“People watch this weight class” - Kiamran Nabati says bantamweight Muay Thai in ONE is a hotbed for talent
29-year-old Russian Muay Thai superstar Kiamran Nabati is proud to be counted among the ranks of the very best in the world's largest martial arts organization.
Nabati believes ONE Championship has the best striking talent in the world, especially at bantamweight, where he competes in a shark tank of a division with many big names like Superlek Kiatmoo9, Jonathan Haggerty, and Nico Carrillo.
As he makes his way back to the ONE Championship ring next week, Nabati is looking to make a statement and take out a legend of 'the art of eight limbs'. He says a victory over Thai icon Nong-O Hama would set him up for a shot at the elite five.
Speaking to the South China Morning Post in a recent interview, Nabati talked about ONE Championship's stacked bantamweight Muay Thai division and how excited he is to perform for fans all over the world.
The Archangel Michel representative stated:
"Right now, the whole world is looking at the bantamweight Muay Thai division. People watch this weight class. For me, it’s a big opportunity to show the whole world who I am, and I’m gonna put on a show."
Needless to say, Nabati needs to put on his best performance yet, and if he can seize the moment against a legend like Nong-O, it would only boost his stock in ONE Championship.
Kiamran Nabati to challenge former bantamweight Muay Thai king Nong-O Hama at ONE Friday Fights 81
Russian rising star Kiamran Nabati remains unbeaten in ONE Championship, and he will stake that perfect slate against former ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion Nong-O Hama next weekend.
Nabati locks horns with Nong-O at ONE Friday Fights 81: Superbon vs. Nattawut, which broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Sept. 27.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live via global pay-per-view on watch.onefc.com. For more information on how to watch, please visit ONE Championship's official website.
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