Joe Rogan is certainly one of 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 specialists alike in awe, together with the famend MMA persona 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 wonderfully executed elbow.
The affect was instant and devastating, sending Haggerty crashing to the canvas. Although the British striker took a second to get better, he was unable to beat the referee’s 10-count.
Superlek’s swift and scientific 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 unhealthy*** Muay Thai fighter,” he instructed his company throughout his wildly widespread 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, excellent timing — he will get his head off the middle line. Oh my God, excellent elbow,” the 57-year-old commentator mentioned.
