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French-Algerian striker Anissa Meksen and ONE's first-ever two-sport world champion Stamp Fairtex are set to face off at ONE on Prime Video 6 in what will serve as the promotion's second-ever mixed-rules match.
The eastern hemisphere's MMA leader gifted fans with a custom rules bout back in March between icons Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson and Rodtang Jitmuangnon—with the former winning via submission.
However, Meksen says her fight with Stamp doesn't compare to DJ vs Rodtang. She told ONE:
"We cannot compare Rodtang against Demetrious and me against Stamp Fairtex. Because DJ is the best in the world, in MMA for years. He was a UFC champion, now a ONE champion. Rodtang is the best in Muay Thai, but it's not the same for Stamp Fairtex. She hasn’t proven anything for me."
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Despite being a former women's atomweight kickboxing champ as well as a women's atomweight World Grand Prix tournament winner, it's clear that Meksen isn't convinced of Stamp's seemingly world-class talents.
Anissa Meksen and Stamp Fairtex trade shots in the lead-up to their custom-rules match in January
Following her recent victory at ONE on Prime Video 2, Meksen took aim at her upcoming opponent. Watch what the 34-year-old said below:
Meanwhile, Stamp didn't hold back when sharing her opinion on Meksen's recent win over Daokongfah Banchamek. She told SCMP MMA:
"I think Dangkongfah is a good athlete, but the advantage that Anissa had over her is that Dangkongfah is quite smaller than her, and this is the first time Dangkongfah fought [on the global stage]. Maybe Dangkongfah got a little bit nervous and excited to fight in ONE. Anissa has good punches, that is all."
Both women are entering with substantial momentum. Meksen has won each of her three bouts inside the circle. Fairtex has earned victories in four of her last five bouts, including a recent win over Jihin Radzuan.
The bout takes place on ONE on Prime Video 6 on January 13, live from Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
Check out Stamp Fairtex's full interview with SCMP MMA below:
