Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu could not have asked for a better opponent to mark his first title defense. The flying weight King stands for an extraordinary challenge when Stromweight title holder Joshua Pacio rises in weight.
Wakamatsu defends his one flight weight MMA world title against Pacio One 173: Superbon vs. noiri On Sunday, November 16 in Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 30-year-old champion makes his first defense in a rare champion-versus champion collision on a home floor.
The matchup surprised Wakamatsu when it was announced. He expected another challenger, but embraces the opportunity to face someone from Pacios Kaliber for his hometown in the hometown.
Pacio brings exceptional references, even though it goes up from the stream weight. The Filipino star has conquered one championship gold seven times and defeated the most recently Jarred Beeks to cement his dominance at 125 pounds.
Weight benefits do not mean anything when you come across someone with Pacios Track record is confronted. Wakamatsu studied the career of his opponent and acknowledges the threat of such an accomplished one world champion.
The Japanese hunter earned his title with a spectacular first round TKO by Adriano Moraes on a 172, so that the Tokyo crowd was on fire. That version showed its finishing capacity and crowds-pleasant style.
“When I first heard that the match was being confirmed, I honestly thought that I would be confronted with another opponent. I never thought it would be Joshua Pacio, the Stromweight Champion. [Circle] With him, “said Wakamatsu.
“Pacio has defeated a number of really strong fighters, so although he comes from a lower weight class, he should not be underestimated. I think he is a champion who represents one.”
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