Joe Rogan is one in all many who couldn’t assist however rave about Superlek Kiatmoo9’s gorgeous victory at ONE 168: Denver earlier this month.
The Thai celebrity took solely 49 seconds to safe a monumental win over Jonathan Haggerty in a rematch of their 2018 bout. It left followers and consultants alike in awe, together with the famend MMA character and podcaster.
The conflict in “The Mile Excessive Metropolis” was anticipated to be a fierce contest. Nevertheless, Superlek’s mastery and precision flipped the script.
As Haggerty launched a straight proper hand, Superlek exhibited his impeccable timing by ducking beneath the punch and countering with a superbly executed elbow.
The affect was rapid and devastating, sending Haggerty crashing to the canvas. Although the British striker took a second to recuperate, he was unable to beat the referee’s 10-count.
Superlek’s swift and medical end solidified his place as a two-sport kingpin in ONE Championship. Now, he holds each the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing and Bantamweight Muay Thai World Titles.
Rogan was fast to voice his admiration for “The Kicking Machine.”
“Superlek is that this dangerous*** Muay Thai fighter,” he advised his friends throughout his wildly fashionable Joe Rogan Expertise podcast.
Furthermore, Rogan broke down the ending sequence in nice element, applauding the flawless execution.
“Haggerty has a sure hop, and he goes in. After which Superlek timed it. He tried it earlier within the spherical and didn’t catch it. And on this one, have a look at it, good timing — he will get his head off the middle line. Oh my God, good elbow,” the 57-year-old commentator mentioned.
