ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug is less than one month away, and the blockbuster card just added a featherweight Muay Thai matchup between two of the organization’s most dynamic and entertaining athletes. Fans are in for a treat when creative American striker Eddie “Silky Smooth” Abasolo squares off with Algerian knockout artist Mohamed “The Eagle” Younes Rabah in U.
S. primetime on Friday, November 8, live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. A post shared by ONE Championship (@onechampionship) Long hailed as one of America’s top Muay Thai talents, Abasolo has showcased his unique and unpredictable brand of striking across four thrilling bouts in ONE.
While the 37-year-old has struggled to win consistently in the world’s largest martial arts organization, compiling a 1-3 record, his unforgettable battles against decorated Thai veteran Sitthichai “Killer Kid” Sitsongpeenong and fellow American star Luke “The Chef” Lessei proved he belongs among the best of the best. A post shared by ONE Championship (@onechampionship) Those narrow but wildly captivating decision losses, coupled with his highlight-reel knockout of Denmark’s Niclas Larsen , have garnered “Silky Smooth” plenty of supporters and established him as an all-action fan favorite. Abasolo is now undoubtedly hungry for his second win in ONE – just like his opponent.
A post shared by ONE Championship (@onechampionship) Rabah compiled an impeccable 13-0 professional record be.