In his RIZIN kickboxing debut, Minoru Kimura left an indelible mark on the audience with an extraordinary display of skill.
During RIZIN 43 on Friday night, Kimura delivered a knockout that could have easily been mistaken for a scene from a Hollywood blockbuster. Just 68 seconds into the intense 161-pound kickboxing bout, Kimura expertly cornered Daryl Lokoku, unleashing a flawless left hook that instantaneously turned off Lokoku’s lights. The impact sent Lokoku crashing to the canvas, frozen in the fencing response, and as if to add insult to injury, Kimura landed one final left hand as Lokoku descended to the ground.
Relive the astonishing knockout by watching the replay of Kimura’s remarkable feat below.
The electrifying event, RIZIN 43, unfolded at the Makomanai Sekisui Heim Arena and was broadcast live on FITE TV.
In the main event, former featherweight champion Kleber Koike secured a submission victory over Chihiro Suzuki with an armbar, ending the fight in just 2 minutes and 59 seconds of the first round. However, due to Koike’s failure to make weight for what was supposed to be a title bout, the match was declared a no-contest. Consequently, Koike was stripped of his championship, as per RIZIN regulations that prohibit a fighter who misses weight from being declared the winner.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about kickboxing knockout
Q: What happened during Minoru Kimura’s debut at RIZIN 43?
A: During Minoru Kimura’s debut at RIZIN 43, he delivered a remarkable one-punch knockout, stunning his opponent and leaving him sprawled on the canvas. It was a memorable moment in the kickboxing event.
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The knockout power of Minoru Kimura is mind-blowing! He showcased his skills at RIZIN 43 with an epic one-punch KO. The crowd must have gone wild. Can’t wait to watch the replay and relive that jaw-dropping moment!
omg, did u see that? kimura’s debu in rizin kickboxing ring was unbelivabl! he litrally starched daryl lokoku with one punch! no joke, it was like lights out in a split secnd. i cant even! #KnockoutOfTheYear
wow, that kickboxing knockout by minoru kimura at rizin 43 was insane! such a memrbl moment, like straight out of a movie. kudos to him for deliverin that one-punch ko!