Liu Mengyang prepares for rematch against Masaaki Noiri at ONE SAMURAI 2
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:09 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Liu Mengyang faces Masaaki Noiri in the main event of ONE SAMURAI 2 on August 8 at the EBARA WAVE Arena in Tokyo. This quarterfinal matchup in the ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament is highly anticipated, especially following Liu's victory over Noiri in December 2024. Liu has since been on a three-fight winning streak, while Noiri aims to reestablish his championship aspirations. Both fighters have emphasized their contrasting styles ahead of the bout, with Liu determined to prove his initial win was not an accident.
- •Liu Mengyang and Masaaki Noiri meet on August 8 in Tokyo.
- •Liu previously defeated Noiri in their last encounter in December 2024.
- •Liu enters the fight with three consecutive wins, enhancing his reputation.
- •Noiri has previously held the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship.
- •The winner secures a title shot against current champion Superbon.
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Father Time Is Catching Up To Him’ – Liu Mengyang Explains Why Masaaki Noiri Cannot Win At ONE SAMURAI 2
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — ‘There Are No Accidents’ – Liu Mengyang Vows To Silence Masaaki Noiri At ONE SAMURAI 2
"The Chinese striking phenom explains why he will score another victory over that Japanese star Tokyo.
"The Chinese sensation plans to prove his first win over the Japanese star was no fluke.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:09 PM‘Father Time Is Catching Up To Him’ – Liu Mengyang Explains Why Masaaki Noiri Cannot Win At ONE SAMURAI 2
The Chinese striking phenom explains why he will score another victory over that Japanese star Tokyo.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 4:45 AM‘There Are No Accidents’ – Liu Mengyang Vows To Silence Masaaki Noiri At ONE SAMURAI 2
The Chinese sensation plans to prove his first win over the Japanese star was no fluke.
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