Nabil Anane Finishes Kulabdam in ONE Friday Fights 69 Main
A Night of High-Stakes Combat
ONE Championship delivered another event at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with ONE Friday Fights 69 showcasing elite Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing action. The July 5 card featured devastating knockouts, technical masterclasses, and rising stars making their mark on the global stage.
Main Event: Nabil Anane Starches Kulabdam
In the bantamweight Muay Thai main event, Nabil Anane proved why he’s one of the most dangerous strikers in the sport. Facing two-time Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai, Anane delivered a brutal knee strike that ended the fight at 2:54 of round two. The victory earned him a $100,000 contract with ONE Championship’s main roster.
Co-Main Event: Nontachai Jitmuangnon Outclasses Alessio Malatesta
In a catchweight (150 lbs) Muay Thai bout, Nontachai Jitmuangnon showcased his technical brilliance, securing a unanimous decision victory over Alessio Malatesta. His precision striking and defensive mastery kept Malatesta at bay throughout the fight.
Knockout Artists Shine
The card was packed with highlight-reel finishes, including:
- Maisangkum Sor Yingcharoenkarnchang stopping Petsansuk ChotBangsaen with a body shot KO at 1:53 of round one.
- Sunday Boomdeksean earning a TKO victory over Chusap Sor Salacheep at 1:01 of round two.
- Soe Lin Oo delivering a devastating uppercut KO against Pongsiri PK Saenchai at 0:29 of round two.
MMA and Kickboxing Standouts
The event also featured elite MMA and kickboxing performances:
- Avazbek Kholmirzaev submitted Changy Kara-Ool with an armbar at 3:39 of round one.
- Elbrus Osmanov dominated Miao Aoqi in a bantamweight kickboxing bout, winning by unanimous decision.
- Katsuaki Aoyagi stopped Jung Jun Hee with a left hook and ground-and-pound TKO at 4:47 of round one.
Final Thoughts
ONE Friday Fights 69 delivered non-stop action, proving why Lumpinee Stadium remains the epicenter of elite striking. With rising stars, brutal finishes, and championship-level performances, this event set the stage for even bigger matchups in the future.
For full results and video highlights, visit ONE Championship’s official recap. Stay tuned—ONE Championship continues to redefine combat sports with every event.
ONE’s event recap confirms the main event took place on July 5, 2024, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. Anane stopped Kulabdam with knees at 2:54 of round two and earned a six-figure contract offer after the performance. The win highlighted how Anane used his reach and clinch attack to overcome Kulabdam’s early pressure. The official recap is the clearest source for the finish and its place on the card.
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- ONE Championship’s official recap
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Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
