Nadaka Yoshinari and Rifdean Masdor set for title clash at ONE SAMURAI 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Nadaka Yoshinari defends the ONE Atomweight Muay Thai title against Rifdean Masdor at ONE SAMURAI 4 on October 17 in Tokyo. Nadaka, undefeated in 42 fights, faces a rising challenger with a 7-1 record and five consecutive victories. The bout promises a clash of styles, with Nadaka emphasizing his speed and defensive skills while acknowledging Masdor's aggressive approach. Both fighters carry national significance, as a victory for Rifdean would mark him as only the second champion from Malaysia in ONE Championship history.
- •Nadaka Yoshinari is undefeated in 42 fights since turning professional.
- •Rifdean Masdor has a record of 7-1 and five straight wins.
- •Nadaka defends his title for the second time on October 17.
- •Both fighters are motivated by national pride in their home countries.
- •The event takes place at Tokyo's Ariake Arena.
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I’m Going To Make History’ – Rifdean Masdor Plots World Title Upset Over Nadaka Yoshinari At ONE SAMURAI 4
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Can Run Circles Around Him’ – Nadaka Vows To Expose Rifdean Masdor At ONE SAMURAI 4
"The reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion plans to use his elite speed and defense to stop the Malaysian prodigy in Tokyo.
"The Malaysian knockout artist is ready to shake up Tokyo's Ariake Arena with the performance of a lifetime on October 17.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 5:50 AM‘I’m Going To Make History’ – Rifdean Masdor Plots World Title Upset Over Nadaka Yoshinari At ONE SAMURAI 4
The Malaysian knockout artist is ready to shake up Tokyo's Ariake Arena with the performance of a lifetime on October 17.
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 4:48 AM‘I Can Run Circles Around Him’ – Nadaka Vows To Expose Rifdean Masdor At ONE SAMURAI 4
The reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion plans to use his elite speed and defense to stop the Malaysian prodigy in Tokyo.
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