Thai Fighter PTT Apichatfarm Misses Weight for The Inner Circle 38

Thai fighter PTT Apichatfarm has publicly apologized after failing to make the required weight for his scheduled Muay Thai bantamweight bout against Moroccan opponent Hamza Rachid. The match is set to take place at The Inner Circle 38 event on Friday, November 13, 2026. According to official weigh-in results reported by Khaosod Online, PTT weighed in at 147.6 pounds, exceeding the 145-pound limit by 2.6 pounds. In contrast, Hamza Rachid successfully met the requirement at 144.6 pounds. In a statement posted to his personal Facebook account, PTT expressed regret for the situation, noting that he had tried his best to reach the target weight. He acknowledged that this was intended to be his final fight in the 145-pound division, citing physical limitations. The fighter took full responsibility for the oversight and apologized to both his fans and his opponent. As of now, it remains to be confirmed whether the fight will proceed, as the decision depends on whether Hamza Rachid agrees to accept compensation for the weight discrepancy. For residents and visitors interested in local combat sports, this incident highlights the rigorous physical demands and weight management challenges faced by professional athletes in the Muay Thai circuit.