Liu Mengyang Vs Masaaki Noiri Set For Revenge Rematch At ONE SAMURAI 2 On 8 August

Tokyo will host a rematch between Liu Mengyang and Masaaki Noiri in the main event of ONE SAMURAI 2 on Saturday, August 8. Their fight closes the ONE SAMURAI eight Kickboxing Tournament quarterfinals, with the winner moving closer to a World Title shot against reigning champion Superbon.

The tournament carries high stakes, and fans can watch it live on live.onefc.com. Liu, 23, first beat Noiri in his ONE promotional debut in 2024. He dropped the Japanese veteran in the opening 20 seconds before winning by unanimous decision.

Liu arrives in Tokyo on a three-fight winning run and holds a ONE record of 4-1. Across his career, he has a striking record of 36-7, with 11 finishes. He said the first fight changed how people see him, from a stepping stone to one of the division’s top breakout names.

"Going into our first fight, fans saw me merely as a stepping stone for Noiri. I'm completely different now. I'm riding a winning streak under ONE Championship and have emerged as one of the division's hottest breakout prospects," Liu said. He now wants a shot at Superbon and the title belt.

Noiri, 33, enters the rematch as a former ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion with a striking record of 51-14. He previously knocked out Tawanchai to win interim gold, then lost his unification bout against Superbon. He wants to answer the early knockdown from Liu with a knockout of his own.

Key fight details

The main event pits a young Chinese striker against a seasoned Japanese contender, with both men carrying clear motivation. Liu wants to extend his rise and earn a title chance, while Noiri wants to settle their first meeting in decisive fashion and keep his own World Title path alive.