Early on the card, Shoma Okumura put on a career-best performance, outstriking former RISE champion Toki Tamaru over three rounds. Unlike many of Tamaru’s previous opponents, Okumura showed no hesitation against the skilled counterstriker, using his speed and relentless pressure to land clean shots throughout the fight. He also rocked Tamaru multiple times with powerful left hands.
Tamaru had his moments, unleashing some heavy shots of his own, but Okumura was the more impressive fighter over the course of the three rounds. The ONE strawweight contender continues to strengthen his case as one of the division’s best. Both fighters were rewarded with bonuses for their performances.
Shintaro Matsukura’s ONE debut, however, did not go according to plan. The former K-1 champion appeared outmatched against veteran Sinsamut, who landed punches and kicks at will.
The Thai fighter brought the contest to an end in the second round with a high kick that connected with Matsukura’s guard. Despite blocking the strike, Matsukura was unable to beat the referee’s count.
In the ONE Samurai featherweight tournament semifinals, Masaaki Noiri overcame Mohammad Siasarani by split decision to secure his place in the final. Noiri consistently pressed forward, targeting his Iranian opponent’s body and head with powerful left hooks.
His aggression and pressure proved decisive in a closely contested bout, earning him the split-decision victory.
Nabil Anane shut down Yuki Yoza's attempts to get inside, landing clean knees, punches, and kicks throughout the contest. The Thai secured a unanimous decision victory to put himself in the bantamweight kickboxing title picture.
Reigning ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing champion Jonathan Haggerty delivered a dominant performance against former divisional king Hiroki Akimoto in the ONE SAMURAI 4 main event, using sharp boxing, blazing hand speed, and slick footwork to control the action through the opening two rounds.
Haggerty sealed the victory in the third, landing a devastating left knee as Akimoto pressed forward before unleashing a relentless barrage of strikes.
With Akimoto under heavy fire, his corner threw in the towel, prompting the referee to stop the contest at 0:42 of the round and hand Haggerty a statement TKO victory.
