Mohammad Siasarani prepares for ONE SAMURAI Featherweight semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 6:34 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Mohammad Siasarani will fight Masaaki Noiri in the ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament semifinals on October 17 in Tokyo. The match represents a significant opportunity for the 24-year-old Iranian striker, who has built his career from humble beginnings in a small mountain town. Siasarani's journey involved overcoming health challenges and transitioning from football to Muay Thai, ultimately leading him to Thailand for serious training. A victory would advance him to the final, where the winner earns a shot at the title.
- •Siasarani faces Noiri on October 17 in Tokyo.
- •Victory would secure a spot in the tournament final.
- •He transitioned to Muay Thai after childhood health issues.
- •Siasarani moved to Thailand at age 16 to pursue his fighting career.
- •He won a gold medal at the WMF World Championships as an amateur.
- 6:34 AMYahoo Sports — Long Way From Home: How Mohammad Siasarani Fought His Way From A Small Iranian Town To The Global Stage
"The defining experiences that paved the way for the 24-year-old to reach a ONE SAMURAI 4 semifinals.
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