Stephen Loman says Superlek needs to deal with Jonathan Haggerty’s pressure: “Let’s see how much punishment he can absorb”
Second-ranked ONE Championship bantamweight MMA contender 'The Sniper' Stephen Loman of the Philippines is heavily intrigued by the upcoming Muay Thai showdown between 'The General' Jonathan Haggerty and 'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE 168: Denver.
Haggerty and Superlek will meet in a rehash of their 2018 encounter and determine who the better fighter is once and for all, and fans are expecting an absolute barnburner of a fight, Loman included.
'The General' features a come-forward aggressive style that's as effective as it is fan-friendly. Meanwhile, 'The Kicking Machine' takes a more tactical, strategic approach, albeit just as deadly.
In a recent interview with Sportskeeda MMA, Loman discussed the upcoming matchup, particularly expressing concern about how Superlek will be able to deal with Haggerty's power.
'The Sniper' said:
"Superlek will try to catch every combination Haggerty throws, so let’s see how much punishment he can absorb in this fight."
Needless to say, the Jonathan Haggerty vs. Superlek Kiatmoo9 clash offers an interesting contrast of styles and certainly has the world buzzing.
It's a fight that fans all around the world will be watching closely as two of the best bantamweight strikers in the world trade leather in the world's largest martial arts organization.
'The General' Jonathan Haggerty puts bantamweight Muay Thai gold on the line against Superlek at ONE 168: Denver
Reigning ONE bantamweight Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion Jonathan Haggerty is set to put his Muay Thai strap up for grabs against Thailand's Superlek Kiatmoo9.
The two throw down in the main event at ONE 168: Denver, which broadcasts live from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on Friday, September 6th.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Limited tickets to watch in-stadium are available via Ticketmaster.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding ONE 168: Denver as it happens.