‘He’s Never Fought Someone Stronger’ – Yuya Wakamatsu Vows To Break Avazbek Kholmirzaev At ONE SAMURAI 1
"Little Piranha" collides with “Ninzya” in one of four World Title bouts on April 29 in Tokyo.
For Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu , his ONE Flyweight MMA World Championship represents the full weight of his nation’s martial arts legacy. The 31-year-old defends his belt against Uzbek challenger Avazbek “Ninzya” Kholmirzaev in one of four World Title bouts at ONE SAMURAI 1 , broadcasting live from Ariake Arena in Tokyo on Wednesday, April 29. View this post on Instagram Wakamatsu enters in the best form of his career, riding five straight wins, each a testament to his growth as a complete martial artist.
Most recently, he stopped reigning ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio via second-round TKO at ONE 173 last November to retain his crown in Japan. Now, the Kagoshima native looks to deliver another finish in front of a roaring home crowd. Awaiting him is a challenger with an 89 percent finishing rate.
Wakamatsu knows the danger and would not have it any other way. The Tribe Tokyo MMA standout told onefc. com: “My impression of him is that he can do everything.
He has submissions and his striking is dangerous too. Overall, he’s a complete fighter. And on top of that, he’s young.