‘Holding Nothing Back’ – PTT Seeks To Erase All Doubts Against Hamza Rachid At The Inner Circle 38
PTT returns to Lumpinee Stadium with the urgency of a man who refuses to be denied.
By Kriel Ibarrola
Nov 12, 2026, 08:48 UTC
Following a demanding stretch of adversity, PTT Apichart Farm returns with the urgency of a man who refuses to be denied.
Looking to rebound from a haunting stoppage loss, the Thai warrior makes his highly anticipated return against Moroccan striker Hamza Rachid in a bantamweight Muay Thai clash at The Inner Circle 38. The action goes down on Friday, November 13, streaming live in Asia primetime, exclusively for members at live.onefc.com, from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
With a 114-25 record behind him, PTT has long carried a fearsome reputation on the regional circuit.
Though he stumbled in his promotional debut, he quickly corrected course with three consecutive victories, highlighted by a third-round knockout of Arian “Destroyer” Esparza at The Inner Circle 7.
The 29-year-old was marching toward a fourth straight win before Julio Lobo caught him in round two at The Inner Circle 20 this past June. His subsequent bid to bounce back was derailed when a severe cold and fever crashed his immune system, sidelining him for months.
He told onefc.com:
“The second half of the year had a mix of wins and losses. Slipping up recently and getting sick made things pretty rough, but I’m not discouraged. I’m keeping up the fight.
“I rushed right back to building my body back up so I could get another fight booked as soon as possible. I’ve been conditioning consistently ever since.”
That prolonged wait ties directly to his next opponent. Getting PTT and Rachid into the same ring has taken longer than anyone expected, turning the matchup into a test of patience.
Rather than letting those repeated cancellations break his focus, he simply weaponized the extended layoff.
The battle-tested veteran said:
“We’ve been matched up twice before, and Hamza pulled out both times. Third time’s the charm. We’ve both had time to get our bodies right. I’m fully prepared and ready to clash 100 percent.
“The matchup’s been booked so many times [that] we’ve studied each other inside out. Both of us have our game plans ready, so let’s settle it in the ring.”
That extensive film study revealed a genuine threat. Rachid boasts back-to-back finishes in the weekly series, starching Kampeetewada Sitthikul and Antar Kacem in rapid succession.
The latter win hit close to home. Kacem trains alongside PTT at Venum Training Camp and Team Mehdi Zatout, which gave the Thai star firsthand intel on what Rachid brings.
He said:
“The weapon that stands out the most is his hands. It’s super fast, and he’s a fighter who moves in and out really quickly. That makes him dangerous.
“Antar said his punches pack a heavy wallop and that the jab is dangerous, so he warned me about it.”
PTT Wants To Join His Friends On The Main Roster
PTT Apichart Farm has been knocked off course before, and he has always found his way back. This time, he is playing for more than a return to the win column.
Victory could earn him a US$100,000 contract and a place on the global roster alongside his brothers-in-arms, former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane and former World Title challenger Sinsamut Klinmee.
Rachid, of course, wants the very same thing.
PTT said:
“He’s won two in a row, so he definitely wants that third win. Am I feeling nervous? Not at all. I’m coming off a loss, so I want to win just as badly.
“Hamza might have the momentum, but I’m completely unfazed. He’s hungry, and I’m hungry too. I think this matchup is going to be an absolute blast.”
To reach those goals, PTT first had to sift through the remnants of his last defeat.
For a fighter known for his durability, the stoppage against Lobo raised eyebrows. Instead, he traces it back to a lapse in judgment, and he has spent this camp making sure it never happens again.
He said:
“I can guarantee you my chin is just as solid as ever. It might even be stronger than before because I’ve gone back and patched up all my old flaws.
“I want the fans to keep supporting me and cheering me on. I am definitely not the same fighter as before! We’re holding nothing back, going full throttle from the start.”
