The Professor’s Next Move: What’s Next for Petchpanomrung Kiatmoo9
Fans of Petchpanomrung Kiatmoo9, aka - The Professor, are wondering what’s next for Kickboxing’s top pound-for-pound fighter after he lost this past weekend in the finals of Glory 108 - The Last Featherweight Standing.
The results of Glory 108: Last Featherweight Standing came as a surprise to most, as Petchpanomrung Kiatmoo9 was favored to win the tournament. He was up against long-time rival Kento Haraguchi of Japan, so you knew that each has extra motivation to win.
It was an exciting, back-and-forth war that was too close to call at the end, so an extra round was needed. In the end, it was the Japnese's hand that was raised in victory, finally securing a triumph over Petch.
Petchpanomrung Kiatmoo9's Streak Ends, But He's Still the Champion
With the loss, Petch's 10-fight win streak at Glory came to a surprising end. Along the way, he defeated the likes of Miguel Trindade, Abraham Vidales, and Kento Haraguchi himself. That it came to an end in a featherweight tournament, where he was the favorite, was not expected. Still, it was a dominant run, which solidified not just his claim as the top featherweight in the sport, but also as possibly the best kickboxer on the planet. Now that the dust has settled on Glory 108, fans want to know, what's next for the Professor?
Potential Challenengers for Glory Featherweight Crown
Petch has plenty of options for his next move. There is a multitude of potential challengers waiting for a shot at the Professor's crown. There's Kento Haraguchi himself, whose confidence is now at an all-time high and would like to capture the coveted featherweight belt and add to his resume against Petch.
Miguel Trindade is also a possibility. They've faced each other multiple times, so there's familiarity there, and Trindade remains a top featherweight contender. Then there's Yura Kono, a rising Japanese talent who reached the semifinals of The Last Featherweight Standing tournament. Lastly, there's Abraham Vidales, also a former title challenger who is still seen as a force in the featherweight ranks.
Final Decision Rests with Petchpanomrung Kiatmoo9
Despite this recent loss, Petch remains at the top of Glory's featherweight division, and to many, atop the kickboxing mountain. There are numerous options for his next move. He can take on any of the challenegrs listed or even someone who wasn't included in the list.
He can even think of the possibility of testing the lightweight waters once more if he wants to move up. In any case, Petchpanomrung Kiatmoo9's kickboxing legacy is secured, and anyone who wants to get to the top still has to go through him first.
