- George Chung
- Jan 15
- 1 min read
ONE Championship is set to light up Qatar with electrifying action at ONE 171 on Thursday, February 20, featuring two high-stakes matchups that could reshape the championship landscape.
In a can't-miss showdown, former ONE Kickboxing World Champions Ilias Ennahachi and Petchtanong Petchfergus will battle it out, each determined to reclaim the throne. The stakes couldn’t be higher as these elite strikers collide in a bout that promises fireworks.
Petchtanong made a thunderous comeback in June 2024, dismantling Alaverdi Ramazanov with a devastating second-round TKO after a two-year hiatus. His emphatic return catapulted him to the #3 spot in the rankings, hot on the heels of Ennahachi.
Meanwhile, Ennahachi, the Dutch-Moroccan phenom, made waves in February 2023 with a jaw-dropping second-round KO against Aliasghar Ghodratisaraskan, proving his mettle in the bantamweight division. Most recently, at ONE Friday Fights 81 in September, he earned a decisive unanimous decision over Hiroki Akimoto, cementing his status as a top-tier contender. With both men eyeing gold, this pivotal clash could determine the next title challenger.
But that’s not all! Brace yourself for a heavyweight slugfest as Kirill Grishenko faces off against Mauro Cerilli in a battle for divisional supremacy.
Cerilli roared back into form with a stunning first-round TKO of Paul Elliott in September 2023, while Grishenko is riding high after a grueling three-round war against South Korean powerhouse Kang Ji Won in July. With both heavyweights eager to stack back-to-back wins, expect a collision that will shake the Lusail Sports Arena to its core.
Don’t miss this night of must-watch action!ONE 171: Qatar airs live on Thursday, February 20, from the Lusail Sports Arena. Buckle up—it’s going to be an unforgettable ride!
