Akram “La Pepite” Hamidi is making his atomweight Muay Thai debut this Friday, October 30, and he is not just looking for a win. The three-time ISKA Kickboxing World Champion has already declared he is coming for reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka Yoshinari, stating directly, “First, I’m focused on this fight. Then I’m going to snatch the title from Nadaka.” This bold declaration comes as Hamidi faces former ONE World Title challenger Numsurin Chor Ketwina in the main event of The Inner Circle 36 at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Hamidi’s Comeback and The Perfect Division
Hamidi, at 27 years old, has spent years testing his blistering speed and technical brilliance against Muay Thai’s toughest. He boasts an impressive 55-6 professional record, having shared the ring with legends like former ONE World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao and reigning ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion Prajanchai Pongsuphan PK. After a knockout defeat to Sam-A in September 2024, Hamidi stepped away from competition for a bit, but he is back and feeling it. His return fight this past July against Thai standout Watcharaphon Laochokcharoen at ONE Friday Fights 164 proved he still has that fire. He got dropped by a sharp left hook in the opening round, but instantly answered with a right hook of his own and took control with his diverse striking.
That comeback win clearly restored his rhythm, and Hamidi believes he could have even delivered a more decisive result if he had not taken that break. He said, “It was a comeback fight, and I won. I think if I hadn’t taken such a long break, I could have knocked him out. But it was a good fight for my return. I felt good, and it helped give me more confidence for my next fight.” Now, he believes he has found his “real weight class” at atomweight. “Before, I fought at 57 kilograms, and it was a little too heavy for me. Atomweight is my real weight class, and I feel good,” Hamidi told onefc.com, a statement that should put the entire division on alert.
Numsurin: A Formidable First Test on the Road to Gold
But before Hamidi can even think about Nadaka, he has to get past Numsurin Chor Ketwina, and that is no easy task. The 31-year-old Thai technician is a serious force. Numsurin earned a US$100,000 main roster contract after a dominant run of six consecutive victories on ONE’s weekly series. He even challenged Nadaka for the inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title at ONE 173 last November. While he fell short after five competitive rounds, that performance established him as one of the division’s leading contenders. And after defeating fellow former World Title challenger Songchainoi Kiatsongrit in June, Numsurin is absolutely still chasing championship glory himself. Hamidi respects the challenge, but he is confident in his versatility to match whatever Numsurin brings.
This Friday, October 30, at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium, all eyes will be on Hamidi’s atomweight debut against Numsurin. The fight airs live in Asia primetime for members at live.onefc.com. For Hamidi, this is not just another fight, it is the first real step in his stated mission to “snatch the title” from Nadaka. For Numsurin, it is a chance to prove he is still a top contender and push his own pursuit of championship glory. This one is going to be electric.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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