Nadaka already shifting focus to Rifdean ONE World Title defense after kickboxing win

Nadaka Yoshinari defeats Har Ling Om at ONE SAMURAI 3 in Yokohama, Japan, at Yokohama Buntai on September 12.

By BJPENN.COM Staff · BJ Penn

Published: Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 11:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Nadaka Yoshinari defeated Har Ling Om by unanimous decision at ONE SAMURAI 3 on September 12.
The victory in his kickboxing debut extended Nadaka's career unbeaten streak to 42 consecutive fights.
Nadaka will defend his ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title against Rifdean Masdor on October 17 at Ariake Arena.

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Reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka Yoshinari defeated Har Ling Om by unanimous decision in a kickboxing bout at ONE SAMURAI 3 on September 12 at Yokohama Buntai. The victory extended Nadaka's unbeaten streak to 42 consecutive fights. Despite the win, he expressed frustration at being unable to finish his opponent under the kickboxing rule set.

Nadaka is now preparing to return to Muay Thai to defend his ONE world title against Rifdean Masdor on October 17 at ONE SAMURAI 4, scheduled to take place at Tokyo's Ariake Arena. Although Nadaka is considering future competition across both sports, he stated that defeating Rifdean is his primary focus.

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