‘I Was Immature’ – Yuya Wakamatsu Details His Improved Mindset Ahead Of World Title Rematch With Adriano Moraes
In addition to his new and improved mindset, Yuya Wakamatsu feels like the stars are aligning for him to defeat Adriano ...
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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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“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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“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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WATCH: Adriano Moraes gets surgical in sublime submission finish of old foe Danny Kingad in Bangkok showdown
When Demetrious Johnson retired and vacated the ONE flyweight MMA world championship, Adriano Moraes wasted no time positioning himself as the top contender for the unoccupied divisional throne.
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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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“A tough group of guys” - Adriano Moraes enlists the aid of UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja in preparation for Yuya Wakamatsu
Adriano Moraes is a big believer that iron sharpens iron. In order to continue evolving as a martial artist, the former ONE flyweight MMA world champion surrounds himself with only the best.
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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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“A great contender” - Adriano Moraes lauds Yuya Wakamatsu for climbing the ladder again after failed title bid
Former undisputed ONE flyweight MMA world champion and now current first-ranked contender 'Mikinho' Adriano Moraes of Brazil believes his upcoming opponent, past rival 'Little Piranha' Yuya Wakamatsu ...
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"Let's go champ" - Bantamweight MMA king Fabricio Andrade, Jorge Masvidal all hyped for Adriano Moraes' shot at gold at ONE 172
Brazilian MMA star Adriano Moraes received an outpour of support from his peers ahead of his marquee matchup with Yuya Wakamatsu over the currently vacant ONE flyweight MMA world championship at ONE 1 ...
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BJJ specialist Adriano Moraes says he’ll give KO artist Yuya Wakamatsu a dose of his own medicine: “I'm going to knock him out”
Brazilian superstar Adriano Moraes has warned upcoming opponent Yuya Wakamatsu that he is going for a knockout finish when they collide in their title match this month in Japan.
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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.