Russian flyweight Muay Thai fighter Tagir Khalilov is going through a alternative opponent in his upcoming struggle, however is unfazed by it.
‘Samingpri’ battles Thai celebrity Superlek Kiatmoo9 within the headlining struggle for ONE Battle Night time 12 on Prime Video on July 14 on the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok.
Tagir Khalilov was initially scheduled to face Elias Mahmoudi of Algeria on the cardboard. After an surprising flip of occasions involving the unique headlining struggle, he was elevated to banner the occasion in opposition to ‘The Kicking Machine’.
Chatting with ONE Championship in an interview, the 30-year-old Samingpri Muay Thai Fitness center affiliate mentioned the change in opponent hardly issues to him and he is able to tackle anyone.
He mentioned:
“The change in opponent didn’t actually have an effect on my coaching camp. We made some small changes.”
Tagir Khalilov has been on a rampage of late, successful his final two matches by the use of finishes contained in the opening spherical.
He topped Thai Chorfah Tor Sangtiennoi by the use of technical knockout (uppercut) of their showdown final December in Manila. Then in March, he KO’d one other Thai in Black Panther with a nasty physique shot that despatched him instantly crumbling to the mat.
Out to cease the successful run of ‘Samingpri’ is Superlek, who’s making a brief turnaround after seeing motion simply three weeks in the past.
The No. 1-ranked contender within the flyweight Muay Thai division and concurrent kickboxing king within the weight class is seeking to keep his standing by chalking up one other win in his subsequent struggle.
Superlek fought at ONE Friday Fights 22 on June 23 and chopped down 6-foot-2 opponent Nabil Anane by the use of first-round knockout. Previous to that he additionally noticed motion in January and March, first successful the vacant ONE flyweight kickboxing world title earlier than defending it.
ONE Battle Night time 12 is out there without spending a dime to Prime Video subscribers in North America.