MANILA, Philippines — Lito Adiwang bounced back in ONE Championship after scoring a second round knockout over Japanese foe Namiki Kawahara in ONE: Unbreakable in Singapore Friday night.
Adiwang, who is fresh from a loss to Kawahara's compatriot Hiroba Minowa last year, reasserted his status as a contender in the strawweight division.
Adiwang caught Kawahara with a left hook as the Japanese fighter lunged forward around two minutes into the second round to deliver the knockout blow against his opponent.
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The 27-year-old notched his third win in four tries with the Singapore promotion.
Adiwang's victory over the Japanese fighter came at a tumultuous time for the Filipino's life after he lost his mother late December.
"This is for you Mama," Adiwang proclaimed after his win.
In the main event of ONE: Unbreakable, Capitan Petchyindee Academy dethroned Alaverdi Ramazanov as the Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion via second round knockout.