Superbon defeated Masaaki Noiri within the ONE 173 fundamental occasion on Sunday to change into the undisputed ONE featherweight kickboxing world champion.
Superbon’s earned a unanimous determination over Noiri in Tokyo, although the victory got here with a touch of controversy after the multi-time world titleholder was warned about repeatedly clinching his opponent. Whereas that tactic is allowed in Muay Thai bouts, it’s strictly prohibited in kickboxing. Regardless of that, Superbon repeatedly clinched throughout exchanges and obtained no formal warning i.e. yellow or crimson card.
That seemingly pissed off battle followers on social media, who have been fast to name out Superbon for the tactic and referee Olivier Coste for not correctly punishing Superbon for making an attempt to carry his opponent by means of each alternate.
Official Consequence: Superbon def. Masaaki Noiri by way of unanimous determination to win the undisputed ONE featherweight kickboxing world title.
It was a considerably irritating finish to an in any other case stellar night time of fights. Nonetheless, Superbon did precisely what he wanted to as soon as once more change into an undisputed kickboxing king.
Subsequent, it sounds just like the Thai celebrity is intent on transferring again over to Muay Thai to as soon as once more pursue his dream of turning into a two-division champion.
Verify Out Highlights From Superbon vs. Masaaki Noiri at ONE 173:
