Nabil Anane Predicts Winner Of Superlek Vs. Yuki Yoza At ONE 173
Nabil Anane understands exactly what standing across from Superlek Kiatmoo9 feels like, having survived two wars with the Thai icon that taught him lessons no amount of tape study could replicate about precision, timing, and composure under pressure.
That battlefield education makes the 21-year-old Algerian-Thai phenom uniquely qualified to predict what happens when Superlek faces Yuki Yoza in bantamweight kickboxing action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on November 16 inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena, where Anane himself defends his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title against Jonathan Haggerty on the same card.
Anane’s breakdown offers fascinating insight from someone who has felt Superlek’s power firsthand. He believes Yoza carries the explosiveness necessary to trouble “The Kicking Machine,” but success requires early finishing power rather than trusting judges after nine minutes.
“Yoza can knock down Superlek. I think he will get the win [if he can] knock down or knock out Superlek, you know,” he said. “But if he can’t, I think Superlek will get the win by points.”
The stylistic breakdown reveals crucial differences between these elite strikers. Yoza brings Japanese-style low kicks and superior power that have crushed opponents like Elbrus Osmanov since joining ONE Championship, extending his winning streak to 12 consecutive victories through combinations that flow without pause.
Superlek counters with something more valuable than raw power — timing honed through years of reading opponents like open books. The former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion has built his legacy on patience and precision rather than brute force, defeating icons including Rodtang Jitmuangnon through guile and cunning.
“Yuki’s got a little more power. But Superlek has better timing, so I’ll give it to Superlek,” Anane said.
The reigning Muay Thai king watches their collision with dual interest. His successful kickboxing debut against Ilias Ennahachi at ONE Friday Fights 126 in September proved his 6-foot-4 frame translates seamlessly between disciplines, but he knows the Superlek-Yoza winner likely earns a title shot before him.
“Maybe I’m next, or maybe in three or five fights I will have a chance,” he said.
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