https://www.scmp.com/rss/522982/feed The latest news and top stories on Superlek Kiatmuu9. Known as "The Kicking Machine", he is a professional Muay Thai combatant with over 170 bouts. He holds the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Championship and was previously the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw ONE Championship Thailand president Jitinat “Plai” Asdamongkol has said the promotion’s renewed partnership with Lumpinee Stadium was a major signal of intent, with Thailand set to remain the company’s global engine room as it targeted further domestic and international growth. Speaking after the Royal Thai Army confirmed a two-year extension with ONE, Plai said the collaboration had already reshaped the landscape of Muay Thai. “Lumpinee and the Royal Thai Army invited ONE Championship about... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/muay-thai/article/3334899/one-championship-thailand-chief-outlines-bold-expansion-plans-after-lumpinee-renewal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/muay-thai/article/3334899/one-championship-thailand-chief-outlines-bold-expansion-plans-after-lumpinee-renewal?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:21:57 +0000 Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw Takeru Segawa will have one last hurrah before retiring after stopping Denis Puric in the third round at ONE 173 in Tokyo and positioning himself for a blockbuster rematch with Rodtang Jitmuangnon in what he says will be his final fight. The former three-division K-1 champion entered Sunday’s flyweight kickboxing contest carrying significant pressure. Since joining ONE, Takeru’s run has been turbulent. He lost his promotional debut to Superlek Kiatmoo9, rebounded with a win over Thant Zin, then... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3333009/takeru-wants-go-out-bang-gets-rodtang-rematch-retirement-fight-one-175?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3333009/takeru-wants-go-out-bang-gets-rodtang-rematch-retirement-fight-one-175?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:05:38 +0000 Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw Superlek Kiatmoo9 has seen and heard it all in his storied career, but Japan’s Yuki Yoza may have given him extra motivation ahead of their clash at ONE 173 in Tokyo. The Thai superstar, known worldwide as “The Kicking Machine”, makes his return to kickboxing this weekend after a brief injury lay-off. His opponent has been making headlines of his own, confidently declaring that he will be the new Kicking Machine after their bout. Either way, many fans have earmarked this fight as the pick of the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3332785/one-championship-superlek-kiatmoo9-yuki-yoza-trade-verbal-kicks-ahead-tokyo-showdown?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3332785/one-championship-superlek-kiatmoo9-yuki-yoza-trade-verbal-kicks-ahead-tokyo-showdown?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:13:42 +0000 Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw Rodtang Jitmuangnon is a pure showman. From going viral for dropping his hands to marching forward with relentless pressure and fire in his gloves, he is the ultimate fan-friendly fighter. There is no “off” switch and there are no backwards steps, even when it is a friend standing across from him in the ring. Ahead of his flyweight Muay Thai showdown with Nong-O Hama at ONE 173 in Tokyo on Sunday, the Thai superstar said he had no intention of changing his approach. “This is my style and I... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/muay-thai/article/3332772/one-championship-rodtang-jitmuangnon-vows-fight-rocket-against-nong-o-hama?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/muay-thai/article/3332772/one-championship-rodtang-jitmuangnon-vows-fight-rocket-against-nong-o-hama?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:25:29 +0000 Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw ONE Championship has officially added Japanese superstar Rukiya Anpo to its roster and confirmed two more world title bouts for its blockbuster ONE 173 card, set for November 16 in Japan. The event will now feature American Christian Lee’s highly anticipated rematch with Russia’s Alibeg Rasulov for the ONE lightweight MMA world title and a historic inaugural ONE atomweight Muay Thai world title fight between Nadaka Yoshinari and Numsurin Chor Ketwina. The announcement came during a press... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3325338/one-championship-rukiya-anpo-signs-2-more-world-title-bouts-added-one-173-card?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3325338/one-championship-rukiya-anpo-signs-2-more-world-title-bouts-added-one-173-card?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:04:26 +0000 Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw Jake Peacock could barely hide his excitement after learning he will face three-time Lumpinee Stadium world champion Suakim Sor.Jor.Tongprajin at ONE 173 in Tokyo. “I’m absolutely thrilled,” Peacock told the Post. “Just for the opportunity to fight, I’d fight in my backyard if I had to, but to fight in Japan, even better. “ONE 173 is absolutely stacked. I love Japan, I love to fight, so all things are going in the right direction,” he added. Suakim arrives on a five-fight winning streak and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/article/3323163/one-championship-peacock-thrilled-be-stacked-one-173-bill?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/article/3323163/one-championship-peacock-thrilled-be-stacked-one-173-bill?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:48:00 +0000 Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw When you’ve spent years covering fighters, you start to recognise the ones who have it. That undefinable X-factor. The kind of charisma and presence that doesn’t just fill an arena – it lingers in the memory. Takeru Segawa is one of those rare fighters. Across hundreds of interviews over the years, I’ve noticed a common thread, particularly with many Western fighters: they got into combat sports because of films: Kickboxer, Bloodsport, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat. These films truly helped... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3320067/one-championship-takeru-must-earn-chance-revenge-against-rodtang?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/kickboxing/article/3320067/one-championship-takeru-must-earn-chance-revenge-against-rodtang?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Jul 2025 02:44:03 +0000 Andrew Whitelaw Andrew Whitelaw It has been a golden spell for Mehdi Zatout and his fighters at Venom Training Camp. From Bangkok to Tokyo, the gym has produced world champions, viral knockouts, and a growing sense that something special is happening. “We work different,” Zatout told the Post. “We train hard, but we also train smart. “We’re a team. We help each other, we push each other, but always with respect.” Zatout, a former world champion, now leads one of Asia’s top camps. His stable includes Bampara “Bambi” Kouyate,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/article/3318103/meet-one-championship-trainer-coaching-some-hottest-talent-game?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/article/3318103/meet-one-championship-trainer-coaching-some-hottest-talent-game?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:23:32 +0000