The ONE 165 weigh-ins and hydration tests are underway in Tokyo, with fighters like Takeru Segawa, Akiyama Yoshihiro, Iraj Azizpour, and Tommy Langaker passing the tests. However, Langaker faced hydration issues. Shinya Aoki and Sage Northcutt are set for an epic lightweight showdown, but Northcutt withdraws last minute, replaced by John Lineker. Garry Tonon submits Martin Nguyen in the first round. Nieky Holzken defeats Yoshihiro Akiyama via KO in the first round. Superlek wins against Takeru in a closely contested fight. Post-fight, Superlek expresses his struggles during the fight against Takeru.
Superlek says “my body literally froze” after a shot from Takeru in the third round. “I had to do whatever it takes to survive.” #ONEChampionship #ONE165 @sportskeedaMMA https://t.co/0ieOE94JBG
#ONE165: Shinya Aoki def. John Lineker by Submission (rear-naked choke) Round 1, 3:00 via @the3els #MMA https://t.co/ClWhdr89zz
Garry Tonon gets the RNC finish at ONE 165 Notice how Tonon posts on his elbow after he switches sides instead of his shoulder? That makes it easier for the choking arm to slip in Love his grappling game in MMA Hope he can escape ONE soon https://t.co/1wRkJZ6gtq
#ONE165 Results: Garry Tonon def. Martin Nguyen by Submission (rear-naked choke) Round 1, 4:41 via @the3els #MMA https://t.co/tl4Y2ueLTi
Seeking the Superlek vs Takeru scorecards but am told all three judges scored it 4-1 Superlek. #ONEChampionship #ONE165
Nieky Holzken floored Yoshihiro Akiyama in the first round of their "Special Rules" fight in ONE 165 💥😲 https://t.co/xQAUVc3gIL
Kade Ruotolo looking unstoppable right now and he's only going to get better. Meanwhile, it will be exciting to see what he can do in Mixed Martial Arts. He says he's been putting in the work... #ONE165 #KadeRuotolo https://t.co/khlpCTpeCR
Beautiful shot of the champ. #ONE165 #Superlek https://t.co/eib8HnOWa2
Here's how all of the STELLAR bouts went down at ONE 165 💥 Which fight was your favorite? 👀 Watch the ONE 165 full event replay 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 #ONE165 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/BqMnGKsM22
Post-fight interview with @k1takeru 😢 The kickboxing icon said he gave everything and wanted to give power to the Japanese people, especially following the recent earthquake tragedy. #ONE165 #Kickboxing #Japan #Jkick #Takeru #ONEchampionship #Tokyo #Superlek https://t.co/oAm8Io0qjU
Superlek was dishing out some beautiful knees throughout. Worked wonders in the fifth as Takeru continued to march forward. Sizzling atmosphere for the main event 👌 #ONE165 #Takeru #Superlek https://t.co/q881IFHBCe
That third round from Takeru tore the roof off. A rematch at some point would be interesting. #ONE165 #Superlek #Takeru https://t.co/c3Pam9CZk7
Superlek is the goat
Superlek says he's down for rematches with #Rodtang or #Takeru and wants to bring the belt back to Thailand. #ONE165 https://t.co/qTzZbeFKyJ
An emotional, tearful Takeru after the fight thanks the Ariake Arena crowd in Tokyo. Don’t think I’ve ever heard a louder roar than when he unloaded that barrage on Superlek in the third. @sportskeedaMMA #ONEChampionship #ONE165 https://t.co/7DsZ2YrkpZ
The judges agreed with you, D! A great W for Superlek! #ONE165 https://t.co/75g901BgVw
That last round was very close. Honestly it could be a 10-10. Either way, I have Superlek winning the fight. #ONE165
Superlek 1,2,4,5. Incredible fight. #ONE165
Superlek thinks he has done enough. Here comes @yodchatri with the belt. @sportskeedaMMA #ONEChampionship https://t.co/lV74e2eSBW
“The Kicking Machine” is putting in WORK 🦿 Purchase the PPV now to catch the rest of ONE 165! #ONE165 | 🔴 Live Now 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/N2YyePorTt
This is absolute box office. What a fight! #SuperlekvsTakeru #ONE165 https://t.co/o4bcYyIhd5
Superlek looking so sharp! Destroying Takeru's lead leg with low kicks... #ONE165 https://t.co/tPt9ivvBYJ
How did Superlek survive that round. https://t.co/uOo9TiWOI2
FINALLY Takeru opens up. Murdering Superlek's body
Really strong start for Superlek. I don't know if Takeru has any answer for those low kicks. #ONE165
Superlek throwing hook kicks. Takeru's lead leg is getting beat up a bit.
