‘I Don’t Yield To Anyone’ – Superlek Vows To Rewrite The Ending Against Abdulla Dayakaev At The Inner Circle 25

Reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion “The Kicking Machine” Superlek has a debt to settle with Abdulla “Smash Boy” Dayakaev, and the time to collect is finally here.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Eager to avenge a razor-thin split-decision loss, the Thai megastar gets his shot at redemption in a thrilling bantamweight Muay Thai rematch at The Inner Circle 25. The highly anticipated bout goes down live in Asia primetime on Friday, August 7, exclusively for subscribers at live.onefc.com.

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style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 14px; width: 144px;">Their first meeting at The Inner Circle 14 this past May began the exact way most Superlek fights do. The 30-year-old muay femur stylist moved with methodical precision, processing every movement like a supercomputer calibrating its target.

class="wp-block-paragraph">However, one explosive burst from the Russian standout completely disrupted that rhythm. A disorienting right hand landed flush around the ear and temple, surprisingly sending Superlek to the canvas. The sheer impact tested his equilibrium so severely that standing steady, let alone gauging incoming strikes, became nearly impossible for the Thai icon.

class="wp-block-paragraph">The Superlek Muay Thai founder recalled:

“My plan went out the window early when I got caught by a solid punch. Once I took that hit, I was forced to chase the fight and make up ground, but I barely remember most of what happened after that.

class="wp-block-paragraph">“I was planning to pace myself and fight calculated, not expecting to get caught like that, but I made a mistake and took the hit.”

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style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 14px; width: 144px;">Forced into survival mode after getting his senses rattled, Superlek fell back on a lifetime of honed martial arts mastery. “The Kicking Machine” valiantly mounted a stunning comeback over the final two rounds, leaning heavily on his signature low kicks and relentless clinch work to sweep the momentum firmly back in his favor.

class="wp-block-paragraph">The heroics were deeply inspiring, but the first-round knockdown cast a long shadow. When the judges scored the bout for Dayakaev, the result sparked fierce debate across the combat sports community. Still, the 139-win veteran received the decision with the quiet humility that has defined his incredible career.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Superlek said:

“I was operating purely on muscle memory and instinct. My body just automatically executed what I had drilled in training, firing off strikes and knees on complete autopilot.

class="wp-block-paragraph">“I feel a sense of regret, though not disappointment. I know I gave it everything I had. Once you get knocked down early, coming back for a win is always an uphill battle. I feel I handled the situation as best as I could.”

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style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 14px; width: 144px;">Now, the urgency surrounding this sequel is undeniable. The Thai veteran urgently needs to snap an uncharacteristic three-fight slump and force his way back into the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title picture.

class="wp-block-paragraph">The manner of the first loss — narrow and contentious — leaves ample room for a definitive statement performance. That reality fuels Superlek’s intense drive to leave absolutely no doubt this time around.

class="wp-block-paragraph">He declared:

“This fight will definitely not end the same way. I am 100 percent confident that I will avenge my loss and beat Abdulla this time.

class="wp-block-paragraph">“To Abdulla: Our first fight was great, but this one will be completely different. You said your goal is to knock me out, but I have the weapons to knock you out too, and I promise you, I’m not going down!”

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style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 14px; width: 144px;">Superlek Plots A Smarter Approach For Dayakaev RematchThe moment the immediate rematch was officially offered, Superlek’s answer came without deliberation or hesitation. It is the blockbuster fight the global fanbase demanded, and the Buriram native fully intends to rewrite the ending.

class="wp-block-paragraph">“The Kicking Machine” enters this second chapter not merely fueled by redemption, but completely transformed. Every single session of this training camp has been meticulously built around the harsh tactical lessons Abdulla Dayakaev delivered in their first encounter.

class="wp-block-paragraph">He explained:

“My training has been pretty standard, with a heavy focus on ring management, tightening my defense, blocking, and absorbing strikes smoothly as the fight unfolds.

class="wp-block-paragraph">“Everyone expects me to push for the clinch like last time, but I’m going to stick to my style. If something isn’t working, I have my Plan B and Plan C ready to go.”

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style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 14px; width: 144px;">Strategy aside, Superlek has absolutely no illusions about the immense threat Dayakaev’s fists represent, having felt them firsthand. “Smash Boy” carries some of the heaviest hands in the division, and the Thai great acknowledges the very real danger that comes with every exchange in the pocket.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Still, he views his own vast arsenal as every bit as destructive. This Friday night, with the passionate Thai faithful urging him forward inside the sport’s most hallowed ring, Superlek intends to remind the world exactly why he remains one of the absolute finest pound-for-pound strikers on the planet.

class="wp-block-paragraph">He concluded:

“His punches, without a doubt [are his best weapons]. Regardless of who I fight, heavy hands are always the biggest threat because international fighters have great boxing combinations and throw every punch at 100 percent power.

class="wp-block-paragraph">“Unless I’m completely knocked out cold, I will never give up. I don’t yield to anyone inside that ring. No matter how much pain I’m in, if I can stand, I will get back up.”

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