Assouik vs Rungrawee: Moroccan Muay Thai Star Returns for ONE Fight Night 34
The lightweight bout, fought under Muay Thai rules, headlines ONE Fight Night 34. The event will be held on Saturday and will be streamed live on Watch.ONEFC.com starting from 2 a.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1).
Assouik, 30, impressed on his debut in October 2024 with a win over Thai star Sinsamut Klinmee. A former GLORY fighter, he boasts a professional record of 12 wins, two losses and seven knockouts. His accolades include world titles from WMC, ISKA, and Tatneft Cup.
Known for his switch-hitting style and adaptability, Assouik is eyeing a more aggressive approach this time around. 'I will change my style. I will be more aggressive,' he told ONE. 'Last time, I moved a lot to check how much damage I could get from the small gloves. But this time, I'm confident.'
His opponent, Rungrawee, 29, enters with a record of five wins and two defeats in ONE. The Thai southpaw is known for his pressure and brutal kicks. He previously challenged Youssef Boughanem in 2015 but was stopped via elbow KO.
Assouik, who stands taller at 190cm, insists he's ready for all scenarios. 'I know he's a southpaw. But I'm comfortable in both stances,' he said. 'Southpaw versus southpaw or orthodox, I'm ready for everything.'
The Moroccan enters as the underdog, but his power, reach, and experience with small gloves could make for an explosive upset.
MWN predicts a knockout win for Assouik. Tags: AssouikBangkokGloryone championship
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