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Yushin Okami vs. James Nakashima Set for One Championship 'Dawn of Heroes'

One Championship has confirmed a welterweight showdown for its Aug. 2 event in Manila, Philippines. Dubbed "Dawn of Heroes," the main card will now also include a bout between American James Nakashima and veteran mixed martial artist Yushin Okami.

The Pacific island will also host the return of two former Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholders in flyweight Demetrious Johnson and lightweight Eddie Alvarez. Johnson won his debut appearance with One, but Alvarez was felled by Timofey Nastyukhin. Alvarez will be looking for redemption when he faces off against former One titleholder Eduard Folayang.