Prepare for an unforgettable night of combat sports as ONE Championship returns to Tokyo’s Ariake Arena for ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru on January 28. The anticipation is at its peak as some of the most iconic athletes in modern-day combat converge for a series of thrilling matchups that promise to captivate fans around the world.
At the heart of this spectacular event is the headline attraction, a clash between two of the planet’s greatest pound-for-pound strikers. Reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9, known for his invincible record and devastating knockout power, will put his coveted belt on the line against the formidable three-division K-1 World Champion Takeru Segawa. The stage is set for an epic World Title super-fight that could redefine the landscape of the flyweight kickboxing division.
Adding to the excitement, ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo is set to defend his gold in a rematch against European rival Tommy Langaker. This follows their classic showdown in June 2023, promising fans another display of high-level grappling skills. In another highly anticipated bout, Japanese legend and former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion Shinya Aoki will finally face off against American phenom Sage Northcutt in a matchup that has been brewing for almost three years.
The fight card for ONE 165 is stacked with marquee matchups, including a catchweight clash between Yoshihiro Akiyama and Nieky Holzken, and a featherweight showdown between Garry Tonon and Martin Nguyen. With big names and intense battles across various weight classes, ONE 165 is gearing up to be a night to remember in the world of combat sports. Make sure to mark your calendar, set a reminder, and secure your tickets for this spectacular event.
Fight Card:
- Flyweight Kickboxing: Superlek Kiatmuu9 (c) vs. Takeru Segawa
- Lightweight Submission Grappling: Kade Ruotolo (c) vs. Tommy Langaker
- Lightweight: Shinya Aoki vs. Sage Northcutt
- Catchweight (187.25 lb): Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Nieky Holzken
- Catchweight (156.5 lb) Kickboxing: Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong vs. Marat Grigorian
- Featherweight: Garry Tonon vs. Martin Nguyen
- Women’s Atomweight: Itsuki Hirata vs. Ayaka Miura
- Flyweight: Danny Kingad vs. Yuya Wakamatsu
- Heavyweight Kickboxing: Rade Opačić vs. Iraj Azizpour
- Strawweight: Bokang Masunyane vs. Keito Yamakita
- Strawweight: Hiroba Minowa vs. Gustavo Balart
