Nadaka Makes Kickboxing Debut At ONE SAMURAI 3, Anpo Draws Shumarov At ONE SAMURAI 4
The ONE SAMURAI event series just got even bigger, as ONE Championship announced two incredible matchups for the highly anticipated third installment.
First, reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka will make his promotional kickboxing debut against Har Ling Om in an atomweight bout at ONE SAMURAI 3 on Saturday, September 12, live from Yokohama Buntai in Japan.
Then, at ONE SAMURAI 4 on Saturday, October 17, from Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, Rukiya “Demolition Man” Anpo will square off against Bogdan Shumarov in a lightweight kickboxing showdown, with the winner potentially earning a shot at the belt held by Regian “The Immortal” Eersel.
A Champion’s New Frontier: Nadaka Steps Into The Kickboxing Realm
Nadaka, a generational talent and the reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion, is expanding his horizons by testing his skills in a new discipline at ONE SAMURAI 3.
It is a bold move, considering he is set to return just a month later at ONE SAMURAI 4 to defend his Muay Thai crown, but taking on two high-level assignments in such a short window speaks volumes about his confidence and ambition.
The 25-year-old EIWA Sports Gym product enters undefeated in ONE at 5-0. After stringing together three consecutive victories, Nadaka claimed the inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title on home soil in 2025, defeating Numsurin Chor Ketwina. Five months later, he made the first defense of his crown at ONE SAMURAI 1. Now, he sets his sights on opening his account in kickboxing.
Standing across from him is Har Ling Om, a 28-year-old Myanmar standout representing Phyo Wai Group who is still chasing the signature win that could define his ONE career.
The 32-5 striker has experienced mixed results inside the promotion, but an upset over a talent as decorated as Nadaka would instantly transform his trajectory and establish him as a legitimate threat in the atomweight ranks. This matchup also marks Har Ling Om’s first kickboxing appearance under the ONE banner.
A win would extend Nadaka’s unbeaten streak to 42 straight victories and push his overall striking record to an eye-popping 68-6, all while laying the groundwork for a potential run at two-sport glory. For Har Ling Om, victory would move his record to 33-5, deliver the biggest win of his career, and potentially set up a future opportunity at Nadaka’s Muay Thai title.
Anpo Seeks Redemption Against Battle-Tested Shumarov
Several months removed from a competitive three-round setback in his ONE Championship debut against legendary Marat Grigorian, former K-1 Champion Rukiya Anpo jumps up to the lightweight kickboxing division in search of a fresh start.
Anpo represents MFL team CLUB es and carries a career record of 27-9 into the bout. A win would hand him his first ONE Championship victory, push his career tally to 28, and position him for a future crack at two-sport king Regian Eersel’s ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title. However, given the level of opposition, only an impressive performance will truly move the needle.
His first test in new territory will not be easy. Bogdan Shumarov enters holding a record of 19-3. The Bulgarian, who trains out of SB Gym, is a hardened veteran with the kind of knockout power capable of ending a fight against anyone at any time.
For Shumarov, sporting a ONE record of 3-1, victory would firmly plant him in the conversation for the next opportunity at the ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title.
Both matchups add serious intrigue to the road toward gold in their respective divisions, with ONE SAMURAI 3 and ONE SAMURAI 4 set to deliver high-stakes action across two thrilling weekends in Japan.
