ONE Championship has elevated the stakes for ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri with the addition of two spectacular World Title fights.
The blockbuster event unfolds at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on 16 November.
The promotion announced that reigning ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Yuya Wakamatsu will defend his crown against a dangerous challenger looking to make history.
ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua Pacio will move up a weight class in pursuit of becoming the promotion's newest two-division king.
Pacio captured his current title after a thrilling rivalry with American wrestler Jarred Brooks.
The Lions Nation MMA product reclaimed his strawweight crown with a second-round TKO victory at ONE 171 in February, showcasing the finishing ability that has defined his career.
Standing opposite him will be Japan's Yuya Wakamatsu, who claimed the flyweight belt in stunning fashion.
The 30-year-old from Kagoshima delivered a first-round TKO upset over former champion Adriano Moraes at ONE 172 in March. The Tribe Tokyo MMA representative boasts a 9-4 promotional record and started his martial arts journey to channel his aggressive childhood energy.
The second ONE World Title fight features a compelling clash between champion and hometown pride.
ONE Women's Atomweight MMA World Champion Denice Zamboanga puts her crown on the line against Japanese veteran Ayaka Miura.
The 28-year-old made history as the first Filipina to capture MMA World Championship gold when she defeated Alyona Rassohyna for interim belt in January.
She was elevated to undisputed champion when Stamp Fairtex relinquished the belt due to injury.
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