GUMP, who calls Hideto Inui about two weight classes bigger, says he is stronger and expects no damage in their ONE kickboxing bout at ONE SAMURAI 5 on Nov. 18 in Tokyo.
What we know
- GUMP (TEAM TEPPEN) fights Hideto Inui (BANG BANG GYM) at ONE SAMURAI 5 on Nov. 18 at EBARA WAVE Arena Ota in Tokyo.
- The bout is a ONE bantamweight (65.8 kg) kickboxing fight, three rounds of three minutes.
- Inui is the fourth KROSS x OVER welterweight kickboxing champion.
- GUMP says he has passed ONE hydration tests in both of his previous ONE appearances.
- Ryushin Nasukawa fights Mahdi Jamali on the same ONE SAMURAI 5 card.
Reported, not confirmed
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Performance bonuses at ONE SAMURAI 4 totaled 45 million yen.
Gong Kakutogi
GUMP is giving up size and power on paper, and he knows it. Ahead of his bout with Hideto Inui at ONE SAMURAI 5, the TEAM TEPPEN fighter said he rates Inui a strong, well-built puncher but insists he will not be hurt.
GUMP held an open workout at his gym in Matsudo, Chiba, on Oct. 29. He worked mostly right-side weapons on the mitts: the right middle kick, right straight, right calf kick and right knee. He also did mass sparring with his teammate Ryushin Nasukawa.
Inui is a southpaw and the fourth KROSS x OVER welterweight kickboxing champion. GUMP estimates he is about two weight classes bigger. After watching some footage, he described Inui as more of a power type than a technician. He conceded Inui probably has the edge in power, but said he is the one with more volume and physical strength.
GUMP has fought in ONE twice already, including a ONE Friday Fights bout, and says the rules, including no catching of kicks, are no problem. He is working with a weight-cutting specialist and says he passed hydration tests in both previous ONE appearances, so he expects no issue making 65.8 kg.
He also has the performance bonus in mind. Bonuses at ONE SAMURAI 4 totaled 45 million yen. GUMP said he wants one but will focus on winning first. His stated goal is to win and set up his two teammates, Nasukawa and Masashi Kumura. Nasukawa fights Mahdi Jamali on the same Nov. 18 card.
The bout is three three-minute rounds. Watch whether Inui's power can break through GUMP's volume early, and whether GUMP's pace can hold up against a much bigger opponent.
GUMP held an open workout at his gym in Matsudo, Chiba, on Oct. 29. He worked mostly right-side weapons on the mitts: the right middle kick, right straight, right calf kick and right knee. He also did mass sparring with his teammate Ryushin Nasukawa.
Inui is a southpaw and the fourth KROSS x OVER welterweight kickboxing champion. GUMP estimates he is about two weight classes bigger. After watching some footage, he described Inui as more of a power type than a technician. He conceded Inui probably has the edge in power, but said he is the one with more volume and physical strength.
GUMP has fought in ONE twice already, including a ONE Friday Fights bout, and says the rules, including no catching of kicks, are no problem. He is working with a weight-cutting specialist and says he passed hydration tests in both previous ONE appearances, so he expects no issue making 65.8 kg.
He also has the performance bonus in mind. Bonuses at ONE SAMURAI 4 totaled 45 million yen. GUMP said he wants one but will focus on winning first. His stated goal is to win and set up his two teammates, Nasukawa and Masashi Kumura. Nasukawa fights Mahdi Jamali on the same Nov. 18 card.
The bout is three three-minute rounds. Watch whether Inui's power can break through GUMP's volume early, and whether GUMP's pace can hold up against a much bigger opponent.
- Summary
- GUMP, who calls Hideto Inui about two weight classes bigger, says he is stronger and expects no damage in their ONE kickboxing bout at ONE SAMURAI 5 on Nov. 18 in Tokyo.
- Key points (one per line)
- GUMP fights Hideto Inui at ONE SAMURAI 5 on Nov. 18 in Tokyo, under ONE bantamweight (65.8 kg) kickboxing rules.
GUMP calls Inui a strong power fighter but says he is stronger in volume and physical strength.
GUMP wants the performance bonus but says winning comes first.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- Gong Kakutogi | https://gonkaku.jp/articles/25257
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