“THE NATURAL BORN CRUSHER” ⭐️ Takeru makes the walk for his ONE debut! @takerusegawa Purchase the PPV now to catch the rest of ONE 165! #ONE165 | 🔴 Live Now 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/T1eliwigwx
Takeru makes the walk. #ONEChampionship #one165 @sportskeedaMMA https://t.co/W9A84dqeKW
Kade Ruotolo gets the decision victory against Tommy Langaker and successfully defends his ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling title 🏆🥋 #ONE165 https://t.co/0uUAGpQplk
.@a_ok_i post-fight interview following his 1st round submission win against John Lineker. #ONE165
Shinya Aoki submits John Lineker in the first round via RNC 🥋 #ONE165 https://t.co/DpHdvubqPt
Shinya just made eaaaasy work of Lineker
Shinya Aoki gets the tap in the first round against John Lineker via RNC. And the Ariake Arena goes wild. What a strange situation. #ONEChampionship #ONE165 @sportskeedaMMA https://t.co/2svoz8hiC9
RAPID FIRE ⚡️ Nieky Holzken stops “Sexyama” in under a round! Purchase the PPV now to catch the rest of ONE 165! #ONE165 | 🔴 Live Now 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/2myA41T3h1
“Sexyama” is in the building 🙇 @akiyamayoshihir Purchase the PPV now to catch the rest of ONE 165! #ONE165 | 🔴 Live Now 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/pyyMlccChK
Nieky Holzken destroys Sexyama getting a first round knockout 💥 #ONE165 https://t.co/VHAYi483VD
Nieky Holzken defeats Yoshihiro Akiyama via KO in the 1st round in their special rules bout #ONE165 https://t.co/FQUr8BVwRZ
Nieky Holzken finishes Akiyama in round 1 #ONE165 #ONEChampionship #ONEチャンピオンシップ #Kickboxing #Tokyo #Japan #東京 #日本 #WeAreONE https://t.co/OSnPsNn9Yp
Garry Tonon gets our first US$50K bonus of the night! 💰 @Garry_Tonon Purchase the PPV now to catch the rest of ONE 165! #ONE165 | 🔴 Live Now 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/TD736o8WsP
Garry Tonon gets our first US$50K bonus of the night! 💰 Purchase the PPV now to catch the rest of ONE 165! #ONE165 | 🔴 Live Now 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/cEbFoAFX61
Sage Northcutt issues statement on why he’s not fighting Shinya Aoki tonight via instagram 🗣️ #ONE165 https://t.co/FCbtg9wQXV
Sage Nortcutt makes a statement via IG after withdrawing from #ONE165 last minute due to issues with his corner. John Lineker replaces him to take on Shinya Aoki. https://t.co/YXEhNBsOgY
.@Garry_Tonon 🇺🇸 says having the belt wrapped around his waist is 'inevitable' and plans to buy a Japanese toilet with his 50K USD bonus 💰 after submitting former double champ Martin Nguyen 🇦🇺🇻🇳 via first round rear naked choke #ONE165 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/PycLtpGC1W
LOCKED IN 🔒 Garry Tonon submits Martin Nguyen in Round 1! @Garry_Tonon Purchase the PPV now to catch the rest of ONE 165! #ONE165 | 🔴 Live Now 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/LQgHcbRnw7
Ayaka Miura earns a STATEMENT win over Itsuki Hirata! 💪 Who’s next? @ayk917m Purchase the PPV now to catch the rest of ONE 165! #ONE165 | 🔴 Live Now 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/9xPF6qu3sx
.@Garry_Tonon gets a US$50,000 bonus from Chatri. “I’m immediately buying a Japanese toilet when I get home,” the American says. #ONEChampionship @sportskeedaMMA https://t.co/IkZgeJDUaJ
