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Superbon Defends Title in Star-Studded ONE 173 Showdown

11/16/2025

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Superbon Defends Title

ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri takes place on November 16 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, with Superbon defending the featherweight kickboxing title against Masaaki Noiri.
The card features five title fights across MMA, Muay Thai, and kickboxing.
Notable bouts include Yuya Wakamatsu defending his flyweight title against Joshua Pacio.
Christian Lee faces Alibeg Rasulov for the lightweight title.
Fans can watch the event live via pay-per-view.

Summary

Rodtang Withdraws Healthily

Rodtang Jitmuangnon withdrew from his ONE 173 title bout against Nong-O Hama due to health concerns after weight, and he is hospitalized.
Nong-O Hama also failed to make weight, and their bout was rescheduled for the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai Championship.
ONE 173 will proceed with 16 bouts, including four championship matches.
Nabil Anane will face Hiromi Wajima in a kickboxing bout after Jonathan Haggerty's injury forced changes.

History

Historical Context

ONE Championship, founded in 2011 with its inaugural event in Singapore, has rapidly transformed into a leading mixed martial arts organization in Asia. By hosting over 100 events and featuring fighters from 30 countries, it has significantly boosted the popularity of combat sports in the region, paving the way for international competitions and greater athlete recognition.

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Superbon Defends Title

ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri takes place on November 16 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, with Superbon defending the featherweight kickboxing title against Masaaki Noiri.
The card features five title fights across MMA, Muay Thai, and kickboxing.
Notable bouts include Yuya Wakamatsu defending his flyweight title against Joshua Pacio.
Christian Lee faces Alibeg Rasulov for the lightweight title.
Fans can watch the event live via pay-per-view.

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