ONE 173 Results: Takeru, Yuki Yoza, Nabil Anane, Tye Ruotolo Claim Massive Victories In Tokyo
The world’s largest martial arts organization delivered its biggest event of 2025 on Sunday, November 16, as ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri electrified Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
The opening twelve battles showcased the full spectrum of combat sports excellence across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling – producing shocking upsets, dominant performances, and career-defining moments that will ripple through multiple divisions.
Legends fell, undefeated records stayed intact, performance bonuses were earned, and hometown heroes delivered in a series of bouts that set the stage for an unforgettable night of World Title action.
Before the four ONE World Title fights took center stage, here’s how the action unfolded inside the Japanese capital.
Takeru Earns Redemption With Fierce TKO of Puric
Former three-division K-1 Champion Takeru “Natural Born Krusher” Segawa earned his first ONE Championship victory on home soil, stopping Denis “The Bosnian Menace” Puric via TKO at 2:49 of round two after scoring four knockdowns in the fight.
The 34-year-old #2-ranked contender flustered the Canadian-Bosnian veteran with a diverse attack of punches and kicks in the opening frame of their flyweight kickboxing tiff, dropping him twice.
Though the 40-year-old Puric stormed back with heavy punches of his own in round two, the Team Vasileus fighting pride proved too much to handle and scored two more knockdowns to force the stoppage.
The Japanese star improved to 45-5, earned a US$50,000 performance bonus from ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong, and positioned himself for another crack at Rodtang Jitmuangnon in what could be his final fight.
Grigorian’s Experience Overwhelms Anpo In Heated Clash
Three-time Glory Kickboxing World Champion Marat Grigorian proved veteran savvy trumps youth and athleticism, as he outpointed three-time K-1 Champion Rukiya “Demolition Man” Anpo via unanimous decision in their heated featherweight kickboxing showdown.
The 34-year-old Armenian from Hemmers Gym systematically broke down the Japanese striker with punishing body shots, crisp head punches, and stiff leg kicks, showcasing the world-class experience that proved too much for Anpo in his promotional debut.
With the victory, Grigorian improved his record to 69-14 and kept himself firmly in the conversation for a third crack at the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Title.
Yoza Stuns Superlek With Tactical Kickboxing Masterclass
Former K-1 Champion Yuki Yoza delivered the performance of his ONE Championship career, outpointing pound-for-pound great “The Kicking Machine” Superlek via unanimous decision in their bantamweight kickboxing showdown.
The Team Vasileus affiliate looked rooted to the canvas throughout the bout, striking hard and fast with powerful kicks while remaining sturdy against the three-time ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion’s attacks.
That tactical brilliance from the 27-year-old upped his slate to 22-2 and extended his winning streak to 13 fights. At the same time, he avenged his friend and stablemate Takeru while positioning himself for a shot at the ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Title.
Anane Dominates Wajima In Featherweight Kickboxing Debut
ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane took another step toward two-sport glory, dominating promotional newcomer Hiromi “The Purple Comet” Wajima via unanimous decision in his featherweight kickboxing debut.
The 21-year-old used his massive 6-foot-4 frame and reach advantage to perfection, peppering the three-time K-1 Champion with kicks from the outside while the Japanese striker struggled to close the distance.
While his kicks connected for fun, the Team Mehdi Zatout representative sent waves of punching combinations upstairs, all of which landed with power and precision throughout the nine-minute war.
Anane improved to 41-5 with the win, extended his unbeaten run to nine, and continued his quest for a second ONE World Title in a different discipline.
Kana Spoils Stamp’s Return With Kickboxing Victory
Four-time K-1 Champion Kana “Krusher Queen” Morimoto outpointed three-sport queen Stamp Fairtex via unanimous decision in their atomweight kickboxing bout.
The Team Aftermath athlete controlled the fight with relentless forward pressure, superior volume, and consistent output across three rounds against the former ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and MMA World Champion.
Fighting on home soil, the 33-year-old improved to 24-6 and bounced back from her March loss to ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion “The Queen” Phetjeeja, strengthening her case for another crack at gold.
Ruotolo Stays Unbeaten In MMA, Taps Isojima
Three-time ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion Tye Ruotolo made it back-to-back wins in MMA against undefeated Japanese star Shozo “Great Teacher” Isojima with a rear-naked choke at 2:26 of round one of their lightweight bout.
