Yuya Wakamatsu prepares for ONE SAMURAI 3 flyweight bout in Yokohama

Former ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Yuya Wakamatsu is preparing for his upcoming flyweight co-main event against Willie van Rooyen. The fight is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, at Yokohama Buntai. Leading up to the bout, Wakamatsu has focused on spiritual rituals to refine his mental state. He participates in Goma fire ceremonies at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and practices waterfall meditation as part of his training. These rituals represent a core component of his preparation, which he views as a way to combine physical conditioning with traditional Japanese spiritual practices. The 31-year-old fighter draws significant inspiration from the Buddhist deity Fudo Myoo, a figure he has long associated with his martial arts journey and personal resolve.

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