ONE Championship will return to Tokyo’s Ariake Arena on October 17 for ONE SAMURAI 4, featuring two world title fights and the retirement ceremony of Japanese martial arts icon Takeru Segawa. The event is set to be one of the biggest in the ONE SAMURAI series, closing out the organization’s triple-header weekend.
The main event sees reigning ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Haggerty defend his title against former champion Hiroki Akimoto. Haggerty will be fighting on Japanese soil, facing Akimoto in front of a home crowd. This matchup pits the current champion against a familiar rival, promising a high-stakes contest for the bantamweight kickboxing crown.
Before that, ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka Yoshinari will put his belt on the line against challenger Rifdean Masdor. Nadaka’s defense comes amid growing interest in the atomweight division, with Masdor considered a top contender in the category. Both title fights highlight the show’s focus on kickboxing and Muay Thai disciplines.
The card also includes the semifinal round of the ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament. Chinese fighter Luo Chao will represent his country against Marat Grigorian in one semifinal, while Masaaki Noiri faces Mohammad Siasarani in the other. These bouts will determine who advances to the tournament final.
Other notable matchups on the card feature Yuki Yoza versus Nabil Anane in a bantamweight kickboxing contest and Rukiya Anpo facing Bogdan Shumarov at lightweight kickboxing. The card also includes an MMA rematch between Itsuki Hirata and Jihin Radzuan in the women’s atomweight division, as well as Shintaro Matsukura versus Sinsamut Klinmee in lightweight kickboxing.
Several MMA fights are scheduled, such as Shozo Isojima against Kota Abe at lightweight and Yu Takeuchi versus Ryoto Nishiyama at flyweight. The event will also showcase submission grappling with Yoshinari Fukushima facing Masaki Takeura.
The retirement ceremony for Takeru Segawa, a major figure in Japanese martial arts, will be a key moment of the evening. Segawa’s departure marks the end of an era for many fans who have followed his career closely.
ONE SAMURAI 4 will be broadcast live worldwide. Fans in Japan can watch via U-NEXT at 3:30 p.m. JST, with limited tickets available through Pia and Zaiko. In China, the event streams on Migu at 2:30 p.m. CST, where Luo Chao’s bout will attract local attention.
International viewers can catch the first three matches on ONE Championship’s YouTube channel, Facebook page, or live.onefc.com starting at 1:30 p.m. ICT/2:30 a.m. ET. The remainder of the event will be available exclusively on live.onefc.com through The Inner Circle, a subscription service offering live streams worldwide.
The full card reflects ONE Championship’s blend of kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and grappling, with the added significance of a retirement ceremony and two world title defenses. The event promises a packed night of martial arts action in the heart of Tokyo.
According to Yahoo Sports.
