Nabil Anane to defend bantamweight Muay Thai title against Rambolek at ONE Friday Fights 147

ONE Championship announced a massive bantamweight Muay Thai World Title showdown for ONE Friday Fights 147 on Friday, March 20. ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane puts his crown on the line against explosive Thai contender Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium.

The blockbuster title clash delivers on a challenge issued immediately after Rambolek’s explosive second-round knockout of Abdulla Dayakaev at ONE Fight Night 39. The Thai knockout machine grabbed the microphone and demanded his shot at Anane. Backstage, the champion accepted instantly. Now the stage is set for an epic clash between two of the sport’s brightest young stars.

The Algerian-Thai champion carries a 41-5 professional striking record into his first title defense. After an early promotional setback against Superlek Kiatmoo9, Anane unleashed five straight victories to earn his breakthrough moment. In January 2025, he shocked the combat sports world by knocking out Nico Carrillo, becoming the first fighter ever to finish the Scottish destroyer while claiming interim bantamweight gold. Two months later at ONE 172, Anane received redemption against Superlek. When the Thai megastar missed weight and was stripped, Anane remained focused and demolished him in dominant fashion.

Nabil Anane faces explosive Thai challenger

Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon represents a legitimate threat to Nabil Anane’s reign. The Thai knockout machine trains under striking legends Superbon and Nong-O Hama at Superbon Training Camp. He carries a remarkable 67-14 career record into the title fight. His promotional resume speaks to his finishing ability with a 7-2 record that includes five stoppages.

The 6-foot-4 Anane creates unique problems with his reach and knee strikes. Rambolek must solve the distance puzzle against the towering champion. The Thai contender made history as the first fighter to secure a $100,000 contract through ONE Friday Fights, then proved he belonged at the highest level with five straight victories punctuated by three consecutive knockouts.

The bout presents fascinating stylistic questions. Can Rambolek close the distance against the champion’s exceptional range? Will Anane’s knees keep the explosive challenger at bay? Both fighters enter riding waves of momentum. Anane seeks to cement his status atop the division while Rambolek aims to capture his first ONE World Title in spectacular fashion.