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James Nakashima: This is going to be a fight of inches

An important lightweight battle helps line the main card when James Nakashima welcomes Saygid Izagakhmaev to the Circle at ONE: Heavy Hitters on Friday, January 14, in ONE Championship’s first event of 2022.

James Nakashima Excited for Saygid Izagakhmaev Match

All of the focus is on Izagakhmaev heading into the contest. The talented Russian is backed by Khabib Nurmagomedov, and everyone is waiting to see what his protege can do in his first bout on the global stage.

But Nakashima is not ready to give up his position.