A pivotal bantamweight Muay Thai clash between number three-ranked contender Felipe Lobo and Nabil Anane was part of the loaded ONE Fight Night 24 card this past weekend inside the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
This thrilling clash between the two striking stars delighted the fans, as both Lobo and Anane looked to move toward the right path in securing a world title shot and challenging the reign of the divisional king.
See the blow-by-blow action and official result below.
Round 1: Anane opened up with leg kicks and a right hand, but Lobo countered with his own kicks. Anane went for the head of Lobo, but he dodged it. The Thai moved forward with combinations of the hands. Anane also attacked the Brazilian's body with his punches. Lobo continued to kick the legs of Anane, but the home bet peppered him with head kicks. Anane marched forward and fired multiple one-two combinations. The round ended with a solid right-hand punch for Anane.
Round 2: Anane continued to utilize his leg kicks and impose his length over Lobo. The 20-year-old rained down punches, but Lobo retaliated with a solid right-hand punch. Anane momentarily stunned Lobo with a one-two combination. Anane opened up a cut on Lobo's left eye. Another punch combination from Anane backed Lobo. Anane mixed his attack against Lobo with kicks to the head, body, and legs.
Round 3: The final round opened with a more aggressive Lobo moving forward, but Anane countered with punches and kicks to fend off his pressure. Anane was using his jab to keep Lobo at bay at a safe distance. 'Demolition Man' showed frustration with the long distance between him and Anane. Lobo once again tried to march forward, but he was welcomed by combinations from Anane. Lobo attempted a spinning back elbow, but he missed big time. The fight ended with an exchange of punches between the two striking stars.
ONE Fight Night 24 - Felipe Lobo vs. Nabil Anane official result
Nabil Anane proved that he is the real deal after he scored a massive victory over the number three-ranked divisional contender Felipe Lobo in their bantamweight Muay Thai clash in front of a big crowd inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Team Mehdi Zatout representative properly utilized his size and length advantage over the 'Demolition Man' to frustrate him and land multiple solid strikes throughout the fight, especially his atomic kicks to the head and body. This victory secured Anane his fourth win in the promotion and may have earned him a spot in the top five rankings.
Nabil Anane defeated Felipe Lobo via unanimous decision in their bantamweight Muay Thai match.