Shozo Isojima beats Eduard Folayang by TKO in round 1 at ONE Championship The Inner Circle 21
Shozo Isojima stopped Eduard Folayang by TKO in the opening round at ONE Championship The Inner Circle 21, ending the lightweight contest late in the first frame. The finish came at four minutes and twenty-nine seconds, handing Folayang his first career defeat whilst Isojima opened his professional account with a stoppage win.
How it ended
The decisive sequence unfolded deep into round one, with the referee waving off the action at the four-minute-twenty-nine-second mark. Isojima's finish was emphatic enough to earn the TKO designation, marking his debut with a knockout victory. Folayang was unable to reach the bell in what proved a short night's work for both men.
Updated records
- Eduard Folayang — 0-1
- Shozo Isojima — 1-0 (1 KO)
What's next
Isojima moves to one win and zero losses, with one knockout finish on his ledger after a statement-making debut. Folayang drops to no wins and one loss, facing an immediate rebuild after the early setback. Both lightweights now await their respective paths forward in ONE Championship's packed division.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Eduard Folayang vs Shozo Isojima?
Shozo Isojima defeated Eduard Folayang by TKO in round 1 at ONE Championship The Inner Circle 21.
How did Eduard Folayang vs Shozo Isojima end?
The fight ended by TKO in round 1 at 4:29.
What's Shozo Isojima's record now?
Shozo Isojima now stands at 1-0 (1 KO).
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