ONE Friday Fights 109 will play host to an explosive featherweight kickboxing showdown between Japanese fan favorite and Iranian sensation .
On May 23 in Asia primetime, Kaito will make his highly anticipated promotional debut against the talented Siasarani at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Kaito enters the world¡¯s largest martial arts organization with an impressive professional record, boasting 58 career victories, including 26 by way of highlight-reel knockout.
Notably, he brings championship-level experience to the promotion. A former Shoot Boxing and Rise Champion, the Team F.O.D. representative has built a reputation as one of Japan¡¯s premier strikers with his technical precision and versatile style.
Siasarani, meanwhile, comes into this contest with positive momentum. He shined in his most recent outing, earning a hard-fought decision win over Chinese upstart in kickboxing action at .
The Team Mehdi Zatout standout has proven his mettle in multiple striking disciplines. He owns multiple ONE victories in both kicboxing and Muay Thai bouts ¨C most memorably defeating decorated Thai icon in ¡°the art of eight limbs.¡±
Known for his superhuman durability and heart, the 22-year-old Siasarani has leaned on his toughness and ability to absorb punishment, all while maintaining constant forward pressure, to make him one of Lumpinee Stadium¡¯s favorites.
In terms of style, this contest presents an intriguing clash of approaches. Kaito¡¯s elite technical prowess and wealth of high-level experience will be tested against Siasarani¡¯s relentless aggression and youthful energy.
What¡¯s more, both men have everything to prove. For the Japanese newcomer, it¡¯s about making an immediate impact in his hotly anticipated ONE debut, while Siasarani aims to continue rising after his recent kickboxing success.
Fans should certainly expect an action-packed affair when these hungry and skilled strikers collide on May 23.