All‑Japanese Bouts Set As Wada Vs. Ito, Nagai Vs. Kambe Join Stacked ONE SAMURAI 1 Lineup
Two high-octane MMA bouts have been added to the historic event in Tokyo, Japan on April 29.
The talent-stacked ONE SAMURAI 1 card just became even more loaded following the addition of two gripping Japanese MMA bouts. Serving as the inaugural event for ONE Championship’s new monthly series in Japan, the April 29 spectacle at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena is already packed with four World Title fights and promises a grand celebration of Japanese martial arts heritage. View this post on Instagram In one compelling flyweight MMA showdown, longtime divisional stalwart Tatsumitsu “The Sweeper” Wada welcomes highly touted Pancrase Champion Seiichiro Ito to the global stage.
Meanwhile, promotional debutants Kanata Nagai and Atsubo Kambe will collide in an explosive bantamweight MMA encounter. Serving as a reliable fixture in ONE since 2018, Wada has battled the elite at 135 pounds. His impressive resume includes clashes with former ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson and former World Title challenger Danny “The King” Kingad .
The 37-year-old veteran boasts 26 career wins, with six earned against top-tier competition in the world’s largest martial arts organization. His grinding, grappling-heavy style makes him a persistent, suffocating threat in the flyweight ranks. View this post on Instagram Following back-to-back losses to top contenders Sanzhar “Tornado” Zakirov and Avazbek “Ninzya” Kholmirzaev , Wada returns to action with redemption on his mind and the coveted gold in his sights.
Standing opposite him is Ito, a dynamic martial artist who brings serious credentials to his promotional debut. The former Interim Flyweight King of Pancrase carries a stellar 18-4 record, with eight submission victories contributing to an impressive 79 percent overall finish rate. The 27-year-old possesses legitimate stopping power, and his seamless blend of balanced striking, tight defense, and explosive grappling presents a fascinating stylistic contrast to Wada’s veteran savvy.