Nabil Anane is set to make his kickboxing debut against former champion Ilias Ennahachi at ONE Friday Fights 126. This highly anticipated bout marks Anane`s transition into kickboxing, challenging an experienced former title holder.
The upcoming ONE Friday Fights 126 card features another thrilling matchup: the return of former ONE Flyweight Kickboxing Champion Ilias Ennahachi, who will square off against the reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai Champion Nabil Anane.
Ennahachi, known for his speed and agility, faces a formidable challenge in the physically imposing Nabil Anane. The Thai-French fighter recently showcased his dominance by thoroughly defeating Superlek in a Muay Thai contest at ONE 172, thereby avenging a previous brutal first-round knockout loss from 2023. Anane`s performance was nothing short of spectacular, establishing him as a top-tier competitor. Now, this powerful bantamweight is stepping into the kickboxing ring to take on the seasoned and defensively astute Ennahachi.
Both fighters are vying for an opportunity to challenge the current Bantamweight Kickboxing Champion, Johnathan Haggerty. The bantamweight division in ONE Championship is becoming increasingly competitive, with other significant bouts like Yuki Yoza against Superlek at ONE 173 also shaping the championship landscape. The clash between Anane, an offensive powerhouse, and Ennahachi, a defensive master with impressive footwork, promises an exciting encounter at ONE Friday Fights. The event also boasts another compelling kickboxing match: a showdown between Featherweight Muay Thai Champion Tawanchai and the highly regarded Chinese kickboxer Liu Mengyang, who previously defeated Masaaki Noiri.
Oliver Croft