After exiting K-1 in rather a surprising way, Yuki Yoza has now joined ONE Championship along with his fellow Team Vasileus teammates Takeru Segawa and current ONE interim featherweight kickboxing champion Masaaki Noiri, and now as the third man in from the top kickboxing gym in Japan in the stacked bantamweight division.
Yuki Yoza has carved a path of destruction in K-1, winning over notable kickboxers and Muay Thai fighters, including the former ONE flyweight kickboxing champion Petchdam. He is also a unique fighter in his own right, with karate-style calf kicks, footwork, and explosive spinning techniques.
Yuki Yoza is the newest monster at bantamweight.
The lower weight classes are known for their striking monsters, such as Rodtang and Superlek at flyweight, and boast a formidable roster at bantamweight, including Wei Rui, Elias Ennahachi, Petchtanong, and champion Jonathan Haggerty. The Japanese phenom has his hands full, as a matchup against any of these championship-level fighters could main event any one card. However, as the K-1 fighters initially struggle in their debuts, it may be a more difficult affair for Yoza. No matter who he faces, it won’t be easy, as K-1 fighters want to fight the best as quickly as possible – just as it should be.