The 22-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt showcased his evolving striking before taking the fight to the canvas, where he worked with ground-and-pound before taking the back and securing the finish.
As a result, Ruotolo continued his flawless transition in the all-encompassing discipline and earned another US$50,000.
Lovato Jr. Outworks Bodoni In Grappling Clinic
Four-time BJJ World Champion and former MMA World Champion Rafael Lovato Jr. made a triumphant ONE Championship debut, outpointing Giancarlo Bodoni via unanimous decision in their 10-minute middleweight submission grappling bout.
The 42-year-old legend stayed on the offensive throughout, relentlessly hunting for submissions against the two-time ADCC World Champion.
With the win, the Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu and Lovato Jiu-Jitsu representative improved to 142-58 and proved he can still compete with the sport’s elite in the world’s largest martial arts organization.
Suakim Rallies From Early Trouble To Stun Peacock
Three-division Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin overcame early adversity to score a stunning TKO of Jake “The One” Peacock at 0:26 of round three of their bantamweight Muay Thai showdown.
After weathering trouble in the opening round, the 30-year-old Thai from PK Saenchai Muaythaigym dropped the British-Canadian with a devastating left hook in the final stanza.
Suakim improved to 155-59 and handed Peacock just his second career defeat, catapulting himself closer to the division’s top-five rankings. His highlight-reel win earned him a US$50,000 performance bonus.
Erdogan Stays Perfect In Dominant Heavyweight Debut
Undefeated Turkish powerhouse Shamil Erdogan made a crushing statement in his heavyweight MMA debut, stopping Japanese rising star Ryugo Takeuchi via TKO at 2:20 of round one.
The Krepost Fight Club and Tiger Muay Thai representative secured side control and rained down hammerfists to force the stoppage, improving his perfect record to 13-0.
With the dominant performance at heavyweight, the 35-year-old positions himself as a serious threat to rival “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane‘s throne and continues his unstoppable march toward ONE Championship gold.
Tetsuka Shocks Aoki With Destructive Second-Round Finish
Hiroyuki “Japanese Beast” Tetsuka silenced a Japanese legend in devastating fashion, stopping four-time ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki via TKO at the 28-second mark of round two.
“Tobikan Judan” used his world-class grappling to overwhelm his compatriot in the opening stanza, but the 35-year-old beast, who made his lightweight debut, quickly turned the tables in the second frame.
Tetsuka dropped the 42-year-old icon with a thunderous right hand to the body and then unleashed a barrage of punches and knees while Aoki was against the Circle Wall to force the stoppage.
“Japanese Beast” improved to 15-6 and finally backed up years of social media callouts by handing Aoki one of the most shocking defeats of his storied career, denying the legend his 50th professional victory.
Sawada Overpowers Hirata With Brilliant Grappling Display
Fifth-ranked women’s atomweight MMA contender Chihiro Sawada maintained her spot in the divisional rankings with a decisive unanimous decision victory over Itsuki “Android 18” Hirata in their hometown throwdown.
The 27-year-old wrestler, who represents Team Akatsuki, controlled the mat exchanges throughout the bout with smothering top pressure and ground-and-pound. Sawada received a yellow card in round three for accidental strikes to the back of her opponent’s head, but once the action resumed, she continued to exert her dominance.
This decision win improved Sawada’s record to 10-1 and pushed her closer to a shot at the ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title.
Akimoto Redeems Himself Against Wei In Kickboxing Thriller
Former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Hiroki Akimoto may have leapfrogged #1-ranked contender Wei Rui in the divisional hierarchy after outpointing the Chinese star via unanimous decision in their bantamweight kickboxing rematch.
The #4-ranked star had the sharper punches and higher output across three rounds, avenging his May 2024 loss to China’s first-ever K-1 Champion.
With the victory, the Japanese warrior improved his career record to 28-4 and possibly positioned himself for another shot at the division’s coveted gold that he once held.
Aung La N Sang Inducted Into ONE Championship Hall Of Fame
Former two-division ONE MMA World Champion Aung La N Sang was officially inducted into the ONE Championship Hall of Fame, becoming just the third member alongside fellow ONE World Champions Demetrious Johnson and Bibiano Fernandes.
The Myanmar icon, who captured his nation’s first-ever World Title and amassed 15 victories in ONE, was immortalized for a legendary career that inspired millions across his homeland and beyond.
