is planning to make waves in ONE Championship’s talent-packed featherweight Muay Thai division.
The Algerian will have a chance to break into the division’s top-five rankings when he collides with #3-ranked contender at , which broadcasts live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, July 11.
After just three fights in ONE, Rabah has already garnered legions of fans and established himself as an all-action striker with legitimate World Title potential.
Before he goes toe-to-toe with Shadow in enemy territory at Lumpinee Stadium, here’s five reasons why Rabah is one of the featherweight Muay Thai division’s most dangerous rising stars.
#1 Superhuman Work Ethic
“The Eagle” possesses a level of dedication, determination, and devotion to hard work that few can comprehend.
Nothing has ever been handed to the 28-year-old, who , even building a makeshift home gym when he was young just so he could train on days when his local Muay Thai academy was closed.
Even once he was firmly established as one of the MENA region’s top amateur fighters, Rabah took on numerous extra jobs to fund critical training trips to Thailand. That “embrace the grind” mentality and incredible work ethic should carry him far and allow him to overcome adversity.
#2 Championship Pedigree
Rabah knows how to perform at his best when the stakes are the highest and the lights are the brightest.
Prior to arriving in the world’s largest martial arts organization, he amassed an impressive list of accomplishments across both the amateur and professional ranks, capturing numerous Algerian and Arab titles in both Muay Thai and kickboxing.
That pedigree caught the attention of ONE officials, giving Rabah the confidence to know he belongs among the planet’s best strikers.
#3 A Natural Winner
A fierce competitor to his core who’s tasted defeat just one time in his professional career, Rabah knows how to pull out the victory under any circumstance.
In his promotional debut at , he finished one of Thailand’s top fighters, , in front of a raucous Bangkok crowd.
Although he lost an immediate rematch, Rabah bounced back into the win column with a thrilling decision victory over last November, proving his mettle while maintaining his nearly perfect professional record.
#4 Elite Training
“The Eagle” is a longtime fixture of the famed Team Mehdi Zatout – a gym loaded with elite strikers that’s renowned for producing World Champions.
Working under the watchful eye of former ONE World Title challenger , Rabah consistently shares the mats with top fighters like reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion , two-time ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Title challenger , and #2-ranked featherweight Muay Thai contender , among many others.
With that superstar team behind him, Rabah could be destined for big things.
#5 A Kill-Or-Be-Killed Attitude
Perhaps most importantly, the Algerian is a wildly aggressive, finish-oriented striker who brings excitement each and every time he steps into the ring.
Rabah loves to use his long limbs, thunderous kicking game, and vicious elbows to chase the finish at all costs, even if that means putting himself in harm’s way.
In his decision victory over Abasolo, for example, “The Eagle” scored multiple knockdowns and could have easily coasted to a safe win, but he continued to hunt for the finish and engaged in a firefight until the final bell.
This approach to striking makes Rabah not only a World Title threat but also a certified fan favorite.
