Elias Mahmoudi is coming to Bangkok to make an announcement. On Friday, August 2, the Algerian striker returns to ONE Championship at ONE Combat Evening 24 on Prime Video to tackle Taiki Naito in a flyweight kickboxing contest. Whether or not it was Naito or anybody else, “The Sniper” was able to signal on the dotted line.
“I didn’t select him. He was supplied to me and I accepted. I didn’t suppose something particular about him. He’s a very good opponent like all Japanese individuals normally. I’m actually motivated for this combat towards Naito, my objective is victory,” Mahmodi detailed to ONE.
Mahmoudi has flirted with gold earlier than and is attempting to maintain tempo within the loaded flyweight division. A lot the identical, Naito is hoping to affix the dialog with a victory. The Algerian is aware of that Naito might be a tricky out inside Lumpinee Boxing Stadium regardless of the inconsistent performances.
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“Naito is an entire fighter with many extra sturdy factors than weak factors. I don’t suppose I’ve a bonus over him or him over me. We’re each skilled fighters. The extra decided fighter will win. One factor is definite, I’m coming for the double bonus, and no less than one bonus. To deserve it, I need to placed on a present that lives as much as what the general public and the boss anticipate of us,” the 26-year-old described.
Mahmoudi was slated to contend for kickboxing gold in January. Nevertheless, an harm pressured him out of a gathering towards Superlek Kiatmoo9. Regardless that the misplaced alternative may get an athlete down, Mahmoudi has discovered positives to remove from the state of affairs.
Mainly, “The Sniper” was pleased to have time to relaxation and get better. Totally wholesome, Mahmoudi needed to ease himself again into competitors. At ONE Combat Evening 24, his want was granted, and now he has the possibility to make good with a top-notch efficiency.
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“Life is like this. It was not destined regardless of my need to combat for this title. For the remainder, I took the time to get better properly. I’m at 100% of my skills. I needed a kickboxing combat for my restoration from the harm to my proper hand throughout my combat towards [Edgar] Tabares,” Mahmoudi said.
If Mahmoudi is ready to get previous Naito, he is not going to be on the lookout for Superlek. As an alternative, Mahmoudi has mentioned he needs to show his consideration to ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon. Whereas something may occur, he’s placing his want out into the universe and hoping “The Iron Man” will concentrate on his presence.
“After this combat, I want to combat in Muay Thai towards Denis Puric so after I win, I can have an opportunity to face Rodtang Jitmuangnon for the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title. However that doesn’t depend upon me. It’s the group who has the final phrase,” Mahmoudi mentioned.
ONE Combat Evening 24 airs reside on Prime Video on Friday, August 2. The motion begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The occasion is free for all Amazon Prime subscribers based mostly within the U.S. and Canada.