Garry Tonon defeats Martin Nguyen via Submission (RNC) in the 1st Round #ONE165 https://t.co/lbBRMk3aZb
.@Garry_Tonon taps Martin Nguyen via rear naked choke in the dying seconds of the first round. First finish of the night, woke the crowd up at ONE 165 in Tokyo. #ONEChampionship @sportskeedaMMA https://t.co/o8ZEhNSOIK
Garry Tonon sliced through Martin Nguyen with complete ease. Damn good performance against a really experienced former champ. #ONE165
Gary Tonon smokes Martin Nguyen with a first round RNC #ONE165
.@Garry_Tonon taps Martin Nguyen via rear naked choke in the dying seconds of the first round. First finish of the night, woke the crowd up at ONE 165 in Tokyo. #ONEChampionship https://t.co/zkQXR5YKdJ
Sage Northcutt out - John Lineker in! 😮 #ONE165 https://t.co/ck7mdwxj5I
John Lineker might catch a case tonight by killing Shinya Aoki my god
Dom Lau announces Sage Northcutt is out, John Lineker is in against Shinya Aoki. “Unforeseen circumstances with his cornerman.” #ONEChampionship #ONE165
WHAT. AOKI VS. LINEKER?? https://t.co/tgJtGjOjxS
Yuya Wakamatsu with the grounded knees 🦵💥 Purchase the PPV now to catch the rest of ONE 165! #ONE165 | 🔴 Live Now 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/BkcbrvUjJA
Cool as a cucumber 🥒 Who’s going home with the flyweight kickboxing strap today? Purchase the PPV now to catch the rest of ONE 165! #ONE165 | 🔴 Live Now 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/F9nIxUMYAY
LIVE: ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru Prelims (Last fight up now): ▶️https://t.co/zuWGS2iunt Main Card PPV ▶️https://t.co/rdNxkWC0MT https://t.co/eRSi4mnXAj
Iraj Azizpour 🇮🇷makes the walk to the always-classic Rocky theme 🥊. The Iranian is coming off of a loss to the champ Roman Kryklia 🇺🇦. Should be a cracker against Opacic 🇷🇸 #ONE165 https://t.co/zm2Pk5sKff
Bokang Masunyane with the SLAM! 🤼 Purchase the PPV now to catch the rest of ONE 165! #ONE165 | 🔴 Live Now 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/1lYHwd8uTL
Hiroba Minowa writhing in agony after a low blow from Gustavo Balart in the ONE 165 opener. @sportskeedaMMA #ONEChampionship https://t.co/L8cQiHCiD3
ONE 165 IS LIVE #ONE165 | @ONEChampionship https://t.co/LB7JgBcfFV
We. Are. LIVE 🤩 Secure your ONE 165 PPV now to watch your favorite martial arts stars bringing the action in Tokyo, Japan! 💥 #ONE165 | 🔴 Live Now 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 https://t.co/rdkIyI35FX
Superlek 🇹🇭has some of the sharpest elbows in the game ⚔️ #ONE165 https://t.co/fXZB0mpX2j
"Are you out of your mind?" 😂 Former two-division king Aung La N Sang makes his pick for the main event of ONE 165 🤩 Do you agree? #ONE165 | Today at 5PM JST/3AM ET 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 https://t.co/yBTnxj3H9D
Starling and Savage go the distance in the co-main event at BKFC Fight Night! #BKFCABQ #BKFCFightNight https://t.co/NlZt2A1ElX
Taylor Starling defeats Jenny Savage via unanimous decision. #BKFCABQ https://t.co/qONPmcn4U0
Savage landed a huge shot to end round 4! This is a very good fight heading into the 5th round. #BKFCABQ
Open scoring is badass! 2-0 Starling so Savage knew she was down to start the round but Starling still kept great distance. Both landed some clean shots in RD3! #BKFCABQ https://t.co/vVDXttf4ZD
