ONE SAMURAI 4 adds trio of high-stakes Japanese matchups on October 17

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

ONE SAMURAI 4 adds trio of high-stakes Japanese matchups on October 17
Summary

The ONE SAMURAI 4 card is set for October 17 at Tokyo's Ariake Arena, featuring three exciting all-Japan matchups. Shozo Isojima takes on Kota Abe in a lightweight MMA bout, while Yu Takeuchi faces Ryoto Nishiyama in the flyweight division. The event also includes Yoshinari Fukushima and Masaki Takeura debuting in a lightweight submission grappling clash. These additions complement an already stacked card with World Title fights and semifinal rounds in the ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament. The matchups promise to energize the local audience and boost the competitive stakes for the fighters involved.

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  • •The event occurs on October 17 in Tokyo's Ariake Arena.
  • •Isojima holds a 7-2 MMA record and seeks to re-establish his title contention.
  • •Abe enters the fight with a 6-1 record after a knockout debut.
  • •Takeuchi is undefeated at 4-0 and faces emerging talent Nishiyama.
  • •Fukushima and Takeura will battle in a grappling matchup.
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  • 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Stacked ONE SAMURAI 4 Lineup Bolstered By Trio Of Riveting All-Japan Matchups
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Three high-stakes local clashes in MMA and submission grappling join the massive October 17 card in Tokyo.

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