ONE Championship night in Tokyo produced spectacular results as ONE 173 showcased elite-level combat across four ONE World Title bouts. Ariake Arena witnessed November 16 history as defending champions retained gold while Japan celebrated its newest titleholder.
Superbon reclaimed undisputed status by systematically dismantling Masaaki Noiri over five punishing rounds in the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship unification bout. The Thai veteran's precision striking overwhelmed the interim ruler despite fighting on hostile territory.
Left high kicks battered Noiri throughout the contest while step-in knees disrupted every forward advance. The Japanese warrior's bravery never wavered, but his arms bore visible damage from absorbing Superbon's relentless assault across 15 minutes.
Japanese hero Yuya "Little Piranha" Wakamatsu successfully defended his ONE Flyweight MMA World Championship against strawweight ruler Joshua "The Passion" Pacio. Early danger turned into total dominance as grounded knees ended the contest.
Pacio's opening hooks briefly troubled the champion before a guillotine choke reversed momentum entirely. Round two lasted just 54 seconds as Wakamatsu dropped Pacio with punches, then delivered fight-ending knees that secured his US$50,000 bonus.
Nadaka etched his name in history by capturing the inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Championship. Five rounds of technical brilliance against Numsurin Chor Ketwina proved the 24-year-old Japanese striker belongs among elite competition globally.
Feints and counters established early control before Nadaka's offensive masterclass took over. The 10-time Muay Thai World Champion's seamless transitions between high and low attacks showcased world-class technique that judges rewarded unanimously.
Two-division king Christian "The Warrior" Lee defended his ONE Lightweight MMA World Championship by breaking Alibeg Rasulov's undefeated record. The Turkish challenger's perfect streak ended at 2:32 of round two via devastating finish.
Rasulov's grappling dominated early exchanges until Lee found freedom and striking opportunities. Round two featured successful takedown defense and damaging low kicks before a D'Arce choke setup created the opening for conclusive grounded knees.
ONE 173 – Full Results:
- Superbon defeats Masaaki Noiri via unanimous decision to unify ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship
- Yuya Wakamatsu defeats Joshua Pacio via TKO at 0:54 of round two to retain ONE Flyweight MMA World Championship
- Nadaka defeats Numsurin Chor Ketwina via unanimous decision to capture inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Championship
- Christian Lee defeats Alibeg Rasulov via TKO at 2:32 of round two to retain ONE Lightweight MMA World Championship
- Takeru defeats Denis Puric via TKO at 2:49 of round two (Kickboxing – Flyweight)
- Marat Grigorian defeats Rukiya Anpo via unanimous decision (Kickboxing – Featherweight)
- Yuki Yoza defeats Superlek via unanimous decision (Kickboxing – Bantamweight)
- Nabil Anane defeats Hiromi Wajima via unanimous decision (Kickboxing – Featherweight)
- Kana defeats Stamp Fairtex via unanimous decision (Kickboxing – Atomweight)
- Tye Ruotolo defeats Shozo Isojima via submission at 2:26 of round one (MMA – Lightweight)
- Rafael Lovato Jr. defeats Giancarlo Bodoni via unanimous decision (Submission Grappling – Middleweight)
- Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin defeats Jake Peacock via TKO at 0:26 of round three (Muay Thai – Bantamweight)
- Shamil Erdogan defeats Ryugo Takeuchi via TKO at 2:20 of round one (MMA – Heavyweight)
- Hiroyuki Tetsuka defeats Shinya Aoki via TKO at 0:28 of round two (MMA – Lightweight)
- Chihiro Sawada defeats Itsuki Hirata via unanimous decision (MMA – Atomweight)
- Hiroki Akimoto defeats Wei Rui via unanimous decision (Kickboxing – Bantamweight)
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