Nadaka Vs Numsurin, ONE 173: Yoshinari Vows to Showcase Unique Muay Thai Style in Historic Title Clash

Japanese superstar Nadaka Yoshinari stands at the precipice of immortality.

On Sunday, November 16, the 10-time Muay Thai World Champion will collide with Thailand’s Numsurin Chor Ketwina for the inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri, emanating live from Tokyo’s iconic Ariake Arena.

The 24-year-old superstar has long been celebrated for his reflexes, poise, and relentless drive in “the art of eight limbs.” A victory would not only make him the division’s first-ever World Champion but also etch his name into the pantheon of Japanese greats who rose to glory under the brightest lights.

The weight of fighting for gold on home soil has broken many athletes, but Nadaka refuses to succumb to the pressure. For him, his routine remains unchanged – it’s the same daily grind, the same push to make sure he’s sharper than the day before.

He said:

“My mindset is always the same no matter the event or location. I always train with the determination to update my best self.

“Of course, knowing this is a title fight gives me extra motivation, but what I have to do doesn’t change. I just need to prepare myself in the best condition possible. I train every day not to lose to myself and to build the best body I can.”

At ONE 172 this past March, Nadaka thrilled his countrymen by knocking out Rak Erawan with just 20 seconds left in the third round. Three months later, he delivered a masterclass over Banluelok Sitwatcharachaianluerit at ONE Friday Fights 114, claiming a unanimous decision.

Most recently, he dropped Hamada Azmani in the second round before sealing a third-round TKO victory at ONE Friday Fights 122. The victory stretched his winning streak to 39 and secured a ticket to his upcoming World Title opportunity.

Now, as Nadaka prepares to perform on the same card as Thai megastar Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon, the Japanese fighter feels a duty to show that his brand of Muay Thai can inspire just as much awe and excitement.

The 24-year-old said:

“I’m challenging for the Muay Thai title this time, but after my fight, there’s also Rodtang’s title match.

“I strongly feel I need to show my own unique Muay Thai that won’t lose in excitement compared to his fight. And I want to win and pass the baton to the seniors who are already wearing ONE belts.”

Nadaka Respects Numsurin’s Rise But Plans His Downfall

At ONE 173 inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena, Nadaka Yoshinari will step into the Circle for the biggest fight of his young career when he battles Numsurin Chor Ketwina for the inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title.

Like Nadaka, Numsurin’s rise to reach this moment has been meteoric.

With more than 100 career victories to his name and a perfect 6-0 run at ONE Friday Fights, the Thai warrior has proven himself as one of the sport’s most consistent performers.

His breakthrough moment came when he snapped Songchainoi Kiatsongrit’s flawless 9-0 streak at ONE Friday Fights 122, using his guile and grit to hand the surging talent his first defeat at the weekly Asia primetime spectacle. That performance earned Numsurin a main roster spot in the world’s largest martial arts organization, and in turn, this World Title shot.

For many, Numsurin’s upset win was like a shockwave. For Nadaka, it was confirmation. The Japanese superstar had studied both Numsurin and Songchainoi and predicted exactly how the fight would play out.

“From the start, I thought their styles matched in a way where just one clean hit could be dangerous. I also believed Numsurin is the type of fighter who studies his opponents.

“Watching his fights, I felt he was always aiming at Songchainoi’s habit after throwing punches. He capitalized on that, scored a knockdown, and then smartly piled up points.”

Numsurin’s performance proved to Nadaka that his challenger is the real deal.

The entire world will be watching closely when Nadaka collides with the Thai star, and the Japanese athlete understands the stakes. He respects how Numsurin earned a shot at the gold, but deep down he believes the belt is meant for him.

On November 16, Nadaka plans to prove it – to take the belt, to make the Ariake crowd roar, and to show a style of Muay Thai that only he can bring.

The Eiwa Sports Gym product said:

“In my eyes, it was a shutout victory. Since he beat the opponent I was expecting to face, and in such a way, I think that’s why he was chosen for the title shot. He’s a worthy opponent, and I’ll give my very best to win.”

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