[PREVIEW] Yuki Yoza vs. Jonathan Haggerty | ONE SAMURAI 1

EVENT DETAILS

  • Event: ONE SAMURAI 1
  • Date & Time: April 29, 2026
  • Location: Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan
  • Broadcast: U-NEXT & ABEMA (Japan) / Amazon Prime Video (Global) / Sky Sports (UK & Europe)

FIGHTER DATA: YUKI YOZA

  • Team/Gym: Team Kyokushin / K-1
  • Height: 170 cm (5'7")
  • Weight Class: Bantamweight (145 lbs / 65.8 kg in ONE)
  • Record: K-1 Lightweight World Champion
  • Fight Style: Kyokushin Karate / Kickboxing. An elite striker who transitioned from Kyokushin Karate. Renowned for his devastating calf kicks, spinning attacks, and unbreakable physical toughness.

FIGHTER DATA: JONATHAN HAGGERTY

  • Team/Gym: Knowlesy Academy
  • Height: 170 cm (5'7")
  • Weight Class: Bantamweight (145 lbs / 65.8 kg in ONE)
  • Record: ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai & Kickboxing World Champion
  • Fight Style: Muay Thai / Kickboxing. "The General" is a global striking icon. Known for his surgical elbows, blistering hand speed, elite distance management, and lethal combination punching.

FIGHT BACKGROUND & HIGHLIGHTS

A striking dream match that transcends promotional boundaries. Yuki Yoza, the reigning K-1 World Champion and pride of Japanese Kyokushin Karate, steps onto the global stage to face one of the most feared and decorated strikers on the planet, Jonathan "The General" Haggerty.

The Breakdown

  • The Context: Kyokushin vs. Muay Thai at the absolute highest level. Yoza brings the honor of Japanese kickboxing to the ONE Circle, challenging the established international king of the Bantamweight division.
  • The Matchup: Yoza's debilitating low kicks and unorthodox Kyokushin angles will collide with Haggerty’s razor-sharp boxing, teep kicks, and devastating counter-attacks. It is a chess match of speed, durability, and lethal precision.
  • The Significance: This is a fight for global striking supremacy. A victory for Yoza elevates Japanese Kickboxing to unprecedented global heights, while a win for Haggerty further cements his legacy as an untouchable generational talent.
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