The door is closed for Rafael Lovato Jr. to ever fight MMA again and he’s content with the opportunity to keep competing in jiu-jitsu matches around the world.
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Rodtang Looks To Banish His Blues And Reclaim Gold From Nong-O At ONE 173
Rodtang Jitmuangnon is determined to reclaim the ONE Championship flyweight Muay Thai world title on Sunday in Tokyo – and put a difficult stretch firmly behind him.
The 28-year-old Thai superstar faces former bantamweight Muay Thai king Nong-O Hama for the vacant belt at ONE 173, one year after he lost the title on the scale following a second consecutive weight miss.
Rafael Lovato Jr. At Peace With MMA Retirement Ahead Of ONE Grappling Debut
The former Bellator middleweight champion vacated his title shortly after taking it from Gegard Mousasi in 2019, when he was diagnosed with a brain condition that prevented athletic commissions to clear him. Lovato fought in the ring three and a half years later, improving to 11-0 in the sport with a quick submission over Taiga Iwasaki in Japan, and now flies to Tokyo for a grappling match with Giancarlo Silvio Bodoni at Saturday’s ONE 173.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon Vows To ‘Fight Like A Rocket’ Against Nong-O Hama
Rodtang Jitmuangnon is a pure showman. From going viral for dropping his hands to marching forward with relentless pressure and fire in his gloves, he is the ultimate fan-friendly fighter. There is no “off” switch and there are no backwards steps, even when it is a friend standing across from him in the ring.
Takeru Confident About Knocking Out Denis Puric In Flyweight Clash At ONE 173
Japanese kickboxing royalty Takeru Segawa believes he can knock out veteran opponent Denis Puric when these stylish strikers clash in a flyweight kickboxing bout at ONE 173 on 16 November at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
ONE 173’S Jake Peacock: ‘I’ve Got A Unique Set Of Skills’
Professional fighting, or just trained fighting in general, is not for everyone. While there are various martial arts, boxing and wrestling gyms spanning the entire globe, it takes a specific type of person to want to fight in a ring or cage. For native Englishman Jake Peacock, he just feels that the will and skill he has to fight came from above.
Lito Adiwang Predicts Joshua Pacio Will Submit Yuya Wakamatsu At ONE 173
Joshua Pacio is looking to be a two-division champion as he challenges Yuya Wakamatsu for the ONE Flyweight MMA World Title at ONE 173.
Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang bared his full support for his former teammate Joshua “The Passion” Pacio ahead of his quest for two-division glory at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri.
Stamp Fairtex Brushes Off Kana’s Warning – ‘How Is She Going To Shock Me?’
Stamp Fairtex insists she is unfazed by Kana Morimoto’s bold claim that she plans to “shock” her on Sunday in Tokyo – but the returning Thai superstar admits her long-awaited comeback at ONE 173 comes with nerves, pressure, and a sense of the unknown.
Hamilton Fighter Denis Puric Set For Kickboxing Showdown In Tokyo
On Saturday, Puric takes on Takeru “Natural Born Krusher” Segawa in Tokyo on the undercard of ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri. The Japanese fighter, known simply as Takeru, is ranked second among ONE’s flyweight kickboxing contenders.
Thai Star Stamp Fairtex To Make Up For Lost Time Against Kana Morimoto
Stamp Fairtex has all the elements of a star. She was the first three-sport world champion in ONE Championship history. Her walkouts are iconic, her smile is infectious and her personality has made her one of the most beloved figures in Asian combat sports.
But it has not all been Korean hearts and TikTok dances for the crowd favourite.
Superbon Warns Masaaki Noiri Not To Underestimate Him In Fiery Press Conference
Reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon of Thailand took offense to interim king Masaaki Noiri’s bold confidence during the ONE 173 Final Press Conference.
Rafael Lovato Jr. Says He Is In His ‘Best Stage’ Ahead Of ONE 173 Matchup Vs. Giancarlo Bodoni
Some combat sports competitors burn hot and quick, but others age like a fine wine.
The latter describes Rafael Lovato Jr, who won a major Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament already this year, and at age 42 is preparing for another impressive display at ONE 173 in Tokyo, Japan on November 15th against Giancarlo Bodoni.
Joshua Pacio Eyes History, Unfazed By Enemy Territory At ONE 173
Joshua Pacio remains unfazed as he steps into enemy territory in pursuit of history at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on November 16 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
The Filipino strawweight king is set to challenge ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Yuya Wakamatsu, aiming to become the first-ever Filipino double champion in the prestigious Asia-based promotion.
