ONE Friday Fights 92: “Why not make my debut?”


Multi-time Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion Anissa Meksen revealed that she has been training in mixed martial arts for quite some time.

As far as ‘C18’ is concerned, there’s no better time to bite the bullet and make that leap to MMA than now.

Speaking during the ONE Friday Fights 92 virtual press conference, Meksen said she’ll gladly take her talents to MMA next if the right match offer comes along:

“You know I can fight in Muay Thai, kickboxing – it’s all the same for me. But maybe I want to try MMA because I’ve been training in MMA for four years, so why not make my debut?”

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Luckily for Anissa Meksen, ONE Championship athletes can easily transition to other combat disciplines through the world’s largest martial arts organization’s stacked divisions across multiple sports.

Needless to say, the French-Algerian superstar could be a contender right away given her incredible striking pedigree.

Plus, there are plenty of amazing match-ups that await the 36-year-old striker, if she decides to compete at atomweight or strawweight.

The Phuket Fight Club athlete has already competed in Muay Thai and kickboxing under the ONE banner. By the looks of it, Meksen could very well become the promotion’s next three-sport athlete.


Anissa Meksen must first handle business in striking war vs. Kana

Before Anissa Meksen entertains a move to MMA, she must give her full focus on the challenge that awaits on Dec. 20 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

‘C18’ hopes to give Japanese star Kana Morimoto a rude welcome to ONE Championship in their three-round atomweight kickboxing clash at ONE Friday Fights 92: Sitthichai vs. Shadow.

After falling short in her last two world title bouts, the decorated warrior is eager to prove she still belongs on the top of the food chain of the women’s striking ranks.

ONE Friday Fights 92 will air live in Asian primetime in more than 190 countries around the globe.

Watch the full ONE Friday Fights 92 Virtual Press Conference:

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