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Bangkok Post
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Bangkok Post
ONE Championship: Nabil throws subtle dig at Superlek, ready for Haggerty after shock belt promotion at Friday Fights 114
Nabil Anane is ready to defend his newly earned ONE Championship crown – firing a subtle shot at Superlek after his surprise elevation from interim status. The 21-year-old was promoted to undisputed bantamweight Muay Thai champion during an in-ring interview at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, moments after his younger brother Yonis made a successful debut at ONE Friday Fights 114. Asked whether a bout with former titleholder Jonathan Haggerty might be next, Anane kept things simple. 'If it should be [Haggerty], of course, why not?' he told the Bangkok Post. 'I won't refuse any fights – just come on weight and let's fight.' The Thai-Algerian star was understandably smiling after months of frustration were washed away, following former champion Superlek's weight miss and hydration fail before their clash at ONE 172 in Saitama, Japan in March. Anane won that fight by unanimous decision but was left empty-handed despite Superlek being stripped of the belt on the scale. ONE chairman Chatri Sityodtong later said at the post-event press conference that Superlek had refused to go five rounds, meaning the fight could not be contested for the title. In a May interview, Superlek told the Bangkok Post he had been open to a five-round title fight and was unsure why it didn't happen – comments Chatri disputed, saying the Thai had personally told ONE officials he would only accept a three-round bout. Those claims frustrated Anane, the Bangkok Post understands, though he kept quiet publicly – until now. Friday's shock announcement brought an end to that saga. With no warning, Anane was invited into the ring at Lumpinee and informed mid-interview by commentator Mitch Chilson that he was no longer interim champion, but officially the undisputed bantamweight king. 'Yeah, of course I was surprised because I didn't know this – they didn't tell me before,' he said. 'I just came here, my brother got a win, I was happy. They called me up, I thought they were going to announce a fight or something. But then they just said I'm now the champion. 'I was very surprised, very happy. I didn't have any words – I was shaking.' Anane said the past few months had been difficult to process, but the moment was worth the wait. 'This is my first time being this happy,' he added. 'I just want to thank them so much. I didn't know what to do.' A potential rematch with Superlek appears unlikely for now, with 'The Kicking Machine' on an extended break, but Haggerty – who also holds ONE's bantamweight kickboxing belt – remains a strong candidate to face Anane next. And after a wild few months of interim belts, weigh-in drama and confusion, Anane is just happy to have clarity – and ready to defend his place at the top. 'I like Japan,' he said, eyeing a potential return at ONE 173 on November 16 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.
South China Morning Post
26-03-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
ONE Championship: Adrian Lee keen to continue family legacy – I want to be ‘greatest ever'
Adrian Lee said he is determined to carve out his own legacy in mixed martial arts after another dominant display at ONE 172 on Sunday. Advertisement Lee, who hails from a rich tradition of fighters in his family, extended his unbeaten streak with a stunning submission win over Takeharu Ogawa in Japan's Saitama Super Arena. 'My goal in this sport is to be the greatest ever,' he told the Post. 'I've got really high aspirations. I plan on taking multiple belts and seeing where that takes me.' 'The Phenom' forced the tap out via an anaconda choke early in the first round and picked up a US$50,000 bonus. 'Even right now, it's still so surreal,' he said. 'I came in there prepared for a war and was ready to go all three rounds if I had to. But I'm glad I finished as fast as I did.' With another finish on his record, Lee's stock continues to rise, but he credits his rapid development to training alongside his brother, Christian, the ONE lightweight and welterweight champion.
Morocco World
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Zakaria El Jamari Suffers First-Round Knockout Defeat at ONE 172: Takeru vs Rodtang in Japan
Casablanca – Morocco's Zakaria El Jamari fell to a disappointing first-round knockout defeat on his kickboxing debut in ONE Championship during the martial arts organization's huge show ONE 172: Takeru vs Rodtang in Japan. The flyweight kickboxing bout was the second on a blockbuster card which witnessed four world title bouts and a long-awaited flyweight kickboxing super-fight between iconic striking duo Takeru Segawa and Rodtang Jitmuangnon at Saitama Super Arena. El Jamari started the fight well, launching kicks to Japanese counterpart Hyu Iwata's midsection. While the 35-year-old Moroccan showed composure in his defense, his undefeated opponent kept pushing forward, attempting to corner the Moroccan. Hyu finally managed to get the Moroccan to back up into the corner, throwing two quick jabs with his right hand, creating an opening for a vicious left knee to El Jamari's head, causing the latter to collapse. With El Jamari unable to continue, the referee called an end to the matchup at 2:12 of the first round awarding the young Japanese star a memorable win via knockout. The loss is El Jamari's third straight knockout defeat in ONE Championship after suffering the same outcome against Thailand's Aliff Sor Dechapan and Colombia's Johan Estupinan. The three-time Arab Muay Thai champion last won against Thai fan favorite Thongpoon PK Saenchai via unanimous decision in May 2024 after an action-packed bout. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Hyu displayed his big talents once again as he raised his clean kickboxing overall record to 11-0 with his third straight win from three ONE Championship bouts.
South China Morning Post
24-03-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
ONE Championship: Rodtang stuns Takeru with sensational first-round knockout at ONE 172
Rodtang Jitmuangnon scored a stunning first-round knockout against Takeru Segawa at ONE 172 on Sunday, ending the highly anticipated clash in just one minute, 20 seconds. Advertisement In the build up to the fight, Japanese kickboxing star Takeru said beating 'The Iron Man' at the Saitama Super Arena in his homeland would mean he had 'achieved everything' in his career but the fight did not go as he had planned. Rodtang, meanwhile, reacted to heavy criticism for missing weight in his last fight by enlisting the help of renowned combat sports nutritionist Peter Miller for his bout with Takeru – and the results were stark. After planting a right low kick, Rodtang unleashed a savage left hook-straight combo, then repeated the trick before firing another monster left hook that connected with Takeru's chin. 'The Natural Born Crusher' was sent tumbling to the canvas, unable to beat the count. Rodtang Jitmuangnon (left) consoles opponent Takeru Segawa after their fight. Photo: ONE Championship 'That woke me up,' Rodtang said of missing weight before his last fight. 'It told me I had to work harder, wake up in the morning, train hard, and do everything I could to get my belt back.
USA Today
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
ONE Championship 172: Best photos from Japan
Check out these photos from ONE 172, which took place at Saitama Super Arena in Japan, and featured several big MMA fights. (Photos courtesy of ONE Championship.) Adrian Lee def. Takeharu Ogawa, ONE Championship 172 4752 Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Adrian Lee def. Takeharu Ogawa, ONE Championship 172 4787 Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Adrian Lee def. Takeharu Ogawa, ONE Championship 172 4794 Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Adrian Lee def. Takeharu Ogawa, ONE Championship 172 4801 Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Adrian Lee def. Takeharu Ogawa, ONE Championship 172 4803 Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Adrian Lee def. 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