After 2 rounds we have a very technical fight between Starling and Savage. Distance management advantage to Starling. I’m not sure how this is scored so I’m not attempting to guess who is ahead. #BKFCABQ
.@MartinNguyenMMA with a warning for Garry Tonon. "If my eyes work tonight, I see everything, and he's gonna be in trouble." Full interview for @sportskeeda_mma here: https://t.co/eyLeioMvaA #ONEChampionship #ONE165 https://t.co/4syzsy4wPQ
Brutal sport bare knuckle is. #BKFC is very good though. I’m very impressed with the ads during the live event. A lot of brands that are 🇺🇸 made. A lot of cool shit honestly. All around a very badass thing they have going over there! 🤜🫶
The show is about to BEGIN 🎇 Don't miss any of the action going down in Tokyo TONIGHT at ONE 165! Art by Nikitos Burgov #ONE165 | Today 5PM JST | Sun 3AM ET 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 https://t.co/8lLYF2aERQ
-#ONE165 Start Time- Main Event: Superlek vs. Takeru 3 am ET/midnight PT #MMATwitter https://t.co/pA5zNHo0SK
I've known this young man for a longtime. He's the real deal. Can't wait to see where he ends up in the #NFL #NFLDraft https://t.co/J78Z79HJbN
Tag-team perfection 🤝 Don‘t forget to purchase the ONE 165 PPV to catch Kade Ruotolo defend the lightweight submission grappling crown against Tommy Langaker! #ONE165 | Today 5PM JST | Sun 3AM ET 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm4TH5 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuxNG9 https://t.co/mh6oCzMJZh
Garry Tonon reveals best MMA grapplers, how he’s adapted style to pull off submissions https://t.co/Oyhtz5z7rA
Let's go!!! 🔥🔥🔥 #Superlek 🇹🇭 vs @takerusegawa 🇯🇵 @ONEChampionship #ONE165 https://t.co/yYzEygvV2b
ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion @fabriciowdb🇧🇷offers some good insight into the main event between @takerusegawa 🇯🇵 and Superlek 🇹🇭 #ONE165 #ONEChampionship #Kickboxing https://t.co/cxiasuVMuj
ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion @fabriciowdb 🇧🇷offers some good insight into the main event between @takerusegawa 🇯🇵and Superlek 🇹🇭. #ONE165 #ONEChampionship #kickbxoung https://t.co/Y9JMoR5EkK
Some palpable tension between @ayk917m, @_itsuki_h_ at the ONE 165 ceremonial weigh ins and face offs. @sportskeedaMMA #ONEChampionship https://t.co/X4OLq8YHj4
.@_itsuki_h_ and Ayaka Miura go nose-to-nose ahead of their atomweight clash at #ONE165 🇯🇵🔥 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/cfkhYS1zpy
Superlek and @takerusegawa get into it at the ONE 165 ceremonial weigh-ins and face offs. Head to head. @yodchatri steps between them. #ONEChampionship #ONE165 https://t.co/QtmGjkrnI7
Superlek and @takerusegawa get into it at the ONE 166 ceremonial weigh-ins and face offs. Head to head. @yodchatri steps between them. #ONEChampionship #ONE165 https://t.co/zeqF3O03ux
Superlek and Takeru face off for the last time before meeting in the main event at #ONE165 - It's on! #ONEChampionship #Superlek #takeru https://t.co/7ScQlkaL2t
"Sage Northcutt has no place in the martial arts world" - Brutal from Shinya ahead of their clash at #ONE165 https://t.co/myIFKGvgne
Shinya @a_ok_i says Sage Northcutt has “no place in martial arts”. #ONEChampionship #ONE165 https://t.co/4bwd90ifeQ
