2023 will be remembered as a standout year for several MENA fighters as they looked to establish themselves in the upper echelons of the world’s biggest martial arts organisation – ONE Championship.
\nSeveral Arab fighters have captured memorable wins and produced solid performances against some of the best fighters the organisation has to offer.\u00a0
\nHere are some of the Arab talents\u2019 most impressive victories in ONE Championship last year.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\nAkram Hamidi\u00a0
\nAlgeria\u2019s rising Muay Thai star Akram Hamidi made waves on his ONE debut, beating Jomhod Auto MuayThai at ONE Friday Fights 22.\u00a0
\nThe three-time ISKA Kickboxing World Champion was in complete control before finishing the Thai veteran via knockout 36 seconds into the second round.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abdallah Ondash
\nMuay Thai star Abdallah Ondash has managed two wins from two inside the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium against Thai opponents, Parnpet Sor Jor Lekmuangnon and Palangboon Wor Santai.\u00a0
\nWhile his second split decision win against Palangboon was impressive, it was his debut victory that stands out. The 24-year-old Lebanese fighter produced a heroic comeback which culminated in a knockout punch just one second before the end of the third and final round.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nabil Anane\u00a0
\nIn his second ONE Championship fight, Algeria\u2019s Nabil Anane put aside his disappointing debut loss against ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 and delivered an impressive performance against Nakrob Fairtex.\u00a0
\nThe 19-year-old, who is a two-division WBC Muay Thai World Champion, secured a second-round knockout victory against his Thai counterpart, ending the latter\u2019s four-win-streak.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Shakir Al Tekreeti\u00a0
\nOn October 7, Shakir Al Tekreeti became the first Iraqi to capture a win at ONE Championship\u2019s monthly fight series, ONE Fight Nights.\u00a0
\nInside the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, the 26-year-old Iraqi scored a memorable victory against France\u2019s Bampara Kouyate via unanimous decision.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elyes Kacem\u00a0
\nThe youngest star on this list, Algeria\u2019s Elyes Kacem picked up a second-round knockout win against Thailand\u2019s Chai Sor Sor ToiPadriew. A precise left kick to the head finished the Thai, gaining the young Algerian star the crowd\u2019s standing ovation at the famous Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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2023 will be remembered as a standout year for several MENA fighters as they looked to establish themselves in the upper echelons of the world\u2019s biggest martial arts organisation \u2013 ONE Championship.
\nSeveral Arab fighters have captured memorable wins and produced solid performances against some of the best fighters the organisation has to offer.\u00a0
\nHere are some of the Arab talents\u2019 most impressive victories in ONE Championship last year.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\nAkram Hamidi\u00a0
\nAlgeria\u2019s rising Muay Thai star Akram Hamidi made waves on his ONE debut, beating Jomhod Auto MuayThai at ONE Friday Fights 22.\u00a0
\nThe three-time ISKA Kickboxing World Champion was in complete control before finishing the Thai veteran via knockout 36 seconds into the second round.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abdallah Ondash
\nMuay Thai star Abdallah Ondash has managed two wins from two inside the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium against Thai opponents, Parnpet Sor Jor Lekmuangnon and Palangboon Wor Santai.\u00a0
\nWhile his second split decision win against Palangboon was impressive, it was his debut victory that stands out. The 24-year-old Lebanese fighter produced a heroic comeback which culminated in a knockout punch just one second before the end of the third and final round.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nabil Anane\u00a0
\nIn his second ONE Championship fight, Algeria\u2019s Nabil Anane put aside his disappointing debut loss against ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 and delivered an impressive performance against Nakrob Fairtex.\u00a0
\nThe 19-year-old, who is a two-division WBC Muay Thai World Champion, secured a second-round knockout victory against his Thai counterpart, ending the latter\u2019s four-win-streak.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Shakir Al Tekreeti\u00a0
\nOn October 7, Shakir Al Tekreeti became the first Iraqi to capture a win at ONE Championship\u2019s monthly fight series, ONE Fight Nights.\u00a0
\nInside the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, the 26-year-old Iraqi scored a memorable victory against France\u2019s Bampara Kouyate via unanimous decision.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elyes Kacem\u00a0
\nThe youngest star on this list, Algeria\u2019s Elyes Kacem picked up a second-round knockout win against Thailand\u2019s Chai Sor Sor ToiPadriew. A precise left kick to the head finished the Thai, gaining the young Algerian star the crowd\u2019s standing ovation at the famous Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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