Exciting news for ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Prime Video as a big bantamweight contender’s battle has been added to the lineup. ONE Championship revealed that top-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai fighter Nabil Anane will be making his kickboxing debut against former champion Petchtanong Petchfergus. This clash of eras has significant implications for the division.
At only 20 years old, Nabil Anane made his debut at ONE Friday Fights 22 against Superlek Kiatmoo9. Despite a loss in his first fight, he quickly rebounded with five consecutive wins in Muay Thai, positioning himself as a title contender.
Muay Thai phenom Nabil Anane switches sports for a marquee clash with former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Petchtanong on December 6 at ONE Fight Night 26 on @PrimeVideo!#ONEFightNight26 | Dec 6 at 8PM ET🇺🇸🇨🇦 Watch Live on Prime🇬🇧🇮🇪 Watch Live on Sky Sports pic.twitter.com/8UfUJT5SMR
— ONE Championship (@ONEChampionship) November 13, 2024
Anane is known for his height and reach, standing at 6’3″. He has been able to dominate his opponents with his long limbs and leverage. His upcoming fight against Petchtanong will show how far he has progressed as an athlete.
At 39 years old, Petchtanong was once the ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion. After a 19-month hiatus, the Thai legend made a successful return at ONE Friday Fights 68 by defeating Alaverdi Ramazanov via TKO in the second round.
Currently ranked #3 in the kickboxing division, a victory over Anane could propel Petchtanong towards a title shot. For Anane, a win would instantly make him a title contender. This bantamweight clash will be a major test for both fighters as they aim for championship glory in 2025.
Don’t miss ONE Fight Night 26 airing live on Prime Video on Friday, December 6. The event kicks off at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST and is available for free to all Amazon Prime subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.
