Read about the thrilling super-fight between Dutch kickboxing icon Nieky Holzken and Japanese MMA legend Yoshihiro Akiyama. Holzken emerged victorious with a scintillating knockout, showcasing his world-class striking skills. Stay updated with Sportskeeda MMA for the latest news on Holzken’s next fight.
| Round | Rule Set | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boxing | KO |
- Dutch kickboxing icon Nieky Holzken knocks out Japanese MMA legend Yoshihiro Akiyama in a unique super-fight.
- Holzken dropped Akiyama with a powerful left hook in the first round.
- Despite Akiyama’s attempt to recover, Holzken continued to unleash a barrage of punches, ultimately knocking him down for the final time with a slugging right hand.
- Holzken expressed his interest in participating in more special rules fights in ONE Championship.
- He walked away with a $50,000 bonus.
Dutch Kickboxing Icon Knocks Out Japanese MMA Legend
In a highly anticipated super-fight between Dutch kickboxing icon ‘The Natural’ Nieky Holzken and Japanese mixed martial arts legend Yoshihiro ‘Sexyama’ Akiyama, Holzken emerged victorious with a scintillating knockout. The fight, which featured three different rule sets, showcased the world-class striking skills of Holzken.
Round one of the fight was scheduled for boxing rules, allowing the fighters to wear boxing shoes. Holzken, a decorated kickboxing world champion with professional boxing experience, quickly established his dominance by dropping Akiyama with a powerful left hook. Despite Akiyama’s attempt to beat the 10-count, he was unable to recover, and Holzken continued to unleash a barrage of punches, ultimately knocking Akiyama down for the final time with a slugging right hand.
With this impressive victory, Holzken expressed his interest in participating in more special rules fights in ONE Championship. He also walked away with a well-deserved $50,000 bonus.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates on Nieky Holzken’s next fight.
