ONE Championship is set to electrify fans with ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri. This highly anticipated event will take place at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena on Sunday, November 16. It promises to be one of the most significant combat sports showcases of the year, featuring a total of 16 thrilling bouts.
Event Overview
ONE 173 will highlight a mix of MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling. The event will be headlined by a unification match for the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Title, pitting reigning champion Superbon against interim titleholder Masaaki Noiri.
Key Matchups
- Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship Unification: Superbon vs. Masaaki Noiri
- Flyweight MMA World Championship: Yuya Wakamatsu vs. Joshua Pacio
- Inaugural Atomweight Muay Thai World Championship: Nadaka vs. Numsurin Chor Ketwina
- Lightweight MMA World Championship: Christian Lee vs. Alibeg Rasulov
Co-Main Events
The co-main event brings the ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu defending his title against the strawweight champion, Joshua “The Passion” Pacio. Pacio aims to become a two-division champion with a victory.
A special bout for the inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Championship is also on the card. Nadaka will face Numsurin Chor Ketwina in a fight that is expected to determine a new World Champion among women.
Additional Fights
In addition to the championship fights, ONE 173 will feature several notable matchups:
- Featherweight Kickboxing: Marat Grigorian vs. Rukiya “Demolition Man” Anpo
- Bantamweight Kickboxing: Superlek Kiatmoo9 vs. Yuki Yoza
- Lightweight MMA: Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki vs. Hiroyuki “Japanese Beast” Tetsuka
Submission Grappling Showdown
The card also features a middleweight submission grappling match between Giancarlo Bodoni and Rafael Lovato Jr. This crossover format showcases the versatility and skills of the fighters.
Event Significance
ONE 173 promises to be an unforgettable evening for fans. With high-stakes championship bouts and outstanding fighters, it will showcase the best of martial arts. The event is shaping up to be a major highlight on the combat sports calendar.
For live updates and video highlights from ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri, stay tuned to El-Balad. Fans can also catch the global pay-per-view broadcast to experience all the action in real-time.
