On October 17, 2026, Tokyo’s Ariake Arena shook with the roars of an ecstatic crowd. ONE SAMURAI 4 lived up to all expectations with an explosive night, where every bout delivered its share of twists and unforgettable moments. Between kickboxing and MMA, the athletes captivated spectators with their technical mastery and relentless intensity.
Nabil Anane Makes Kickboxing History
In the bantamweight kickboxing arena, Nabil Anane confirmed his dominance by handing Yuki Yoza a unanimous decision loss. The French-Algerian, leveraging his exceptional reach (1.93 m), capitalized on every opening to land decisive strikes. Despite Yoza’s fierce resistance in the second round, Anane maintained his lead to close the bout with a crushing career record of 42-7. A performance that further cements his status as the division’s top contender.
Itsuki Hirata Returns to Winning Ways in MMA
Four years after a controversial loss, Itsuki Hirata delivered a stunning revenge performance against Jihin Radzuan in atomweight MMA. The Japanese fighter imposed her grappling game, stringing together takedowns and submissions to earn a unanimous decision. This victory marks a turning point in her career and opens the door to a fight for the vacant world title. A performance that reaffirms her reputation as a formidable and determined fighter.
A Night Etched in ONE History
ONE SAMURAI 4 reaffirmed its status as a must-watch event on the Asian MMA calendar. With technical brilliance and maximum intensity, the Ariake Arena pulsed to the rhythm of the fights. The victories of Nabil Anane and Itsuki Hirata left a lasting impression, treating fans to pure spectacle. A night that will go down in combat sports history.