ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Prime Video has added a huge bantamweight contender’s battle to the lineup. ONE Championship announced that #5-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai Nabil Anane would bring his talents into the kickboxing realm against former king Petchtanong Petchfergus. A battle of eras has enormous implications for the division.
20-year-old Nabil Anane debuted at ONE Friday Fights 22 against Superlek Kiatmoo9. Although he came out on the losing end, he was able to rebound in impressive fashion. Anane reeled off five straight wins in Muay Thai to emerge as a title hopeful.
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Anane is known for his length. The 6’3” Thai striker has been able to brutalize his opponents by utilizing his range and leverage with his frame. However, his match against Petchtanong will be a pivotal sign of how much he has developed as an athlete.
The 39-year-old once stood atop the division as the ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion. After 19 months away from the ring, the Thai legend returned at ONE Friday Fights 68 without missing a beat. The former titleholder ousted Alaverdi Ramazanov by TKO in the second round.
Petchtanong is currently ranked as the #3 contender in the kickboxing division, and a win over Anane could be a way to stake his claim to a title shot. For Anane, it is a way to jump the line and become an instant title threat. This bantamweight duel will be a gigantic test for both men, who are seeking gold in 2025.
ONE Fight Night 26 airs live on Prime Video on Friday, December 6. The action begins at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST. The event is available for free to all Amazon Prime subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.
