In Photos: Suakim Sharpens His Weapons At Open Workout Ahead Of The Inner Circle 25
Former three-division Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Suakim Pongsuphan PK showed off his technique and striking skills at an open workout at PK Saenchai Muaythaigym in Bangkok, Thailand, this past week.
The battle-hardened Thai warrior also spoke to media ahead of his bantamweight Muay Thai showdown with former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane at The Inner Circle 25 on Friday, August 7.
That main event clash, which takes place inside the fabled walls of Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium, will stream exclusively via live.onefc.com.
At 30 years old, Suakim has evolved into one of the most dangerous competitors in the bantamweight Muay Thai division.
Traditionally a technical fighter known for controlling bouts with precise body kicks, the Thai warrior has transformed himself into a counter-striking knockout artist since joining ONE Championship – and the results have been devastating.
Suakim’s 156-60 career record is built on a lifetime of discipline and refinement, and his 8-2 ONE Championship mark, which features five stoppages, reflects a fighter who has found a lethal new gear in the world’s largest martial arts organization.
The road to his current form was not without its bumps. After a rough start on the ONE Friday Fights event series, Suakim regained his footing in emphatic fashion, demolishing Thai compatriot Komawut FA Group via TKO in March 2025 to claim a six-figure main roster contract. He has not looked back since, riding a remarkable seven-bout winning streak into this main event opportunity.
A dominant victory over the former titleholder will position Suakim as the top contender for reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon, who is set to defend his crown against Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri at The Inner Circle 30 on September 11.
Standing across from Suakim is a towering athlete with unfinished business in the division.
Nabil, a 22-year-old Algerian-Thai sensation, made a name for himself as one of the promotion’s most exciting World Champions before suffering a heartbreaking title loss to Rambolek in his most recent outing this past March. Now, he returns to the ring with one goal in mind: climbing back up the ladder and reclaiming his place at the top of the weight class.
Before these two collide in an epic battle at The Inner Circle 25, here are some photos from Suakim’s recent open workout at PK Saenchai Muaythaigym.
