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Reigning ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 of Thailand anticipates a violent kicking war with Japanese sensation Yuki Yoza at ONE 173.'The Kicking Machine' is excited to share the Circle with a fellow dynamic striker on November 16 in the star-studded card at Tokyo's Ariake Arena.As his nickname suggests, Superlek has a plethora of high-level kicks at his disposal, methodically dissecting his opponents with his elite arsenal.It just so happens that Yoza has also earned a reputation for devastating kicking techniques, which he displayed in dominant victories over Elbrus Osmanov and former champion Petchtanong Petchfergus.Speaking to ONE Championship, the Thai superstar said this battle will be decided by wits:"The consensus is that our fight will be a 'kicking match.' I have my style of kicking, and Yuki has the Japanese style of kicking. I think the key will be the game plan and the execution."Superlek, who’s considered one of the pound-for-pound best strikers alive, brings a legendary kicking arsenal refined through years of Muay Thai excellence.Yoza, on the other hand, displays the Japanese style, focusing on demoralizing calf kicks to break his adversaries.The stylistic matchup promises fireworks as Thai technique collides with Japanese methodology.Superlek says Yuzi Yoza wanted to fight him after he defeated TakeruYuki Yoza has revenge in mind in his upcoming showdown with Superlek Kiatmoo9.'The Kicking Machine' put a five-round beating to Japanese superstar Takeru Segawa last year, who just is Yoza's senior at Team Vasileus.That said, Superlek knows Yoza will be motivated by redemption at Ariake Arena.The ONE flyweight kickboxing king told ONE:"The main reason I want to return is my opponent, Yuki. I've watched him fight, and he expressed a desire to fight me on his Instagram when I fought Takeru."Follow Sportskeeda and ONE Championship for continued ONE 173 coverage.
