Shooto champ Yosuke Saruta knocks out Pancrase champ Daichi Kitakata at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan

Shooto Strawweight Champion Yosuke “The Ninja” Saruta, 32, of Saitama, Japan and Pancrase Strawweight Champion Daichi Kitakata, 28, of Osaka, Japan battled it out at “ONE: Century 世紀” in Tokyo, Japan on October 12, 2019. It was the former who emerged as the victor. “ONE: Century 世紀” was the second ONE Championship event held in … Continue reading Shooto champ Yosuke Saruta knocks out Pancrase champ Daichi Kitakata at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Tokyo, Japan

Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio is ONE Strawweight World Champion again

Representing Team Lakay, Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 23, of the Philippines has reclaimed his title as the ONE Strawweight World Champion. The Filipino mixed martial artist was one of the winners at "ONE: Roots of Honor." Featuring two Muay Thai matches, two kickboxing contests and 12 mixed martial arts bouts, "ONE: Roots of Honor" took … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio is ONE Strawweight World Champion again

‘ONE: Roots of Honor’ results: Martin Nguyen vs Narantungalag Jadambaa, Yosuke Saruta vs Joshua Pacio

Promotion: ONE Championship Title: “ONE: Roots of Honor” Venue: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines Date: April 12, 2019 PRELIMINARY CARD Ramon “The Bicolano” Gonzales (Philippines) vs Akihiro “Superjap” Fujisawa (Japan) DIVISION: Strawweight (MMA) WINNER: RAMON GONZALES METHOD: Submission via Guillotine Choke TIME AND ROUND: 1:19 of Round 1 REFEREE: Yoshinori … Continue reading ‘ONE: Roots of Honor’ results: Martin Nguyen vs Narantungalag Jadambaa, Yosuke Saruta vs Joshua Pacio

‘ONE: Roots of Honor’ fight card: Martin Nguyen vs Narantungalag Jadambaa, Yosuke Saruta vs Joshua Pacio

The second ONE Championship event in 2019 to be held in the Philippines is titled "ONE: Roots of Honor." It will feature two title bouts and it will mix mixed martial arts and ONE Super Series kickboxing and Muay Thai contests. Featuring 14 bouts, "ONE: Roots of Honor" will take place at the SM Mall … Continue reading ‘ONE: Roots of Honor’ fight card: Martin Nguyen vs Narantungalag Jadambaa, Yosuke Saruta vs Joshua Pacio

Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio is hungry

One mixed martial artist who knows how it feels to be the defending champion and to be the challenger is Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 23, who trains at Team Lakay in Baguio City, Philippines. He is scheduled to have his rematch with reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Yosuke “Tobizaru” Saruta, 31, who trains at Wajutsu … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio is hungry

Japan’s Yosuke Saruta is new ONE Strawweight World Champion

Fighting out of of Saitama, Japan, Yosuke "Tobizaru" Saruta, 31, has been crowned as the new strawweight king of ONE Championship. The Japanese fighter was one of the winners at "ONE: Eternal Glory." Featuring 10 mixed martial arts bouts and two Muay Thai contests, “ONE: Eternal Glory” is the first ONE Championship event in 2019. In the … Continue reading Japan’s Yosuke Saruta is new ONE Strawweight World Champion

Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio to face Yosuke Saruta not Hayato Suzuki at ‘ONE: Eternal Glory’

Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 22, is set to defend his belt as the reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion for the first time. He was scheduled to have his rematch with Hayato Suzuki, 32, at “ONE: Eternal Glory” at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 19, 2019. … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio to face Yosuke Saruta not Hayato Suzuki at ‘ONE: Eternal Glory’

Cerebellar cyst cancels Joshua Pacio vs Hayato Suzuki rematch in Indonesia?

Hayato Suzuki, 32, of Takahagi City, Ibaraki, Japan was originally scheduled to challenge reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 22, of La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines in the first ONE Championship event in 2019. However, the Japanese challenger was pulled out from the card due to health concerns. Titled “ONE: Eternal Glory,” the event … Continue reading Cerebellar cyst cancels Joshua Pacio vs Hayato Suzuki rematch in Indonesia?

Saitama, Japan’s Yosuke Saruta makes successful ONE Championship debut in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Fighting out of of Saitama, Japan, Yosuke “Tobizaru” Saruta (猿田洋祐), 31, recently made his successful debut on Singapore-based martial arts organization ONE Championship. He was one of the winners at "ONE: Destiny of Champions" on December 7, 2018 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Featuring seven mixed martial arts matches and four Muay Thai contests, "ONE: Destiny … Continue reading Saitama, Japan’s Yosuke Saruta makes successful ONE Championship debut in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia