ONE 173: “I also rely on flashes of insight”

Nadaka Yoshinari has a game plan for his world title challenge, but is prepared to adapt on the fly when the opportunity presents itself.

Before the ten-time Muay Thai World Champion tries to secure the inaugural ONE Muay Thai Atomweight Title against Numsurin Chor Ketwina at ONE 173: Superbon Vs. Noiri at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Sunday, November 16, discussed his strategic approach.

In an exclusive interview with A Championshipthe 24-year-old Eiwa Sports Gym affiliate revealed how he balances careful preparation with the gut reactions that separate the great fighters from the good ones.

“The strategy we plan is the foundation, but once the fight starts, I also rely on the flashes of information I get during the match or attacks that come from the momentum of the fight,” he said in the promo.

The Japanese striker is riding a 39-fight winning streak heading into this pivotal matchup and looks set to pick up another win and walk off the iconic stage as the ONE World Champion.

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Nadaka's adaptability could exploit Numsurin's technical mastery

Although Nadaka has previously acknowledged this Numsurin possesses a “high-level mastery of the fundamentals of Muay Thai” and boxing techniques that other Thai fighters lack, his willingness to adapt mid-fight could prove crucial against that technical excellence.

The Japanese talent can carry a variety of different tools in his bag as he embarks on his toughest mission yet inside the Circle. But you should never underestimate the Thai's ability to pull off a surprise when they lock horns.

Numsurin took the crown with a fantastic 6-0, and the 30-year-old won't be backing down one bit as he looks to claim the sport's most prestigious award today.

Who becomes the first Muay Thai ONE atomweight world champion in Japan? Will it be Nadaka or Numsurin?

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