KARIYA CITY, Aichi, Japan — September 5, 2026 — HEAT 59 delivered a dramatic ISKA World Championship showdown at Aioi Hall, where Nepal’s Abriral “Cheetah” Ghimire scored a spectacular knockout victory over France’s Matthan Choinard to capture the vacant ISKA World Super-Welterweight Championship.

Presented by Mr. Tamio Shimura, the event matched two accomplished international fighters for the vacant 70 kg K-1 Rules World title. Ghimire entered the contest as the reigning ISKA Intercontinental Champion, while also holding HEAT and KRUSH titles, while Choinard brought the experience of a former ISKA World Champion.

The championship fight erupted in the second round as both men committed to heavy exchanges, trading powerful punches and absorbing significant punishment. In the middle of the furious exchange, Ghimire found the decisive opening and landed the blow that sent Choinard down for the knockout.

The victory crowned Abriral “Cheetah” Ghimire as the new ISKA World Super-Welterweight Champion, adding the sport’s ultimate championship honor to his growing collection of titles.

From Intercontinental Champion to World Champion — “Cheetah” Ghimire conquered the world stage in Japan.