Nadaka wins ONE Championship Muay Thai Fighter of the Year award for 2025

Inaugural Muay Thai Atomweight World Champion Nadaka of Japan has blazed a path of excellence in the world’s largest martial arts organization.

The 24-year-old generational talent has had a perfect 4-0 campaign in the promotion and, not surprisingly, was named ONE Championship’s 2025 Muay Thai Fighter of the Year.

The House of Martial Arts published the news on its social media accounts, with the comment:

“Nadaka’s 2025 was flawless 💯 Will the Muay Thai atomweight world champion extend his 40-fight win streak in 2026?”

Nadaka entered the promotion as a ten-time Muay Thai world champion, carrying all the hype in the world.

Needless to say, he exceeded all expectations after extending his unreal winning streak to 40.

The Eiwa Sports Gym athlete looked clean in his promotional debut in March at ONE 172, where he knocked out Rak Erawan.

This was followed by exciting back-to-back victories over Panluyok Situacharachai and Hamada Azmani.

With not a single belt left in his collection, Nadaka defeated Numsurin Chor Ketwina at the historic ONE 173 at Ariake Arena last November.

In front of his loyal Japanese fans, the Kanagawa native produced his best performance to date, delivering a brilliant five-round grind to claim the decisive unanimous decision victory for 26 pounds of gold.

ONE Championship Full Prizes for 2025

Best Muay Thai Fighter of 2025: Nadaka (Muay Thai Atomweight World Champion)

Best Kickboxer of 2025: Jonathan Di Bella (World Strawweight Kickboxing Champion)

MMA Fighter of the Year 2025: Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu (MMA Flyweight World Champion)

Submission Wrestler of the Year 2025: Diogo ‘Baby Shark’ Reis (World Flyweight Submission Champion)

Fight of the Year 2025: Fabricio Andrade vs. Enkh-Urjil Patarjo (MMA World Bantamweight Championship)

Best Knockout of 2025: Roberto Soldic defeats Dagi Arslanaliyev

2025 Submission of the Year: Lachlan Giles introduces Marcelo Garcia