Japanese kickboxing star Ryujin ‘Shindo’ Nasukawa, younger brother of globally recognized fighter Tenshin Nasukawa, made his highly anticipated ONE Championship debut against dangerous Thai knockout artist Thongpoon PK Saenchai in a three-round strawweight kickboxing battle at The Inner Circle 23.
The event went live in Asia primetime on Friday from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, exclusively for members of live.onefc.com.
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‘Shindo’ Ryujin Nasukawa faced Thongpoon PK Saenchai in a three-round strawweight kickboxing bout. Nasukawa, 20, is a former ISKA world champion and younger brother of Japanese megastar Tenshin Nasukawa, representing Team TEPPEN. Meanwhile, Thongpoon represents PK Saenchai.
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Round one: Thongpoon pushed the pace early, attacking with volume. Nasukawa absorbed the pressure but defended and weathered the early storm. It was a fast-paced contest to start, and fans were left on the edge of their seats. Nasukawa is proving every bit the fighter as advertised to be.
Round two: Nasukawa made some crucial adjustments between rounds. He threw hooks and knees, connecting on a few. Several strikes hit the midsection. Thongpoon was forced to take a step back. Nasukawa moved forward with aggression, throwing blistering combinations again. Strikes landed in succession. Punches connected as Nasukawa scored points.
Thongpoon was taking visible damage. Referees have observed the damage and have intervened. The fight has been stopped.
Nasukawa wins by referee stoppage, securing a victory in his debut in the world’s largest martial arts organization. With the victory, he improves his record to 19 wins and three losses.
Nasukawa’s victory marks his first win in ONE Championship, showcasing his elite skill and unmistakable power.
Ryujin Nasukawa defeats Thongpoon PK Saenchai via TKO (punches) at 2:00 of round two (kickboxing – strawweight), with zero knockdowns, but the referee stepped in to stop the fight.
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