Takeru “Pure Born Krusher” Segawa is just not strolling away with no title.
The three-division Ok-1 Champion faces Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon in the primary occasion of ONE Samurai 1 on April 29 at Tokyo’s Ariake Enviornment for the ONE Interim Flyweight Kickboxing World Title — the ultimate battle of his profession.
Additionally on the cardboard, ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu makes his second title protection in opposition to Avazbek “Ninzya” Kholmirzaev.
Their first assembly at ONE 172 final March lasted simply 80 seconds. A single Rodtang left hook ended it earlier than it started. The shock pushed Takeru towards retirement.
He bounced again at ONE 173 in November with a second-round TKO of Denis Puric that earned him a US$50,000 efficiency bonus and, extra importantly, the rematch he had at all times needed.
Now 34 and preventing for the final time, Takeru sees each scar as a part of the story. Segawa stated:
“I’m extremely completely satisfied to have the ability to battle Rodtang once more in my remaining skilled bout. Ever since earlier than I joined ONE, all I’ve ever considered was defeating Rodtang,” he stated.
“Trying again, I consider that even my earlier loss was all a part of the story, resulting in this retirement battle the place I flip all the things round and declare the belt. I’ll show as soon as and for all that Takeru is on the heart of the fight sports activities world. I’m going to win this.”
Yuya Wakamatsu prepared to indicate a brand new facet at ONE Samurai 1
Yuya Wakamatsu’s highway to the flyweight throne ran by way of crushing losses to Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes earlier than he lastly broke by way of, stopping Moraes within the first spherical at ONE 172, then defending in opposition to Joshua Pacio with a second-round TKO at ONE 173. The doubters have been answered, one after the other.
Kholmirzaev is a special downside. Relentlessly aggressive with a well-rounded sport, the Uzbek challenger has torn by way of the division and earned Wakamatsu’s full respect heading into April 29.
“He’s a particularly aggressive fighter with a excessive degree of talent throughout hanging, takedowns, and submissions. Particularly, his proper leg kicks are very harmful.”
“I wish to give all the things I’ve and present the abilities and psychological energy I’ve constructed up through the years at ONE Samurai 1. I’m assured that followers will see a brand new facet of Yuya Wakamatsu — and truthfully, I can’t wait to see what sort of battle I can placed on myself.”
“Thanks a lot for at all times supporting me. I’ll present you all the things I’ve received on this battle — please look ahead to it!”
