Following a decisive unanimous decision victory over Yu Yau Pui in an atomweight kickboxing bout at ONE Fight Night 46, Kana has solidified her position and outlined a clear strategy to reclaim the ONE Women's Atomweight Kickboxing World Championship. This win marks her third consecutive promotional victory and brings her closer to a rematch with the current champion, Phetjeeja, who defeated her in 2025.

Kana has detailed a two-pronged approach to regaining her title opportunity, focusing on avenging her prior losses in the division. She specifically mentioned the need to secure wins against Vero and Antonia Prifti, both of whom have previously defeated her. "First I lost against Vero. And second, Antonia Prifti, I lost to her before during my K-1 period. So at least I need to win against these two fighters in order to get a revenge against Phetjeeja," Kana stated.

Kana Considers Muay Thai Crossover Bout

In addition to her kickboxing objectives, Kana has expressed interest in a Muay Thai crossover match against Allycia Hellen Rodrigues, the ONE Women's Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion. Rodrigues recently defeated Phetjeeja, preventing her from achieving two-sport championship status earlier this year. "There’s another one I’m looking at, which is Allycia Hellen Rodrigues, who won against Phetjeeja. So if possible, I want to fight Allycia in Muay Thai rules," Kana commented.

Kana has also indicated that ONE SAMURAI 4 in Tokyo this October would be an ideal venue for her next fight, providing a well-defined plan for the remainder of the year that spans across two combat sports and involves multiple opponents.

Competing under Muay Thai rules would represent a new challenge for the experienced Japanese fighter, who has exclusively competed in ONE Championship using larger kickboxing gloves. She has openly acknowledged the learning curve involved with the smaller four-ounce gloves used in Muay Thai, describing it as an entirely new experience she is yet to encounter in official competition.

Kana Maps Her Exact Road Back to Phetjeeja ONE World Title Shot

Following a unanimous decision win against Yu Yau Pui in an atomweight kickboxing match at ONE Fight Night 46, Kana has established a clear plan to earn another shot at the ONE Women's Atomweight Kickboxing World Championship. This victory, her third in the promotion, keeps her pursuit of a rematch with current champion Phetjeeja, who defeated her by decision in 2025, alive.

Kana has outlined a specific two-step strategy to get back to a title opportunity, centered on avenging her previous losses in the division. She stated, "First I lost against Vero. And second, Antonia Prifti, I lost to her before during my K-1 period. So at least I need to win against these two fighters in order to get a revenge against Phetjeeja."

Kana Eyes Rodrigues Crossover Fight

Beyond her kickboxing targets, Kana has also proposed a Muay Thai crossover bout against ONE Women's Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Allycia Hellen Rodrigues. Rodrigues is the fighter who prevented Phetjeeja from securing two-sport glory earlier this year. "There’s another one I’m looking at, which is Allycia Hellen Rodrigues, who won against Phetjeeja. So if possible, I want to fight Allycia in Muay Thai rules," Kana said.

Kana has also identified ONE SAMURAI 4 in Tokyo this October as her preferred venue for her next appearance, creating a distinct roadmap that covers two disciplines and multiple opponents for the latter half of the year.

Competing in Muay Thai rules would be uncharted territory for the Japanese veteran, who has spent her entire ONE Championship career fighting with larger gloves in kickboxing. She has openly acknowledged the adjustment required, calling the smaller four-ounce gloves used in Muay Thai "a whole new thing" she has yet to experience in competition.