Yoshihiro ‘Sexyama’ Akiyama says it’s all MMA moving forward after special rules fight at ONE 165
Japanese-South Korean MMA icon, Yoshihiro ‘Sexyama’ Akiyama, suffered a defeat in a special rules fight against Dutch kickboxing legend Nieky Holzken during ONE Championship’s event in Tokyo, Japan. The fight included boxing, Muay Thai, and MMA rounds, putting Akiyama at a disadvantage during the boxing first round. Despite the loss, Akiyama expressed his intent to continue competing, hinting at a return to his preferred MMA ruleset. He believes competing in MMA would be a better fit for his skills. The event, ONE 165, can be watched via on-demand replay on ONE’s official website.
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