rounds.[18]

On March 13, 2022, Hanoka took part in the Japan Kickboxing Innovation Zaimax one night open finger gloves 4-man tournament. In the semi final he defeated HIROYUKI by unanimous decision after scoring a knockdown with a body shot in the second round. In the final he defeated Yu Hiramatsu by first-round knockout with a straight punch to the body to win the tournament and the 300,000 yen cash prize.[19]

Hanoka was scheduled to face Phetsongchai Songnintai on April 27, 2022, at the Chakuriki 15 event.[20] He won the fight by knockout, scoring three knockdowns in the first round.[21]

Hanaoka made his promotional debut with RISE against Koudai Hirayama at RISE 159 on June 24, 2022.[22][23] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding him a 30–29 scorecard.[24]

On July 28, 2022, Hashimoto Dojo revealed that Hanaoka had vacated the KNOCK OUT Black Super Flyweight title.[25] On the same day, at a separate press conference held by RISE, it was announced that Hanaoka would face the second ranked RISE super flyweight contender Jin Mandokoro at RISE 161 on August 28, 2022.[26] He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout. The fight was stopped 21 seconds into the round, due to a cut on Mandokoro's eyelid.[27]

Hanaoka faced the #12 ranked Tsubasa at RISE World Series 2022 on October 15, 2022. He 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".[28] Hanaoka lost the fight by an upset technical decision, with all three judges scoring it 20–19 for Tsubasa. The bout was stopped four seconds before the second round expired, due to an accidental clash of heads which left a cut above Tsubasa's right eye.[29]

Hanaoka took part in a NO KICK NO LIFE bantamweight tournament, the quarterfinals of which were held on February 11, 2023.[30] He 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.[31]

• Japan Kickboxing Innovation
  • 2020 INNOVATION Flyweight Champion
  • 2022 ZAIMAX MUAYTHAI -53 kg Tournament Winner
• KNOCK OUT
  • 2021 KNOCK OUT Black Super Flyweight Champion

• 2014 Battle of Muay Thai -28.5 kg Champion[32]
• 2014 Battle of Muay Thai -30 kg Tournament Winner
• 2014 Windy Sports Muay Thai -30 kg Champion[33]
• 2015 All Japan Jr. Kick Tournament -30 kg Winner[34]
• 2015 WPMF M-ONE Weerasakreck -30 kg Champion[35]
• 2015 SMASHERS -35 kg Champion & Excellent Fighter Award[36]
• 2015 Wan Kingthong Real Champion Tournament -34 kg Winner
• 2015 MuayThaiOpen -35 kg Champion
• 2016 Wan Kingthong Real Champion Tournament -38 kg Winner
• 2016 WPMF M-ONE Weerasakreck -35 kg Champion[37]
• 2016 REBELS Blow Cup -40 kg Winner & Event MVP[38]
• 2016 WBC Muay Thai All Japan Jr. League Middle School -34 kg runner-up[39]
• 2016 SMASHERS -40 kg Champion[40]
• 2016 NJKF Explosion -37 kg Champion[41][42]
• 2017 WPMF M-ONE Weerasakreck -45 kg Champion[43]
• 2017 Lumpinee Boxing Stadium of Japan -45 kg Champion
• 2017 All Japan SMASHERS -45 kg Champion[44]
• 2017 NJKF Explosion -45 kg Champion
• 2017 WPMF M-ONE Weerasakreck -50 kg Champion
• 2017 SMASHERS -50 kg Champion[45]
• 2018 WPMF M-ONE Weerasakreck -50 kg Champion[46]
• 2018 WBC Muay Thai All Japan Jr. League -50 kg Champion and Best Fighter Award[47]
• 2018 Lumpinee Boxing Stadium of Japan U-15 Flyweight Champion