[PREVIEW] Nadaka Yoshinari vs. Songchainoi | The Rematch

EVENT DETAILS

  • Date: April 29, 2026 (Wednesday)
  • Location: Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan
  • Event: ONE SAMURAI 1
  • Broadcast: U-NEXT (Japan)

FIGHTER DATA: NADAKA YOSHINARI

  • Team/Gym: Eiwa Sports Gym
  • Height: 165 cm (5'5")
  • Weight Class: Atomweight
  • Record: ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion
  • Fight Style: Southpaw / Striking Prodigy. The undisputed king of the lower weight classes. Known for his flawless distance management, lightning-fast kicks, and lethal elbows. He captured the inaugural ONE Atomweight crown in 2025 and remains undefeated in the ONE circle.

FIGHTER DATA: SONGCHAINOI KIATSONGRIT

  • Team/Gym: Kiatsongrit Gym
  • Weight Class: Atomweight
  • Record: Top Contender (Riding a 9-fight ONE win streak)
  • Fight Style: Orthodox / Aggressive Hard Hitter. A devastating Thai brawler known for his iron chin and heavy low kicks. Since his 2023 loss to Nadaka in Japan, he has evolved into an absolute monster inside the ONE Friday Fights ring, destroying opponents with overwhelming physical pressure.

FIGHT BACKGROUND & HIGHLIGHTS

This is a story of vengeance and absolute supremacy. In 2023, Nadaka Yoshinari knocked out Songchainoi in Japan. However, the Thai warrior used that defeat as fuel, embarking on an incredible 9-fight winning streak in ONE Championship to claw his way back to the top contender spot.

Now, they collide again on the massive stage of "ONE SAMURAI 1" at Ariake Arena. For Nadaka, it is his first defense of the ONE Atomweight World Title and an opportunity to prove his striking is on a completely different dimension. For Songchainoi, it is the ultimate chance for revenge and to snatch the gold from the Japanese prodigy.

The Breakdown

  • The Context: The Rematch. The first title defense for the inaugural champion against a challenger who has evolved into an unstoppable force since their last encounter.
  • The Matchup: Nadaka's surgical precision, evasive movement, and lethal elbows will clash with Songchainoi's brute force, heavy hooks, and relentless forward pressure in the 4-ounce gloves.
  • The Significance: If Nadaka dismantles the new-and-improved Songchainoi, he completely clears out the division, adding more fuel to the rumors of a potential transition to professional boxing.
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