Superbon Outpoints Noiri to Reclaim Undisputed ONE Featherweight Kickboxing Title

Overview

• Superbon defeated interim champion Masaaki Noiri by unanimous decision at ONE 173 in Tokyo to unify the featherweight belts.
• Referee Olivier Coste did not issue yellow or red cards despite repeated clinches from Superbon, drawing complaints from viewers.
• Clinching is allowed in Muay Thai but banned in ONE’s kickboxing ruleset, which fueled the post-fight debate.
• The event staged five title fights across disciplines, with the Reug Reug–Anatoly Malykhin heavyweight matchup removed after the champion’s serious car accident.
• Post-fight reporting suggested Superbon may pivot to Muay Thai next in pursuit of a two-division run.