Diogo Reis Moves Up In Weight To Face Yuki Takahashi At ONE Fight Night 43

Diogo Reis will now be moving up to bantamweight to face Yuki Takahashi at ONE Fight Night 43 on May 15th, 2026. This will mark the first time that Reis has competed at this weight class for ONE Championship, as both of his previous matches have been at flyweight instead. That’s also the division he […]

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Diogo Reis, a prominent no-gi grappler and black belt under Melqui Galvao, is slated to move up a weight class to face Japanese black belt Yuki Takahashi in a submission grappling match at ONE Fight Night 43. Reis has had a remarkable year, highlighted by his victory at the IBJJF No-Gi World Championship at featherweight and an appearance at ADCC 2022. This will be his second outing in ONE Championship, following a successful debut where he defeated Amir Aliakbari.

This upcoming bout presents a significant challenge for Reis as he transitions from featherweight to the bantamweight division. His opponent, Yuki Takahashi, is a highly respected Japanese grappler with a strong background, having competed in promotions such as Quintet and Polaris. Takahashi will be making his ONE Championship debut, aiming to make a strong impression against the seasoned Reis. The match is anticipated to be a compelling clash of grappling styles, with Reis testing his abilities in a heavier division against a formidable new opponent.