Set to put on a blockbuster show at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, ONE 173 brings a host of splendid top-level mixed martial arts bouts. In the highest billed MMA bout on the card at ONE 173, flyweight champion Yuya Wakamatsu attempts to defend his strap for the first time opposite Joshua Pacio. Before that, current lightweight and welterweight king Christian Lee battles Alibeg Rasulov.
ONE 173 Co-Main Event: ONE Flyweight MMA Championship: [C] Yuya Wakamatsu vs. [C- SW] Joshua Pacio
Entering the prime of his career at 30-years of age, Wakamatsu is coming off of a monumental knockout performance over ONE royalty Adriano Moraes, starching the Brazilian in the first round. Stepping up to retain his title on one of the biggest martial arts cards of the year, “Little Piranha” currently is riding a four-fight winning streak ahead of ONE 173 this Sunday.
Notching the first defense of his strawweight throne over UFC veteran Jarred Brooks in his last contest, Pacio now seeks to add another belt to his trophy case when he returns to the 135-lb division after an eight-year leave for a superfight with the streaking Wakamatsu.
ONE 173: ONE Lightweight MMA Championship: [C] Christian Lee vs. Alibeg Rasulov
Losing just once over the last half decade (eventually avenging that lone defeat by stoppage), Lee stands as budding star under the ONE Championship banner. Holding both the 155-lb and 170-lb thrones, “The Warrior” has ended seven of his past eight victories by knockout.
Undefeated as a professional, Rasulov has rarely encountered any meaningful resistance in his fights, ending ten of his 14 wins inside the distance. Meeting up with Lee last December, the pair’s first tilt was marred with controversy after an accidental eye poke rendered Rasulov unable to continue, with that bout ending in a no contest. Eager to get back into the ring, the Dagestan native is looking to cement his place as the apex lightweight name in the organization with an emphatic performance over the incumbent.
Here’s How to Watch ONE 173
Online Streaming: You can catch the entire card as a pay-per-view on ONE Championship’s Website for $40 (USD.) Taxes and service charges are included in the cost of the pay-per-view. Subscribing to the pay-per-view also gives viewers the chance to watch the card on-demand after the event ends.
Start Time and Date: The main card will begin at 11pm ET on November 15th.
Bout Order For ONE 173
Main Card:
(Featherweight Kickboxing) Superbon Singha Mawynn (c) vs. Masaaki Noiri (ic)
(Flyweight) Yuya Wakamatsu (c) vs. Joshua Pacio
(Atomweight Muay Thai) Nadaka Yoshinari vs. Numsurin Chor.Ketwina
(Flyweight Muay Thai) Rodtang Jitmuangnon vs. Nong-O Hama
(Lightweight) Christian Lee (c) vs. Alibeg Rasulov
(Flyweight Kickboxing) Takeru Segawa vs. Denis Purić
(Featherweight Kickboxing) Marat Grigorian vs. Rukiya Anpo
(Bantamweight Kickboxing) Yuki Yoza vs. Superlek Kiatmuu9
(Featherweight Kickboxing) Nabil Anane vs. Hiromi Wajima
(Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing) Kana Morimoto vs. Stamp Fairtex
(Lightweight) Shozo Isojima vs. Tye Ruotolo
(Middleweight Submission Grappling) Giancarlo Bodoni vs. Rafael Lovato Jr.
(Bantamweight Muay Thai) Suakim Sor.Jor.Tongprajin vs. Jake Peacock
(Heavyweight) Ryugo Takeuchi vs. Shamil Erdogan
(Lightweight) Shinya Aoki vs. Hiroyuki Tetsuka
