Superbon Unifies ONE Featherweight Kickboxing Title in Tokyo

Overview

• Superbon defeated Masaaki Noiri by unanimous decision in the ONE 173 main event to become the undisputed featherweight kickboxing champion.
• The decision drew scrutiny as Superbon repeatedly clinched without receiving a yellow or red card under kickboxing rules.
• ONE 173 took place on November 15 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo with a global PPV stream.
• The event featured five championship contests spanning MMA, kickboxing and Muay Thai, including two MMA title fights and two vacant Muay Thai titles.
• A planned heavyweight title fight between Reug Reug and Anatoly Malykhin was removed after the champion was reported to be in a serious car accident, and the card also showcased Rafael Lovato Jr. in grappling and Stamp Fairtex’s kickboxing return.