WATCH: Filipino-American star Eddie Abasolo's dagger-like elbow gashes Niclas Larsen in Singapore duel
Eddie Abasolo's first victory in ONE Championship was at the expense of Niclas Larsen, whom he defeated via second-round knockout in their March 2023 showdown at ONE Fight Night 8, which occurred inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
One of the best moments of that thrilling catchweight Muay Thai match was reposted by the world's largest martial arts organization on Instagram account:
"Razor sharp 💪 Will Eddie Abasolo make a statement at ONE 169 when he takes on Mohamed Younes Rabah? @eddie_abasolo_show"
In the video, the promotion highlighted the right elbow strike that 'Silky Smooth' landed on 'Dreamchaser's' head, instantly opening a cut at the top of his left eyebrow.
This sequence was only a snippet of his masterful performance because he eventually picked up a second-round finish to record his first triumph in ONE Championship.
Eddie Abasolo thankful for the fight with Sitthichai for making him a better competitor
The Resistance-affiliated athlete is now ramping up the preparation for his upcoming featherweight Muay Thai clash with Mohamed Younes Rabah on Nov. 8 at ONE 160, which emanates from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Before that thrilling showdown, Abasolo had an interview with Cageside Press and talked about how his fight with Thai legend Sitthichai has made him a better fighter. He explained:
"Sitthichai, he brought stuff out of me that I didn't see. That's why I love hard competition, because it brings a side of you. You need to be put in a situation to have something brought out of you. A hard situation, just to see what I'm capable of whenever the pressure is on."
The stacked ONE 169 card goes down inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov. 8, and North American viewers with an active Prime Video subscription can watch it live and for free.