WATCH: Masaaki Noiri’s wife and kids console Japanese fighter backstage after tough loss to Superbon at ONE 173

Former interim ONE featherweight kickboxing world champion Masaaki Noiri absorbed the toughest loss of his career at ONE 173 inside Ariake Arena last November 16.

The Japanese star was bested by now undisputed ONE featherweight kickboxing world champion Superbon after five rounds of grueling action.

Seeing their patriarch disheartened by the setback, Noiri's wife and children came in to soften the blow.

A touching scene unfolded in the aftermath of the main event of the biggest martial arts event of the year.

ONE Championship shared the clip of Noiri's family consoling him after the loss.

"Family holds you up when the world feels heavy ❤️ @noiri.masaaki"

Noiri fought hard and fearlessly kept pushing forward amid Superbon's whirlwind combinations of punches and kicks.

The Team Vasileus star had his moments and landed his signature calf kicks and powerful punch-heavy assault.

However, the Thai striking maestro was simply on another level and unified the 155-pound belts via unanimous decision.

While overcome by strong emotions after the match, Noiri humbly accepted defeat like a proud warrior.

The 32-year-old received unconditional love and support from his loved ones, as well as the admiration of the Japanese faithful despite falling short.

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Masaaki Noiri vows to bounce back after tough loss to Superbon

Masaaki Noiri may have failed in his bid for undisputed status, but he won't give up on his dreams.

The Japanese striker assured fans he'll bounce back stronger, learn from his mistakes, and reach the mountaintop once again.

"I will make it back here, no matter what. I will come back and take it back. I'll never forget this frustration," Noiri wrote on his Instagram account.

Noiri is no stranger to clawing back from setbacks. He dropped his first two contests in ONE Championship, but eventually racked off back-to-back wins to claim the interim gold.