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ONE Championship CEO Reveals Which Fight He’s Most Excited For at Loaded ONE 172 Event in Japan

ONE Championship CEO Reveals Which Fight He's Most Excited For at Loaded ONE 172 Event in JapanWith ONE Championship’s latest event, ONE 171, officially in the books, the promotion’s marketing machine will officially turn to…

ONE Championship CEO Reveals Which Fight He's Most Excited For at Loaded ONE 172 Event in Japan

With ONE Championship’s latest event, ONE 171, officially in the books, the promotion’s marketing machine will officially turn to its highly-anticipated return to Japan on Sunday, March 23.

Emanating from the iconic Saitama Super Arena, ONE 172 will be headlined by a long-awaited kickboxing clash between Thai sensation Rodtang Jitmuangnon and former three-division K-1 world champion Takeru Segawa.

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Additionally, ONE fans will be treated to five massive title tilts at the mega-sized event, including an interim ONE featherweight kickboxing clash between Tawanchai PK Saenchai and Japanese star Masaaki Noiri. Elsewhere, it’ll be a battle of new school vs. old school with Jonathan Di Bella meeting Sam-A Gaiyanghadao for the interim ONE strawweight kickboxing crown.

Speaking with Mitch Chilson during Thursday’s live ONE 171 broadcast in Qatar, ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong revealed that Di Bella vs. Sam-A is one of the fights he’s most looking forward to.

Of course, Sityodtong couldn’t walk away with mentioning the title unification clash between Superlek Kiatmoo9 and 20-year-old Algerian-Thai star Nabil Anane.

“I’m looking forward to Jonathan Di Bella versus Sam-A, you know,” Sityodtong said inside the Lusail Sports Arena. “Young rising star and world champion versus old legend and world champion. It’s going to be incredible. But also, Superlek versus Nabil. This is going to be a war for the ages for sure.”

Asked to pick a winner between Superlek and Anane, Sityodtong said:

“You know what, I can’t pick. Someone’s gonna get knocked out, that’s all I’d say. Someone’s getting knocked out.”

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Anane earned the opportunity via a stunning first-round knockout against Nico Carrillo at ONE 170 to win the interim ONE bantamweight Muay Thai title. Now, he’ll try to exchange his interim belt for undisputed gold against one of the best P4P strikers on the planet.

ONE Championship’s Return to Japan will see a new flyweight MMA world Titleholder crowned

Rounding out the title fights at ONE 172 will be the return of former ONE flyweight MMA champion Adriano Moraes who has his sights set on reclaiming the recently vacated 26 pounds of gold. Standing in his way will be Yuya Wakamatsu, the No. 3 ranked contender in the division.

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Wakamatsu is coming off a trio of victories over Xie Wei, Danny Kingad, and Gilbert Nakatani in his last three outings.

Which fight are you most looking forward to at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang?

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Joe Rogan Thrilled with Superlek’s Muay Thai Knockout “Oh my God perfect elbow” for the World Title

Superlek Haggerty Joe RoganTalk show host and UFC commentator Joe Rogan was thrilled to see Superlek Kiatmoo9’s stunning 49-second knockout against Jonathan…

Superlek Haggerty Joe Rogan

Talk show host and UFC commentator Joe Rogan was thrilled to see Superlek Kiatmoo9’s stunning 49-second knockout against Jonathan Haggerty, to capture Muay Thai gold in ONE Championship.

Jonathan Haggerty vs. Superlek

The Thai striking star was going up in weight to challenge for gold against the British-born athlete ‘The General’ Jonathan Haggerty. Haggerty had earned titles in Muay Thai and kickboxing all via knockout and was going to be a major challenge for ‘The Kicking Machine.

The UK-born Haggerty had collected KO wins against fighters such as Muay Thai king Nong-O Hama, the MMA champion Fabricio Andrade, and top contender Felipe Lobo. Superlek was a fighter he had a prior loss against and hoped to avenge the previous defeat.

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Superlek, going into the match, had impressive wins over fighters such as Muay Thai champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon and multi-division kickboxing champion Takeru Segawa. The Thai-born athlete has an incredible background in the sport with over 130 career victories professionally with multiple Stadium Titles, among several others.

