No.5 ranked ONE flyweight Muay Thai contender Elias Mahmoudi gained’t be caught by any surprises from Edgar Tabares.
In any case, he already did his homework on his ONE Battle Evening 13 opponent, earlier than they’re set to commerce heavy leather-based at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium on August 4.
Tabares, a former WBC Muay Thai world champion, rose to international prominence after his valiant efficiency towards reigning ONE flyweight Muay Thai king Rodtang Jitmuangnon on the historic ONE Battle Evening 10 in Denver, Colorado final Could.
Whereas the proud Mexican fighter flew beneath the radar previous to his ONE debut, Mahmoudi mentioned he already knew about Tabares lengthy earlier than his fifteen minutes of fame.
‘The Sniper’ revealed in an unique interview with ONE Championship:
“I knew Tabares earlier than his battle towards Rodtang as a result of there’s a Mahmoudi Health club in Mexico, and the #1 ranked fighter on this weight class is my brother-in-arms, Josue “Tuzo” Cruz, who’s the primary Mexican fighter to ever compete in ONE Championship.”
By the appears to be like of it, Elias Mahmoudi might be getting some suggestions from his teammate Josue Cruz about Tabares’ preventing model and tendencies.
Though he acquired crushed by Rodtang in beneath two rounds, the 29-year-old showcased the true coronary heart of a champion and even caught ‘The Iron Man’s consideration together with his spinning assaults.
Tabares will definitely have vindication in his thoughts after developing brief final outing. Then once more, he’ll have his work lower out for him towards a ONE veteran like Mahmoudi.
The Algerian slugger is a multiple-time Muay Thai champion himself and is presently 2-2 beneath the ONE banner.
Mahmoudi loves to make use of his tall and lanky body to his full benefit, able to dissecting his foes from afar with exact strikes and flawless approach.
We’ll see who climbs up the ladder within the flyweight Muay Thai ranks come ONE Battle Evening 13: Allazov vs Grigorian on Prime Video. Your complete card is offered freed from cost for Prime Video subscribers in america and Canada.