“I will kick back” - Superlek has no plans of bowing to Yuki Yoza at ONE 173 in Tokyo

(From left) Yuki Yoza and Superlek Kiatmoo9. [Images: ONE Championship]
Yuki Yoza (left), Superlek Kiatmoo9 (right) [Images courtesy: ONE Championship]

'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9 has a simple message for anyone expecting him to be intimidated by Yuki Yoza's power: think again.

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The reigning ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion faces the Japanese striker in a bantamweight kickboxing bout at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri inside Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Sunday, Nov. 16.

'The Kicking Machine' made it crystal clear he has no intention of allowing Yoza to impose his will when they lock horns in the Japanese capital city.

"There's no way I will stand there and let him kick me freely. I will kick back," Superlek told ONE Championship in an exclusive interview.
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The 29-year-old's declaration reflects a fighter who refuses to yield an inch despite facing a dangerous opponent in hostile territory.

Yoza has started his ONE Championship campaign with an impressive 2-0 record. But while the former K-1 champion has proven his ability to trouble elite competition, Superlek's warning suggests he plans to meet fire with fire at ONE 173.

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Superlek says he felt "instantly motivated" after learning that he'd face Yuki Yoza in Tokyo

In the same interview with the world's largest martial arts organization, the Kiatmoo9 Gym representative revealed that he was extremely pleased to draw Yuki Yoza on the stacked card inside the Ariake Arena on Nov. 16.

"When the team announced [it was] Yuki, I felt instantly motivated because it presents a great challenge. I get to fight another superstar from Japan," he continued.
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The Thai megastar has gone 2-0 against Japanese opposition on the global stage. He earned a unanimous decision win over Taiki Naito back in May 2022 and conquered Takeru Segawa across three rounds at ONE 165 in January last year.

Could he move 3-0 against fighters from 'The Land of the Rising Sun' at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri?

Tickets for the star-studded spectacle can be secured here. Fans around the world can visit watch.onefc.com for how-to-watch details in their region.

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Edited by Aziel Karthak
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