Abdelali Zahidi looking to build on debut win in ONE Friday Fights 92 return: “There is always room for improvement”
Moroccan kickboxer Abdelali Zahidi impressed in his ONE Championship debut last month, winning by knockout in the second round. However, he recognizes that work continues for him, something he looks to showcase that he did when he returns to compete this week.
'Black Diamond' plunges back into action at ONE Friday Fights 92: Sitthichai vs. Shadow on Dec. 20 at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. He is going up against former featherweight kickboxing world title challenger Marat Grigorian of Armenia in a catchweight (159 pounds) match.
In an interview with ONE Championship ahead of his scheduled match, Abdelali Zahidi shared how he is approaching his burgeoning career, especially in the "Home of Martial Arts."
The 25-year-old Tocayah Fight Club affiliate said:
"I am very happy with my first win via KO. But there is always room for improvement, especially in defense."
Abdelali Zahidi introduced himself to ONE fight fans in spectacular fashion, knocking out Tun Min Aung of Myanmar late in the second round with a nasty head kick that sent the latter to the canvas lights out.
Looking to rain on his parade is Grigorian, who is out for a bounce-back win after falling short in his bid for the interim featherweight kickboxing world title in his last match in April, losing by decision to Thai superstar Superbon.
ONE Friday Fights 92 will be available live via ONE Championship’s official YouTube channel, ONE Super App and watch.onefc.com.
Abdelali Zahidi banking on speed to get the better of Marat Grigorian
Abdelali Zahidi is aware that he is up against a formidable opponent in Marat Grigorian at ONE Friday Fights 92 on Dec. 20 in Thailand. He, however, is confident of coming up with a win, banking on his speed.
He shared this in an interview with ONE Championship, highlighting that he has a well-thoughout game plan against the veteran Armenian striker in their 159-pound kickboxing showdown.
Zahidi said:
"My game plan is to apply constant pressure on him, and I'll be moving quickly and doing technical work to neutralize his fighting style and make it inefficient."
The Grigorian-Zahidi match is one of four kickboxing fights on offer at ONE Friday Fights 92, which will be ONE Championship final live event for this year.