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“He hunts his opponent” - Adriano Moraes praises ONE 172 foe Yuya Wakamatsu’s feverish killer instinct
Former longtime undisputed ONE flyweight MMA world champion and now current first-ranked contender 'Mikinho' Adriano Moraes of Brazil is stepping inside the Circle with a familiar foe in his next figh ...
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‘I Was Immature’ – Yuya Wakamatsu Details His Improved Mindset Ahead Of World Title Rematch With Adriano Moraes
Now three years later – and with the World Title sitting vacant following the retirement of former divisional king Demetrious ...
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Adriano Moraes banking on his newfound Muay Thai tools to upset Yuya Wakamatsu in Japan: “I will make him suffer”
Yuya Wakamatu plans to lean on his newly developed Muay Thai skills when he meets Adriano Moraes for a long-awaited rematch at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang.
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"This is the biggest challenge for me" - Yuya Wakamatsu says it's his dream to fight for world title on home ground at ONE 172
Current number two-ranked flyweight MMA contender Yuya Wakamatsu will finally have his opportunity to fight for a world title in front of his home fans on March 23 as he takes on Adriano Moraes for th ...
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“The legacy he left is perfect” - Yuya Wakamatsu hoping to carry the torch that Demetrious Johnson left behind
Yuya Wakamatsu agrees that nobody will be able to fill the massive shoes that Demetrious Johnson left. Heralded as arguably one of the greatest MMA athletes of all time, 'DJ' hung up his gloves for ...
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“I was already the top contender” - Adriano Moraes knew world title opportunity would come following Demetrious Johnson exit
"Despite DJ's retirement, I was already the top contender in the division, so I knew that if I won my last fight by submission or ended it in an impactful way, I would have anotehr title shot. And ...
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“The spirit of the samurai” - Yuya Wakamatsu explains what makes Japanese fighters the embodiment of true warriors
Yuya Wakamatsu is proud to represent Japanese martial arts on the global stage, banking he said on the Bushido spirit embodied by samurai warriors.
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“A weaker version of me” - Yuya Wakamatsu says he’s not the same fighter that Adriano Moraes submitted before
Japanese MMA title contender Yuya Wakamatsu is an improved fighter now and is out to prove that anew in his scheduled return ...
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"Discipline is non-negotiable" - Adriano Moraes says fatherhood has turned him into a much better person and fighter
Discipline has been the main foundation of former ONE flyweight MMA world champion Adriano Moraes for all the success he has been enjoying both in the professional and personal aspects of his life.
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“This fight will be an exciting one” - Yuya Wakamatsu looks to get his revenge on Adriano Moraes at ONE 172
Yuya Wakamatsu expects his long-awaited rematch with Adriano Moraes to be an exciting one. Emanating from the iconic Saitama Super Arena in Japan on Sunday, March 23, Wakamatsu will look to capture ...
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“All the pressure is on him” - Adriano Moraes says fighting at home is a double-edged sword for Japan’s Yuya Wakamatsu
Former longtime ONE flyweight MMA world champion and current first-ranked divisional contender 'Mikinho' Adriano Moraes of Brazil is headed into hostile enemy territory when he takes on Japanese MMA s ...
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“He learned that lesson the hard way” - Adriano Moraes says he humbled Yuya Wakamatsu in their first meeting
Adriano Moraes isn't the least bit surprised that Yuya Wakamatsu has seemingly gone silent in the lead-up to their rematch.