At ONE 168, Superlek made easy work of ‘The General’ with an elbow knockout just 49 seconds into the fight. It was a perfectly placed counter to end the contest. It was meant to be a five-round championship war but instead, it was done in a matter of seconds. Superlek now adds ONE Muay Thai gold to his impressive collection of accolades.

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Joe Rogan

On his popular podcast, Joe Rogan was pretty excited by this knockout. He said:

“Superlek is this bad*** Muay Thai fighter. Haggerty has a certain hop, and he goes in. And then Superlek timed it. He tried it earlier in the round and didn’t catch it. And in this one, look at it, perfect timing — he gets his head off the center line. Oh my God, perfect elbow.”

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Panpayak Jitmuangnon and Superlek have faced each other in seven bouts throughout the course of their careers, with Panpayak winning most of their fights but Superlek has taken wins in the more recent bouts. The Thai-born Panpayak seems to be the only competition for Superlek. Joe Rogan, a fan of Muay Thai, would be all over it.

Superlek scores 49-Second KO of Jonathan Haggerty with savage elbow strike – ONE 168 Highlights

Superlek scores 49-second KO of Jonathan Haggerty with savage elbow strike - ONE 168 HighlightsSuperlek needed less than a minute to finish Jonathan Haggerty in the ONE 168 headliner on Friday night in…

Superlek scores 49-second KO of Jonathan Haggerty with savage elbow strike - ONE 168 Highlights

Superlek needed less than a minute to finish Jonathan Haggerty in the ONE 168 headliner on Friday night in The Mile High City.

Emanating from Ball Arena, fight fans were treated to a fast and furious main event as ‘The Kicking Machine’ scored a shocking first-round KO against former two-sport king Jonathan Haggerty to claim the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world championship.

Haggerty came out aggressive from the get-go and caught Superlek early with a nice left hand. That early success appeared to encourage ‘The General’ to move forward — a decision that would prove to be a massive mistake as Superlek timed Haggerty’s entry perfectly and unleashed an absolutely brutal elbow that caught Haggerty clean and sent him crashing to the canvas.

Haggerty attempted to reach his feet before the 10-count but was unable to do so, giving us a brand new bantamweight Muay Thai titleholder.

Official Result: Superlek def. Jonathan Haggerty via KO (elbow) at 0:49 of Round 1.

Check Out highlights from Jonathan Haggerty vs. Superlek at ONE 168:

Superlek Honored to Represent Thailand in ONE 168 Headline Bout Against Jonathan Haggerty

Superlek Kiatmoo9“The Kicking Machine” Superlek Kiatmoo9 is looking to capture golden Muay Thai at ONE 168 as he takes on…

Superlek Kiatmoo9

“The Kicking Machine” Superlek Kiatmoo9 is looking to capture golden Muay Thai at ONE 168 as he takes on England’s Jonathan Haggerty. The championship match is hosted stateside in Denver, and Superlek is proud to represent his home nation of Thailand both in the USA and in Muay Thai.

Superlek vs. Jonathan Haggerty

“The Kicking Machine” has an incredible legacy in Muay Thai and is top-ranked on the pound-for-pound list. The Thai-born athlete has some incredible wins over notable fighters such as multi-division kickboxing champion Takeru Segawa, Muay Thai world champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon, top-ranked Daniel Puertas Gallardo, and the incredible Panpayak Jitmuangnon.

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Superlek Kiatmoo9 has over 170 fights to his name, but the most important match of his career is coming on September 6 at ONE 168. The Thai-born athlete will be going up in weight to challenge Muay Thai king ‘The General’ Jonathan Haggerty for his crown. Haggerty has been on a knockout win streak which includes his first-round stoppage to earn gold in Muay Thai.

The 28-year-old “Kicking Machine” stands out in Muay Thai due to his quiver full of various kicks which he can launch at any range with dangerous speed and power.

On facing Haggerty at ONE 168, in the USA, with a Muay Thai title on the line, Superlek said how proud he is to represent Thailand and Muay Thai. He explained:

“I’ve always been grateful to have an opportunity to show Muay Thai to the world. It’s special to be selected to be part of this huge card. I’m honored. I’m going to the U.S. with the position as Thailand’s representative. It’s important to me to do my best – to not disappoint the Thai fans and to showcase Muay Thai skills in the U.S.

“I love the people there and the weather. I feel like they’re very passionate about martial arts and Muay Thai, too. I’ve been to the U.S. a few times for seminars. I enjoyed teaching and seeing the excitement from the American fans.”

