Nabil Anane Wants His Title Back, Warns Suakim Ahead of The Inner Circle 25
Former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane has one destination in mind.
The 22-year-old Algerian-Thai will face Suakim Pongsuphan PK in a ONE World Title Eliminator at The Inner Circle 25 on Friday, August 7. It streams exclusively on live.onefc.com, with the winner earning a guaranteed shot at ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon.
Anane's 2025 was among the most remarkable championship runs. He flatlined Nico Carrillo to claim the ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title, avenged his promotional debut loss to "The Kicking Machine" Superlek, and was elevated to undisputed champion before losing the belt to Rambolek in March this year.
Suakim is no soft route back to the title. The 30-year-old Thai carries a 156-60 career record, an 8-2 ONE mark with five finishes, and a seven-bout winning streak that has made him one of the most credible challengers in the division.
Anane Keeps Focus on Suakim but Has His Eyes on Getting the Title Back
Anane is not hiding what motivates him heading into August 7.
ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong has publicly confirmed the title shot guarantee for the winner, and the former champion has acknowledged exactly what that means for his immediate priorities.
" very important because Boss Chatri has already said that whoever wins will face Rambolek. It's very important for me to go back and get what's mine. I just want to focus on what's right in front of me first," Anane stated.
Anane’s 8-2 ONE record and 41-6 career mark reflect a Muay Thai fighter who rose from debut loss to undisputed ONE World Champion in one of the sport's most stacked divisions.
Anane Warns He Is Not Looking Past Suakim, Predicts a Muay Thai War
For all the title ambitions driving his preparation, Anane has been emphatic in his respect for the challenge Suakim presents. The former three-division Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion understands the trap of looking past a quality opponent and has addressed it directly.
"I don't want anyone to think I'm looking past Suakim. I'm not looking past him because he is not an easy opponent. He's on a winning streak. It's going to be a war, for sure," he explained.
Suakim's ability to neutralize a 6-foot-4 fighter with five finishes across his ONE career showcases a well-rounded game that can cause problems for any size of fighter. The tools he brings to the ring on August 7 are different from anything Anane has faced during his title-winning run.
Anane Promises a Finish at The Inner Circle 25 on August 7
Anane has drawn a line under the prefight buildup with his most direct statement of the week. The 22-year-old Muay Thai star is not interested in extended conversation about what might happen at the Inner Circle 25 on August 7. He is ready to let the fight speak for him.
"In this fight, either he goes down, or I do. One of us is definitely getting finished. I'll give it my all, for sure. I'll give it everything. No more talking for this fight; I just can't wait to step inside the ring and fight," he declared.
Five finishes from eight ONE victories underline the credibility behind that prediction. Suakim's own finishing record makes him capable of delivering the same outcome from the other side of the ring, and the collision of two fighters who both hunt finishes in a title eliminator with Rambolek's belt waiting at the end of the road gives August 7 the ingredients for one of the year's most memorable Muay Thai bouts.
Watch The Inner Circle 25 exclusively on live.onefc.com beginning at 7:30 a.m. ET/4:30 a.m. PT.
