Songchainoi Challenges Nadaka for ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title Rematch at ONE SAMURAI 1

POLICY WIRE — Tokyo, Japan — The career trajectory of Songchainoi Kiatsongrit has meticulously led to this pivotal encounter, set to unfold on April 29 at ONE SAMURAI 1 within the iconic Ariake Arena.

The highly anticipated event in Tokyo will see the formidable Thai challenger confront his long-standing adversary, Nadaka, for the coveted ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Championship. This rematch is poised to be a clash of ambition, seasoned experience, and unresolved history.

Nadaka’s Dominance and Elusive Style

Widely regarded as one of his generation’s most complete strikers, the Japanese champion, Nadaka, exhibits a compelling blend of speed, precision, and a masterful ability to dictate the pace of fights before opponents can establish their rhythm. His strategic brilliance allows him to analyze and adapt round by round, making him an exceptionally challenging competitor.

Despite his formidable presence, Songchainoi firmly believes he possesses the necessary tools to overcome this challenge. He highlighted Nadaka’s key attributes: “Nadaka’s strengths include his speed, precision, and game analysis skills round by round. Those make him very special.”

“I still haven’t seen him being attacked and badly injured. I haven’t seen him being struck fully on point. Therefore, if I could get close enough and strike him fully on point, we will see how well he could withstand my punches,” Songchainoi asserted, indicating a clear strategy to test the champion’s rarely seen vulnerability.

Few opponents have managed to sustain pressure on Nadaka. His exceptional movement and impeccable timing have consistently thwarted clean strikes, leaving speculation about his resilience when pushed into uncomfortable territory. The fighter from Eiwa Sports Gym boasts a perfect record of four victories since his ONE Championship debut in March 2025, extending his impressive overall winning streak to an astonishing 40 fights.

Songchainoi’s Path to Redemption and Strategic Preparation

For Songchainoi, this unanswered question about Nadaka‘s durability represents a significant opportunity. Since the announcement of the matchup, he and his team have intensely refined their preparation, emphasizing rigorous tactical discipline and precise execution. The Thai fighter recognizes that simply closing the distance is insufficient; it must be achieved with pinpoint accuracy against one of Muay Thai’s most elusive practitioners.

He explained his camp’s meticulous approach: “Our camp has prepared spontaneous and tactical adjustments meticulously.” He also expressed a deep personal drive: “I am also very driven to bring the championship back home. I need to train very well because many opponents who faced him before were beaten. I was beaten, too. And I don’t want to lose again. I would like to bring the belt back home.”

The initial encounter between Songchainoi and Nadaka three years ago, outside the ONE Championship promotion, ended in a loss for the Thai contender. Since then, Songchainoi has built an impressive record of 10 wins across 11 appearances within the organization, validating his claim to this world title shot. A split-decision defeat to Numsurin Chor Ketwina last August at ONE Friday Fights 122 briefly delayed his quest for inaugural world championship glory, but the lessons gleaned from that setback have sharpened both his discipline and situational awareness.

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Embracing the Hostile Environment

As Songchainoi Kiatsongrit steps into Ariake Arena, he faces the dual challenge of avenging his previous loss to Nadaka and seizing the most prestigious honor of his career. However, his task extends beyond merely defeating his opponent; he must also contend with a partisan crowd in Japan, where every strike from Nadaka will undoubtedly ignite deafening roars from the home supporters.

Reflecting on this pressure, Songchainoi stated: “Fighting in Japan, surrounded by the fans of Nadaka, it is surely a lot of pressure. As you know, once he kicks, the audience is going to roar very loudly. But when I do kick, it’s going to be quiet.” He added, “That is the pressure, but I had this experience the first time we fought. I feel like that is what I have to adjust myself into.”

Driven by profound national pride and a journey meticulously constructed for this very moment, Songchainoi embraces the impending challenge. “As a Thai citizen and a Thai boxer, I really want to bring [the belt] back home. I really do. I would be the first Thai fighter to beat him. No one has taken him down yet,” he declared, emphasizing the historical significance of a potential victory. “He has been keeping his winning streak. If I could be the one who breaks his streak and brings the belt back, it would be really awesome. It would be amazing.”