The special rules super-fight is OFFICIAL 👊 Will it go the distance or end quickly? 👀 @akiyamayoshihir @niekyholzken #ONE165 | Sun Jan 28 at 5PM JST 🎟️ Tickets 👉 https://t.co/9BTfk5i7f8 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm5rwD 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuylvH https://t.co/KI8dSchscc
Inside the ONE 165 weighs-ins for @sportskeedaMMA. Superlek's easiest weight cut ever. @takerusegawa on weight when he woke up. And why John Lineker turned up out of nowhere. Read more: https://t.co/vqtQP53CTx
Rough loss to Le was turning point for me, says @Garry_Tonon, ahead of Nguyen bout https://t.co/0eK7yPCKon #ONE165
No weigh-in or hydration issues for @_itsuki_h_ Seems she’s figured out the process. @sportskeedaMMA #ONEChampionship https://t.co/adeFADCkio
Sage Northcutt vs. Shinya Aoki is all SET 🔥 Who wins this epic lightweight showdown on Sunday? @sagenorthcutt @a_ok_i #ONE165 | Sun Jan 28 at 5PM JST 🎟️ Tickets 👉 https://t.co/9BTfk5i7f8 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm5rwD 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuylvH https://t.co/7HMrdNmcEo
Itsuki Hirata and Ayaka Miura are ready to RUMBLE 👊 Who will head home with the W on Sunday? @_itsuki_h_ @ayk917m #ONE165 | Sun Jan 28 at 5PM JST 🎟️ Tickets 👉 https://t.co/9BTfk5i7f8 🇯🇵 Abema PPV 👉 https://t.co/xQ4Ifm5rwD 🌍 Global PPV 👉 https://t.co/8azyYuylvH https://t.co/grjRZJ2oWF
Gotta love Shinya @a_ok_i weighing in fully clothed. @sportskeedaMMA #ONEChampionship https://t.co/9nq7UAxiVU
Tommy Langaker passes hydration at the 3rd attempt and then makes weight ✅ That’s everyone, all fights proceed as planned at ONE 165. With an hour and 20 mins to go. That’s got to be a first. @sportskeedaMMA #ONEChampionship https://t.co/F9EO2WigH2
All fighters have now come in for the ONE 165 hydration tests and weigh ins. Only Tommy Langaker has yet to pass. He failed hydration twice. #ONEChampionship https://t.co/McHYGEu7l5
Sexyama @akiyamayoshihir texting while weighing in 👌 @sportskeedaMMA #ONEChampionship #ONE165 https://t.co/rS5hddmhIP
Classy touch from Iraj Azizpour. He weighs in wearing a t-shirt in tribute to his late compatriot Fariyar Aminipour. @sportskeedaMMA #ONEChampionship #ONE165 https://t.co/ckjPPeiDix
A chiselled @takerusegawa passes hydration and makes weight ✅ @sportskeedaMMA #ONEChampionship https://t.co/hl9xUQBOgX
134.75 lb - @takerusegawa makes weight! #ONE165 https://t.co/J2w3lKTdt7
ONE 165 weigh ins and hydration tests coming up in Tokyo. Follow @sportskeedaMMA for all the best fight week coverage. #ONEChampionship https://t.co/0LsMRIY6BO
Tonight @KarateCombat is hosting their first event #KCK1 at the house of Rick Ross. They’re doing phenomenal things over there with innovation and even investment opportunities $karate Watch for yourself it’s pretty dope. Worth buying up a few shares of the stock $karate 🫶 https://t.co/FRl5IURlVv
Live now @KarateCombat is hosting their first event #KCK1 at the house of Rick Ross. They’re doing phenomenal things over there with innovation and even investment opportunities $karate Watch for yourself it’s pretty dope. Worth buying up a few shares of the stock $karate 🫶 https://t.co/eRrnxmXJAL
Karate 🥋 Combat always has the coolest venues in all of Combat Sports. A video game come to life #KCK1 https://t.co/YyhckoMfAK
Sage Northcutt not afraid of Shinya Aoki’s jiu-jitsu: ‘It’s not just a grappling match’ https://t.co/FEY51Ycu30