Don’t miss the exciting strawweight showdowns at ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru. Hiroba Minowa and Keito Yamakita, two of Japan’s rising stars, will showcase their skills and climb the divisional rankings in front of their home crowd.
| Fighters | Matchup |
|---|---|
| Hiroba Minowa | vs. Gustavo "El Gladiador" Balart |
| Keito Yamakita | vs. Bokang Masunyane |
Exciting strawweight showdowns are set to take place at ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru. Hiroba Minowa will face Gustavo Balart, while Keito Yamakita will take on Bokang Masunyane. Both fighters are motivated to showcase their skills and climb the divisional rankings in front of their home crowd. Don’t miss these action-packed fights!
ONE Championship is making its highly anticipated return to Japan with an electrifying event, ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru. Taking place at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena on Sunday, January 28, this event will feature two of Japan’s most promising rising stars in mixed martial arts – Hiroba Minowa and Keito Yamakita. Both fighters are set to showcase their skills and climb the divisional rankings in front of their home crowd.
Hiroba Minowa Motivated To Showcase Japanese Talent
Hiroba Minowa, the #3-ranked strawweight contender, will face off against the #4-ranked Cuban powerhouse Gustavo "El Gladiador" Balart. After suffering two consecutive losses, Minowa sees this fight as an opportunity to prove himself and show Japanese MMA fans that ONE is a world-class organization. With his high-level experience and well-rounded skill set, Minowa is confident in his ability to defeat Balart and make a statement in the strawweight division.
Keito Yamakita Plans To Go Bonus-Hunting Against Masunyane
In another exciting matchup, undefeated sensation Keito Yamakita will take on the #2-ranked strawweight contender Bokang Masunyane. Yamakita, known for his prodigious physical strength and wrestling ability, aims to continue his winning streak and leave a lasting impression at this massive event. Despite acknowledging Masunyane’s skills, Yamakita is confident in his training and believes he can outperform his opponent. With a victory, Yamakita hopes to climb the strawweight ranks and potentially earn a performance bonus from ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.
Don’t miss out on these thrilling strawweight showdowns at ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru. It’s a night of action-packed fights that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