Superlek Honored to Represent Thailand in ONE 168 Headline Bout Against Jonathan Haggerty

Superlek Kiatmoo9“The Kicking Machine” Superlek Kiatmoo9 is looking to capture golden Muay Thai at ONE 168 as he takes on…

Superlek Kiatmoo9

“The Kicking Machine” Superlek Kiatmoo9 is looking to capture golden Muay Thai at ONE 168 as he takes on England’s Jonathan Haggerty. The championship match is hosted stateside in Denver, and Superlek is proud to represent his home nation of Thailand both in the USA and in Muay Thai.

Superlek vs. Jonathan Haggerty

“The Kicking Machine” has an incredible legacy in Muay Thai and is top-ranked on the pound-for-pound list. The Thai-born athlete has some incredible wins over notable fighters such as multi-division kickboxing champion Takeru Segawa, Muay Thai world champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon, top-ranked Daniel Puertas Gallardo, and the incredible Panpayak Jitmuangnon.

Superlek

Superlek Kiatmoo9 has over 170 fights to his name, but the most important match of his career is coming on September 6 at ONE 168. The Thai-born athlete will be going up in weight to challenge Muay Thai king ‘The General’ Jonathan Haggerty for his crown. Haggerty has been on a knockout win streak which includes his first-round stoppage to earn gold in Muay Thai.

The 28-year-old “Kicking Machine” stands out in Muay Thai due to his quiver full of various kicks which he can launch at any range with dangerous speed and power.

On facing Haggerty at ONE 168, in the USA, with a Muay Thai title on the line, Superlek said how proud he is to represent Thailand and Muay Thai. He explained:

“I’ve always been grateful to have an opportunity to show Muay Thai to the world. It’s special to be selected to be part of this huge card. I’m honored. I’m going to the U.S. with the position as Thailand’s representative. It’s important to me to do my best – to not disappoint the Thai fans and to showcase Muay Thai skills in the U.S.

“I love the people there and the weather. I feel like they’re very passionate about martial arts and Muay Thai, too. I’ve been to the U.S. a few times for seminars. I enjoyed teaching and seeing the excitement from the American fans.”

Rodtang Confident Jonathan Haggerty vs. Superlek ends in knockout: “Number one in Muay Thai and kickboxing”

Superlek Rodtang jonathan haggerty ONE 168The Iron Man’ Rodtang Jitmuangnon has faced both Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek Kiatmoo9 in Muay Thai. The Thai-born striker…

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The Iron Man’ Rodtang Jitmuangnon has faced both Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek Kiatmoo9 in Muay Thai. The Thai-born striker offers his prediction on the ONE 168 Muay Thai title match upcoming on September 6.

Rodtang on Haggerty vs. Superlek

The General’ Jonathan Haggerty is an English-born striker who has grown up fighting in ONE Championship. Last year, in the first round, he knocked out the legendary Nong-O Hama to capture gold in Muay Thai. Next, he knocked out Fabricio Andrade to earn the kickboxing world title. Most recently, he defended his Muay Thai crown via TKO against Felipe Lobo. Despite early struggles in ONE, it’s been smooth sailing since going up in weight.

‘The Kicking Machine’ Superlek Kiatmoo9, of Thailand, is carving out a legendary legacy in Muay Thai. Throughout his career, the top pound-for-pound athlete has earned titles in True4U, WBC, Lumpinee Stadium, and ONE Championship.

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Between Muay Thai and kickboxing, Superlek is on an impressive 12-fight win streak with notable wins over Muay Thai champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon, K-1 Champion Takeru Segawa, kickboxing champion Daniel Puertas Gallardo, and the ultra-talented Panpayak Jitmuangnon, among others.

Now, Superlek is going up in weight to challenge the two-sport king Haggerty for his Muay Thai crown. Rodtang offered his prediction for the title fight going down at ONE 168. He said:

“Haggerty’s strength is he has been fighting in this division for a long time. He can punch very hard and violently. Superlek’s strengths are his powerful kicks and exceptional defensive abilities. I’ve never seen anyone that can knock Superlek out before.

“I’m confident that we’re going to see an exciting fight, full of thrills every second. I’m looking forward to watching this fight. Both are number one in Muay Thai and kickboxing. No matter who they fight, that fight is a must-see.

“It has a high chance to end with a KO.”

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