After losing their first fight in February, Kaito was able to successfully defend his SHOOT BOXING Super Welterweight title against Petchmorakot last Saturday.

The Japanese fighter pulled away in the championship rounds, landing the more effective shots.

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Exclusive!

We sat down with Riku 'GOD LEFT' Kazushima, reigning RISE Flyweight champion, and talked about his humble beginnings, training in Thailand, and his journey of becoming the best fighter in the world.

Full interview: beyondkick.com/interview/inte…

海外の方にこれまでの自分の格闘技人生の事や、これからの目標など色々インタビューして頂きました！

是非読んでもらえたら嬉しいです✌️

Chingiz Allazov is looking sharp!

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Rob Kaman.

PKA champion
WKA champion
STAR champion
50+ KOs

Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez is a true legend of the sport and one of the most significant American kickboxers of all time. I'm definitely looking forward to this.

I wrote an article for Beyond Kickboxing about kickboxing icon Benny Urquidez, who's getting a documentary about his life story. The documentary called 'The Jet' is co-produced by 'The Matrix' and 'John Wick' star Keanu Reeves and Academy Award-winning producer Fisher Stevens.

Hollywood action star Keanu Reeves has joined forces with Academy Award-winning producer Fisher Stevens to co-produce a documentary on the life story of American kickboxing icon Benny Urquidez. (via Kimball)

beyondkick.com/news/keanu-ree…

Been a busy week so haven't had much time to spend on the old channel but figured I should get something out.

Did a bit of a news round-up on some of the big stories that have come out in the past week or so in ONE Championship.

youtu.be/CrsxPukx1YU

Chatri Sityodtong has revealed plans for another Featherweight Grand Prix later this year.

He spoke to Nicolas Atkin and confirmed that reigning champion Chingiz Allazov will make his return, and will enter the bracket opposite of Superbon.

Full story: bit.ly/ONEGP2024

Going to go live in a few minutes to discuss this news + Smilla Sundell/Iman Barlow.

Join in here: youtube.com/live/HFYy40Ybn…

Giorgio Petrosyan will make his return to professional competition against the WAKO-Pro World Super Welterweight (-69.1 KG) champion Sergio Sanchez at Petrosyanmania on May 18.

beyondkick.com/news/giorgio-p…

Will chop it up with liam harrison on Wednesday around 9pm SGT/2pm UK time/9am EST.

Come join: youtube.com/live/otyOsNOUL…
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Amid controversies regarding the lack of fight opportunities, Chatri Sityodtong promised a different course for the remainder of the year, with a stronger focus on international events and fighters.

RISE has announced two big championship fights.

Kazuki Osaki will have the opportunity to prove he's still among the best in the sport against the next-best fighter in his division – Jin Mandokoro.

Plus, Arina Kobayashi takes on Manazo Kobayashi.

beyondkick.com/news/kazuki-os…

Iman Barlow, 30, has announced her retirement from combat sports on social media. 'Pretty Killer' cites the lack of fight opportunities in ONE Championship as the reason she's walking away from the sport.

Full story: bit.ly/ImanRetirement

Going live in an hour to recap last weekend's ONE Friday Fights 58 and ONE Fight Night 21 double header.

+ latest ONE Championship news and live Q&A

Join in: youtube.com/live/9LWe5ATni…