“He never gives up on finishing”

Reigning and undisputed ONE flyweight MMA world champion ‘Little Piranha’ Yuya Wakamatsu of Japan knows he’s going up against the toughest opponent of his career when he steps into the ONE Championship ring later this month. And he’s not taking his foe lightly.

Wakamatsu is ready to make the first defense of his gold against dangerous Uzbek challenger ‘Ninzya’ Avazbek Kholmirzaev.

The two lock horns in the co-main event at ONE SAMURAI 1, which will broadcast live from the iconic Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, April 29.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Wakamatsu commented on Kholmirzaev’s game and had nothing but respect for his adversary.

‘Little Piranha’ told the world’s largest martial arts organization:

“From the first round, he always goes for the finish. Even when he’s tired, he never gives up on finishing. That mentality is what makes him so strong. While many fighters usually can’t go for the finish in the first round and fight for the decision, he puts everything into finishing early. That’s exactly why he leaves a strong impression.”

Fans in the United States and Canada can visit ONE Championship’s official website for more information on how to watch ONE SAMURAI 1 live from their location.

Yuya Wakamatsu ready for faceoff against young Avazbek Kholmirzaev: “He really represents the new generation of MMA”

‘Little Piranha’ Yuya Wakamatsu has been in the game for a very long time. So when he steps into the ONE Championship ring against ‘Ninzya’ Avazbek Kholmirzaev at ONE SAMURAI 1 on April 29, the 31-year-old says he will be ready to fight an opponent who represents the new generation of MMA.

Wakamatsu told ONE:

“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. He really represents the new generation of MMA.

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