ONE Fight Night 45 Preview: Lessei Seeks Comeback Against Rabah

Explosive MMA and striking action converge when ONE Championship returns to Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium on Saturday, July 18.

ONE Fight Night 45 showcases nine thrilling bouts across multiple disciplines, headlined by a featherweight Muay Thai clash where an American all-action fighter seeks to reverse recent setbacks against an Algerian challenger.

Luke Lessei enters dangerous territory in the main event facing 15-1 Algerian warrior Mohamed Younes Rabah. Lessei's reputation for non-stop action and aggressive style has produced mixed results against ONE Championship's top competition.

Rabah represents a significant test as he has already defeated two notable ONE Championship names and brings legitimate striking.

The co-main event features flyweight Muay Thai action when Thai sensation Suablack Tor Pran49 welcomes Stephen Irvine, fresh off claiming seven consecutive victories on the ONE Friday Fights developmental circuit. Irvine's promotion to the main roster comes with immediate world-class competition.

Veteran Malaysian icon Jihin Radzuan maintains momentum following her dominant TKO victory over Gabriela Fujimoto, facing undefeated Canadian newcomer Anastasia Nikolakakos.

Radzuan brings nine ONE Championship victories accumulated since 2018, while 36-year-old Nikolakakos made a sensational debut with a first-round knockout. Both women eye the vacant ONE Atomweight MMA World Championship.

Submission specialist Ayaka Miura makes her return against Victoria Souza after a 2023 setback ended her five-fight winning streak. The 35-year-old Japanese grappler seeks redemption against an opponent climbing back from recent losses.

Fans in India can watch ONE Fight Night 45 live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Select 2 at 6:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, July 18.

Bout Card For ONE Fght Night 45:

Luke Lessei vs. Mohamed Younes Rabah (Muay Thai – featherweight)

Suablack Tor Pran49 vs. Stephen Irvine (Muay Thai – flyweight)

Jihin Radzuan vs. Anastasia Nikolakakos (MMA – atomweight)

Black Panther vs. Sean Climaco (Muay Thai – flyweight)

Felipe Lobo vs. Dmitrii Kovtun (Muay Thai – bantamweight)

Bokang Masunyane vs. Lee Seung Cheol (MMA – strawweight)

Lito Adiwang vs. Antonio Cesar (MMA – flyweight)

Sanzhar Zakirov vs. Ruslan Satiev (MMA – flyweight)

Ayaka Miura vs. Victoria Souza (MMA – atomweight)