ONE Championship: Naito demands Takeru bout – ‘I’m underrated, he’s overrated’
South China Morning Post - SportsSaturday, June 14, 2025 at 7:33:16 AM
Rising MMA star Taiki "Silent Sniper" Naito is making waves by calling out fellow Japanese fighter Takeru Segawa for a high-stakes showdown at ONE 173 in Japan this November. Naito, who hasn’t competed in his home country in a while, isn’t just asking for the fight—he’s throwing some shade, claiming he’s underrated while Takeru gets too much hype. Though nothing’s confirmed yet, Naito’s pushing hard for what could be the defining moment of his career.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another fight request—it’s a bold challenge with hometown pride and personal stakes. Naito’s callout adds drama to ONE Championship’s return to Japan, and if this matchup happens, it could be a massive draw for fans. It’s also a classic underdog story in the making, with Naito positioning himself as the overlooked talent ready to prove himself against a bigger name. For fight fans, that’s always worth watching.
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