Japanese Grappler Nobita Shocks Fans, Snags ONE Strawweight Title
After a stunning defeat in December that snapped his perfect streak, Yoshitaka “Nobita” Naito faced his nemesis, Brazilian jiu‑jitsu champ Alex “Little Rock” Silva, in a headline‑making rematch on Saturday, 12 May in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Who’s Re‑entering the Ring?
- Nobita (Japan) – a world‑class wrestler with a killer grip on the mat.
- Alex “Little Rock” Silva (Brazil) – the BJJ monarch who rocked the first fight with thunder‑clap leg kicks.
What Went Down?
The bell rang, and Silva went for the same leg‑kick strategy that beat Naito months ago. But the Japanese maestro had a plan: out‑wrestle, out‑pin, and out‑rage.
Within the first round, Naito launched a series of relentless takedowns, pulling Silva down and setting the stage for a ground tactical showdown. From the ground, he kept swarming Silva’s back, meaning the Brazilian had to scramble rather than attack.
Silva kept slicing it on the foot, but that was about it. Instead of capturing the grappling advantage he’d earned earlier, he had to fish for submission digs, which Nobita spectacularly snuffed out every time.
Late‑Fight Chaos
Sensing the advantage, Silva switched gears in the final frame, throwing his hands in a flurry of right‑hand strikes that left Naito looking palm‑deep. Lights flickered, jackets ripped, and the crowd went wild.
Yet, Naito was indifferent to the buzz: he closed the fight with an explosive ground‑pound: a right‑hook that sent the bad guy back into his hat. The crowd wasn’t sure if they were cheering a victory or a punch‑fest.
Outcome – A Split Decision
At the end, the judges granted Nobita the title by a razor‑thin split. His record jumps to 13–1, the wrestler’s career now boasts TWO ONE Strawweight titles.
In Short
Nobita deflects Silva’s legend, thanks to the traditional Japanese art of wrestling, and brings a triumphant smile to Jakarta’s arena. The rivalry’s history of one win each finally evened out, leaving fans buzzing with excitement and the next matchup on the horizon.
