Kingad Takes Claim to Flyweight Crown in a Jakarta Thriller
Jump‑start alert: Danny “The King” Kingad has just knocked the top of the ladder further apart from the rest of the flyweight contenders after a hard‑fought battle at ONE: Conquest of Heroes in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Battle Starts Hot‑Clipboard
- Wakamatsu arrives in style. The Japanese newcomer, known in Pancrase as “Little Piranha,” steps onto the scene as the reigning Flyweight Tournament Champion.
- Within minutes, a solid low kick to Kingad’s leading leg hammers the Filipino from his footing, setting the tone for the fight.
- Wakamatsu’s striking reign continues as he lands a thunderous right hand that sends the champion to the canvas.
- Kingad, however, shows his trademark resilience, springs back up, and re‑enters the fray looking shaken but unbroken.
Kingad’s Come‑Back Game Plan
- Despite being out‑struck in the opening round, Kingad pivots to a strategy of grappling, securing a takedown and nearly locking in a rear‑naked choke.
- Wakamatsu survives the hold, stays on his feet, and resurfaces with punches in the second round.
- Kingad gains confidence, and his spinning back‑kick delivers a thunderbolt to Wakamatsu’s midsection, giving the Filipino the floor.
- With a barrage of oblique kicks targeting Wakamatsu’s lead leg, Kingad reduces his opponent’s ability to punch with power.
Final Minutes: The Last Dance
- During the concluding round, Kingad’s striking dominates, complete with a slick two‑punch combo that leads to yet another takedown.
- With only 30 seconds left, Kingad sups the inevitable – another takedown, sealing Wakamatsu’s back and hunting for a late submission.
- Wakamatsu fights back, twists into top position, and unleashes a flurry of punches, but the clock bites the moment.
- All three judges crown Kingad, marking his record at 11‑1 and solidifying his claim as one of ONE’s finest flyweights.
What It Means
For Kingad: A display of perseverance, strategy, and pure knockout power that anchors his position in the upper echelons of ONE’s flyweight division.
For Wakamatsu: A valiant effort that proved he’s capable of taking on the best – a future star who will keep the division lively and unpredictable.
Half‑hearted, heroic, and razor‑sharp — ONE delivered a fight that felt less like a contest and more like an epic coming‑of‐age story for its flyweight warriors.
