“Beat the Man That Beat Me”: Jonathan Haggerty Reveals What Makes Superlek ‘Kicking Machine’ So Dangerous Ahead of ONE 168

Reigning two-sport ONE Bantamweight World Champion Jonathan Haggerty, known for his unwavering confidence in the ring, could be facing his toughest challenge yet. At ONE 168: Denver this September, Haggerty will go head to head with the legendary “The Kicking Machine” Superlek Kiatmoo9 in a highly anticipated fight for his bantamweight Muay Thai world title.

Additionally, this will not be the first time that two-sport world champion Jonathan Haggerty faces current ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9. In a recent interview, Haggerty acknowledged the threat posed by Superlek, admitting that Superlek’s past victory over Rodtang Jitmuangnon, who previously defeated Haggerty, raises concerns.

Why does Jonathan Haggerty see Superlek as a threat?

In 2019 and 2020, current ONE Flyweight Mauy Thai king Rodtang Jitmuangnon defeated Jonathan Haggerty twice: the first to claim his prestigious belt and the next to successfully defend it. Both events remain a dark part of Haggerty’s resume and how they project a spectacle onto his upcoming fight with Superlek Kiatmoo9. In last month’s interview with Sky Sports MMA Club, host Nik Hobbs asked Haggerty about the changes he sees in Superlek.

Haggerty recognized the fighter’s familiar style. ”Hwe have the same style,” he said. ‘Obviously, he’s on a bigger stage now. He’s used to the big audience, the big stage, and he’s been putting up with everyone. So, he’s on a huge streak, he even beat the guy who beat the men, Rodtang..” Haggerty continued: ” He will be well prepared for battle, but so will I. So I’m excited.“

But Haggerty isn’t throwing in the towel just yet. He has been researching ways to take down Superlek Kiatmoo09 and believes he has found a key advantage. On the same podcast, Haggerty revealed that with ONE Championship heading to the United States for this fight, Superlek won’t have the usual roar of the local crowd behind him.

Jonathan Haggerty expects a different fight against Superlek at ONE 168: Denver

Riding high off his latest victory at ONE Combat Evening 19, two-division king Jonathan Haggerty looks to make another successful title defense. He will face “The Kicking Machine” at ONE 168: Denver, putting his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title on the line once again.

However, Haggerty does not take Superlek Kiatmoo9 lightly. After all, Superlek beats him and the person who beat him in the past, Rodtang Jitmuangnon. This creates a tense situation for Haggerty, both technically and psychologically. But Haggerty chooses to focus on the positive side. With the event returning to America, this time it will be different, and he explained why in an interview with Sky Sports MMA Membership, “I just hope he’s prepared for this because he won’t have his followers, the crowd behind him, or any bands playing..”

Haggerty’s comments hint at a strategy to mentally break Superlek Kiatmoo9. However, underestimating Superlek’s nine-match winning streak would be a big mistake. This is a difficult decision. Who do you have winning, Superlek or Jonathan Haggerty? Let us know in the comments