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Yuya Wakamatsu Eyes World Title Shot After Frantic War With Gilbert Nakatani At ONE Fight Night 26
Last Friday in U.S. primetime, Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu came out on top after a 15-minute slugfest with American standout Gilbert Nakatani in their flyweight MMA clash at Lumpinee ...
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Yuya Wakamatsu believes he was on his way to finishing Gilbert Nakatani before illegal blow: “I was in my prime condition”
Second-ranked ONE Championship flyweight MMA contender 'Little Piranha' Yuya Wakamatsu of Japan believes he was well on his way to finishing Gilbert Nakatani last weekend at ONE Fight Night 26 ...
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“Where strong athletes assemble” - Yuya Wakamatsu says ONE is the perfect place to test yourself against the best
Yuya Wakamatsu is focused on becoming the ONE flyweight MMA world champion. At ONE Fight Night 26, Wakamatsu welcomed promotional newcomer Gilbert Nakatani. The number two-ranked flyweight MMA ...
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Adriano Moraes, Yuya Wakamatsu to rematch for vacant ONE title in Japan
Adriano Moraes and Yuya Wakamatsu will meet for a second time to crown a new flyweight champion at ONE Championship 172. The event will take place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama ...
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“I will bet everything” - Yuya Wakamatsu lays it all on the line in world title match against Adriano Moraes at ONE 172 in Tokyo
Yuya Wakamatsu is laying it all on the line when he takes his second shot at ONE Championship gold. The Japanese star will take on Adriano Moraes for the vacant ONE flyweight MMA world title at ONE ...
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Yuya Wakamatsu admits he had to dig deep to beat Gilbert Nakatani: "My opponent this time was very tough"
Yuya Wakamatsu was full of gratitude after getting his hand raised in his return at ONE Fight Night 26. The Japanese warrior and No. 2-ranked flyweight MMA contender is currently riding a three ...
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Yuya Wakamatsu wants scrap against Reece McLaren if potential Adriano Moraes rematch gets put on the shelf
Flyweight contender Yuya Wakamatsu was able to extend his winning streak at ONE Fight Night 26 after getting his hand raised via unanimous decision. The flyweight division is in a time of ...
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“There’s something wonderful about that” - Yuya Wakamatsu honored to challenge for the belt inside legendary Saitama Super Arena
Yuya Wakamatsu talked about the "wonderful" aspect of fighting inside the historic Saitama Super Arena. On Dec. 6, Wakamatsu extended his winning streak to three fights with a unanimous decision ...
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“Keep pressing forward” - Yuya Wakamatsu vows to knockout tormentor Adriano Moraes in a potential rematch
Yuya Wakamatsu eyes knockout win in a potential rematch against Adriano Moraes. Three months ago, MMA legend Demetrious Johnson announced his retirement from the sport, vacating his ONE flyweight ...
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Yuya Wakamatsu admits Gilbert Nakatani's relentlessness 'was a lot stronger than the average': "He had a very strong heart"
Yuya Wakamatsu concedes he may have underestimated Gilbert Nakatani by a fair mile in the aftermath of their flyweight MMA duel at ONE Fight Night 26. The No.2-ranked Japanese martial artist ...
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McLaren, Wakamatsu, Mahmoudi, Kongthoranee, And Di Bella Earn Crucial Wins At ONE Fight Night 26
Wakamatsu Continues Winning Streak In War With Nakatani Japanese star and #2-ranked flyweight MMA contender Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu extended his winning streak to three with a gritty ...