Teenager Rhenimi disqualified: scandal over illegal kicks in Bangkok!

Teenager Rhenimi disqualified: scandal over illegal kicks in Bangkok!

Abdessamie Rhenimi, a Moroccan teenager, caused an upset during ONE Friday Fights 128 in Bangkok when he was disqualified in his Muay Thai fight against Payakrut. The decision was made due to adventurous fouls that violated ONE Championship rules. Rhenimi received a red card in the second round after hitting his opponent in the head while he was already on the ground. An incident that not only became a big topic on TikTok and Twitter, but also caused a wave of indignation among viewers. Rhenimi had already delivered a similar blow in the first round, which resulted in a yellow card and a 10 percent cut in his prize money. With his disqualification, Payakrut was declared the winner after previously sending Rhenimi to the floor with a knockdown. Clips of the incident spread like wildfire on social media, leading to numerous calls for disciplinary action against the young fighter. In a public statement, Rhenimi apologized and explained that the fouls were not intentional. He emphasized taking responsibility for his behavior and wanting to learn from the situation. It's worth noting that soccer kicks are banned in ONE Championship, while they are legal in other promotions, such as Rizin Fighting Federation in Japan.

New talents in the ring

While Rhenimi's performance caused scandal, Jason Seddoh was able to capture the attention of viewers in a completely different way. Seddoh started his professional MMA career with an impressive first-round knockout at the same event. In a fight against Vinay Kundu, Seddoh showed his skills with a powerful upkick that caused the referee to stop the fight before Seddoh could throw any more punches. Both fighters, newcomers to the promotion, provided an exciting spectacle at Lumpinee Stadium, where a total of ten Muay Thai fights and two MMA fights were held.

What does the future hold?

The ONE Championship has some interesting events planned in the coming period. The ONE Fight Night 37 event is coming up on November 7th, where Roman Kryklya will fight for the vacant ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing title. On November 15th, ONE Championship returns to Japan with a gala event that will feature the battle between Superbon and Noiri. The sport of MMA remains fluid and the professional rankings continue to evolve. These are created by an independent panel of sports journalists and industry experts and take into account athletes' performances based on criteria such as wins, losses and the quality of competition.

The fans are looking forward to the upcoming events and the athletes who want to assert themselves in the rankings. Who will establish themselves as the new star in the ring? The ONE Championships promises something for every taste and always keeps the audience on their toes with its exciting fights and fascinating stories.

For more information on what's happening and all the latest rankings in the ONE Championship, visit Bangkok Post, Sports Illustrated and ONE Championship.