At ONE Championship 166 in Qatar, Keito Yamakita showcased his exceptional grappling skills – by securing a stunning submission win against Jeremy Miado!
The event, held in Lusail, set the stage for an exciting night of fights, with Yamakita and Miado opening the show.
The match started aggressively, with Yamakita quickly bringing the fight to the ground.
Without hesitation, he attempted a no-hook Rear Naked Choke on Miado, a well-respected Filipino striker.
However, not content with his initial submission attempt, Yamakita seamlessly transitioned to a Bulldog Choke…
Leaving Miado with no choice but to tap out – all within the first four minutes of the opening round!
Check out the finish on the video below:
Keito Yamakita 🇯🇵 submits Jeremy Miado 🇵🇠with a bulldog choke in the 1st round 🙌#ONE166 pic.twitter.com/XnHLYv9pu1
— ONE Championship on SCMP (@scmpmartialarts) March 1, 2024
This victory marked an important moment in Yamakita’s career.
The former Pancrase champion, now rocking a 9-1 MMA record, bounced back impressively from a recent decision loss to Bokang Masunyane just over a month ago.
On the other side, Jeremy Miado faced a challenging night, with his record now standing at 10-7 under MMA rules.
This loss marks his third consecutive defeat in ONE Championship.
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