ONE Friday Fights 178 Main Event Result: Anar Mammadov Shocks Superlek With First-Round Knockout
Anar “Atilla” Mammadov dismantled Superlek Jitmuangnon with a devastating first-round knockout in the bantamweight Muay Thai main event of ONE Friday Fights 178. The explosive headliner went down on Friday, November 13, broadcasting live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The marquee attraction ended before the highly anticipated battle ever truly had a chance to materialize. Superlek, the highly touted emerging Thai star, opened the contest by firing crisp, precise kicks to keep the stockier Azerbaijani on the outside. However, Mammadov was firmly committed to closing the distance.
After absorbing a few stinging body kicks, the 30-year-old veteran uncorked a thunderous right hand that instantly floored his opponent. Superlek showed incredible heart to climb back to his feet and beat the referee’s count, but his reprieve was short-lived.
Mammadov immediately swarmed back on the attack. A final, clubbing right hand separated the 23-year-old from his senses at the 2:08 mark of round one, marking the second and decisive knockdown of the brief encounter.
The highlight-reel finish snapped a two-fight skid and improved Mammadov’s professional record to 13-5. In doing so, the Venum Training Camp and Team Mehdi Zatout representative walked out of Lumpinee Stadium having delivered a massive divisional statement in a flash.
