Superlek Kiatmuu9
| Superlek Kiatmuu9 | |
|---|---|
| Born | Manachai Yamsiri 6 November 1995 Prakhon Chai, Buriram, Thailand |
| Native name | มนัสชัย เอี่ยมศิริ |
| Other names | Superlek Mor.Rattanabundit Superlek Santisurin (ซุปเปอร์เล็ก สันติสุรินทร์) |
| Nickname | The Kicking Machine (เครื่องเตะมนุษย์) Paib The Elbow Machine |
| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Division | Super Flyweight Bantamweight Super Bantamweight Featherweight Super Featherweight Lightweight Super Lightweight |
| Reach | 180 cm (71 in) |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Femur) Kickboxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Team | Kiatmuu9 Gym Yokkao Fight Team Superlek Muay Thaï Gym |
| Years active | c. 1996–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 173 |
| Wins | 139 |
| Losses | 30 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Singdam Kiatmuu9 (uncle) Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9 (cousin) Panomroonglek Kratingdaenggym (cousin) Sam-A Gaiyanghadao (brother-in-law) |
Manachai Yamsiri (Thai: มนัสชัย เอี่ยมศิริ; born 6 November 1995), known professionally as Superlek Kiatmuu9 (Thai: ซุปเปอร์เล็ก เกียรติหมู่9), is a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. Nicknamed 'The Kicking Machine', he is regarded as one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of his generation.
In 2011, he won the Thailand Mini-Flyweight (105 lbs) title. The following year, he won the vacant Thailand Flyweight (112 lbs) title and the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title. In 2013, he won the Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title and the Thailand Featherweight (126 lbs) title. In 2016, he won the WBC MuayThai Super Featherweight World title. In 2022, he won the vacant True4U Super Lightweight (140 lbs) title and made his ONE Championship debut. In 2023, he won the vacant ONE Flyweight (135 lbs) Kickboxing World title when he beat Daniel Puertas Gallardo. In 2024, he won the ONE Bantamweight (145 lbs) Muay Thai World title when he beat Jonathan Haggerty by knockout in the first round.
A technical Muay Fimeu stylist, Yamsiri is known for his striking skills which is characterised by fast kicks and knees. In 2012, he was awarded Sports Authority of Thailand Muay Thai Fighter of the Year. As of October 2024, he is #1 in Combat Press' men's pound-for-pound rankings for Muay Thai and #6 in Beyond Kick's men's pound-for-pound rankings for kickboxing.