Blue-chip Muay Thai star Nabil Anane surprised many ONE Championship fans with his out-of-nowhere hang-out with Internet sensation IShowSpeed during the latter's recent visit to Thailand.
The world's largest martial arts promotion shared a video of them walking the streets on Instagram, which can be seen below:
In the comments section, fans chimed in on Anane and IShowSpeed's sudden meeting:
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"That is actually huge for the sport 👍🏻"
"The collab is wild."
"Speed everywhere."
"They did the Shanks - Luffy thing🔥"
The 6-foot-4 Team Mehdi Zatout standout is on a four-fight winning streak after succumbing to a knockout defeat at the hands of newly crowned ONE double-champ Superlek Kiatmoo9 in his June 2023 promotional debut.
The 20-year-old produced notable knockouts over Thai stars Nakrob Fairtex and Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai during that same span.
Anane will look to extend his winning streak to five when he takes on Burmese knockout artist Soe Lin Oo at ONE Friday Fights 81 on Sept. 27 inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Superlek picks Nabil Anane to win at ONE Friday Fights 81
Superlek expects Nabil Anane to emerge victorious at ONE Friday Fights 81 on September 27 inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
'The Kicking Machine' recently told the South China Morning Post:
"I think Nabil would be able to win against Soe Lin Oo. Well, Soe Lin Oo is also good, he's very strong, very tough, and he has that power. But Nabil, he has built up his winning streak, and he has also faced the top fighters before this. So I think Nabil has got this. And I feel like, when he first fought me, he just entered ONE not too long ago."
Watch the full interview below:
ONE Friday Fights 81 is available live on pay-per-view at watch.onefc.com.