Muay Thai News · 2026-09-14 · TATSU WEAR Editorial
Shimon knocked out Suablack at 1:28 of round 2 to stay unbeaten in ONE at ONE SAMURAI 3 in Yokohama on Sep. 12, while Pompet edged Yodlekpet via unanimous decision to close their trilogy 2-1 at ONE Friday Fights 170 in Lumpinee.
What Happened
ONE SAMURAI 3 brought Muay Thai and kickboxing to Yokohama Buntai, Yokohama, Japan, on Sep. 12 — ONE’s first visit to the city. In flyweight Muay Thai, Shimon Yoshinari (27-1, 1 NC) knocked out Suablack Tor Pran49 at 1:28 of round 2, keeping his perfect ONE run intact and inching toward a flyweight Muay Thai World Title shot.
On the same Yokohama card, Ryuya Okuwaki survived a knockdown to KO Chokdee Maxjandee at 1:29 of round 2 in atomweight Muay Thai, and Homura Abe debuted with a first-round KO of Tuakiao at 2:02. One night earlier at ONE Friday Fights 170 in Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok (Sep. 11), Pompet Pongsuphan PK beat Yodlekpet Or Atchariya via unanimous decision to settle their flyweight Muay Thai trilogy 2-1 after seven bouts in Asia primetime.
Why It Matters
Shimon at 27-1 is now the Japanese flyweight to watch — his ONE run has been finishes, not decisions. Okuwaki at 49-9 shows Thai depth at atomweight. Pompet at 112-48 keeps his US$100,000 main-roster contract hunt alive after a three-fight win streak. For Lumpinee purists, Yokohama proves ONE can export Muay Thai without diluting it — the sarama was in Yokohama.
The Details
- Event: ONE SAMURAI 3 — Sep. 12, 2026, Yokohama Buntai, Yokohama, Japan
- Result: Shimon def. Suablack via KO at 1:28 of R2 (flyweight Muay Thai); Okuwaki def. Chokdee via KO at 1:29 of R2
- Plus: ONE Friday Fights 170 — Sep. 11, Lumpinee, Bangkok — Pompet def. Yodlekpet via unanimous decision (trilogy 2-1)
- Records: Shimon 27-1 (1 NC), Pompet 112-48
What’s Next
Shimon should get a Top 5 flyweight Muay Thai test next; Pompet’s streak keeps him near the ONE main roster. For beginners, see Muay Thai 12-week roadmap and our gear essentials for shin-guard picks.