Eddie Abasolo to face Danish star Niclas Larsen at ONE Fight Night 8

American striker Eddie Abasolo will seek a bounce-back win when he takes on Danish striking star Niclas Larsen at ONE Fight Night 8 on Prime Video later this month in Singapore.

The two warriors will figure in a featherweight Muay Thai collision as part of the lead card for ONE’s third Amazon show of the year, happening on March 24.

'Silky Smooth' Abasolo signed with the promotion in the middle of last year and made his debut in November against Liam Nolan of the United Kingdom.

The former multi-time Muay Thai champion, however, lost in his first outing in ONE by unanimous decision. He vowed to continue bringing the fireworks in his upcoming fight and book his maiden victory.

Waiting for Eddie Abasolo is Larsen, who was previously in line to challenge for the world title until he lost to Tawanchai PK.Saenchai in their title eliminator back in July. That bout was for the right to face then-champion Petchmorakot Petchyindee. Tawanchai incidentally moved on to seize the world title.

Larsen is currently the No. 5 contender in the division and is still determined to fulfill his world title dreams.

ONE Fight Night 8 will be headlined by the unification bout between ONE heavyweight world champion Arjan Bhullar and interim heavyweight titleholder Anatoly Malykhin at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

The event will air live and for free to all Prime Video subscribers in North America.

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ONE Championship's signing of American Muay Thai world champion Eddie Abasolo

Champion striker Eddie Abasolo was among the key signings for ONE Championship last year. It was something the American fighter, too, felt privileged about and happy for.

In an Instagram post after inking the contract with the promotion, 'Silky Smooth' expressed his excitement and noted that he was looking forward to the fresh challenges.

In the post, he wrote:

"Contract Signed!!! You are looking at the Newest addition to the One Championship Roster. I am beyond excited for the next step in my Journey with one of the Largest Combat Sports Promotions in the World!!!"

Eddie Abasolo made his debut in November last year at ONE on Prime Video 4 against Liam Nolan of the United Kingdom. He lost by way of unanimous decision. He is looking to redeem himself in his fight later this month against No.5-ranked featherweight Muay Thai contender Niclas Larsen.

Prior to signing with ONE, Eddie Abasolo competed in various Muay Thai organizations, including WBC, Lion Fights, and the WMC.

His signing was testament to the promotion’s continued effort to widen its offering beyond mixed martial arts.