Shuya Kamikubo Marks a New Win Streak in Singapore
Four months after a smashing debut in ONE Championship, former DEEP Tournament champ Shuya Kamikubo is all set to keep the heat coming. The young offensive powerhouse from Kawasaki, Japan, will face Singaporean fighter “Jungle Cat” Muhammad Aiman at the ONE: HEART OF THE LION event on Nov. 9. He’s dreaming of yet another victory.
Why the 25‑Year‑Old Is So Confident
“I’ve got a serious edge when it comes to takedowns and scrambling,” Kamikubo told reporters. “Aiman will try to escape the ground fight, but I’ll keep my grip—control the scramble, set myself up for the perfect position, and finish it.”
Kind of a Fighter That Knows How to Play the Game
After he vaulted onto the ONE scene by stopping “The Terminator” Sunoto with a second‑round TKO, Kamikubo reflected that he was just getting started. “I wasn’t worried about Sunoto’s takedowns, but I got taken down easily. He gassed in the first round, and my offense was almost one‑dimensional. I know I can be more diverse and effective.”
- He learned that he still has room for improvement.
- Despite his humble admission, he feels he can keep pace with the top fighters.
Facing a “Jungle Cat” Assured to Deliver
Aiman isn’t shy of taking on the best—most recently he stunned undefeated Chinese star “Rock Man” Chen Lei in September. Kamikubo said he was impressed by the Jungle Cat’s style: “Aggressive striker, good distance control, and sharp reflexes.”
“He knows how to fight when things get wet. He’s not tired to just quit—he’s methodical and deliberate with his positioning,” Kamikubo added. “I’ll be ready for the possibility of a three‑five‑minute climax. The fight might unfold differently, so I need to be ready for anything.”
What’s at Stake
Breaking into ONE’s bantamweight scene, Kamikubo is hoping to extend his winning streak to five—a record that will surely put him on the radar of the division’s elite.
“Not a Natural Talent, But I’ll Fight My Heart Out”
Even with a winning record, the Japanese fighter remains humble. He says his success comes from hard work rather than natural skill. “I can’t fight with flash or flair, but I’ll fight with all my heart and hope to inspire anyone watching.”
