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Malaysian breakthrough in ONE Muay Thai continues

Entities: Lumpinee Stadium · Sam‑A Gaiyanghadao · ONE Championship · Aliff Sor Dechapan · Prajanchai PongSuphan PK

Overview

In late July 2026, 22‑year‑old Malaysian fighter Aliff Sor Dechapan (also known as Aliff Rakib) knocked out 42‑year‑old Thai legend Sam‑A Gaiyanghadao at Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok, to claim the ONE Championship interim Strawweight Muay Thai World Title and a US$50,000 (≈RM204,570) performance bonus. The victory was hailed by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as the first ONE world title for Malaysia and a milestone for the nation’s youth.

Following the win, Aliff was officially recognised as Malaysia’s inaugural ONE Muay Thai world champion. He described the interim belt as “just like a real World Championship” and immediately issued a challenge to undisputed champion Prajanchai PongSuphan PK, seeking a unification bout. Aliff said he would study Prajanchai’s style and prepare his body for the anticipated fight, signalling the next phase of his career after the historic knockout.

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Aliff Sor Dechapan Wins Interim ONE Strawweight Muay Thai Title, Seeks Unification with Prajanchai

    Aliff Sor Dechapan became Malaysia’s first ONE interim strawweight Muay‑Thai champion by KO‑ing Sam‑A Gaiyanghadao and has challenged champion Prajanchai to a unification bout.

  2. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Aliff Rakib Becomes Malaysia's First ONE Championship Muay Thai World Champion

    Aliff Rakib became Malaysia's first ONE Championship Muay Thai world champion after a fifth‑round KO of Thailand’s Sam‑A Gaiyanghadao in Bangkok, earning a US$50,000 bonus and commendation from PM Anwar Ibrahim

  3. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Aliff Sor Dechapan Wins ONE Interim Strawweight Muay Thai Title

    Aliff Sor Dechapan knocked out Sam‑A Gaiyanghadao in round five at ONE’s The Inner Circle 23, winning the interim strawweight Muay Thai title and becoming Malaysia’s first ONE champion.

Sources

bjpenn.com · boxingnews.com · fightermag.se · hindi.sportskeeda.com · kosmo.com.my · malaysiadateline.com · middleeasy.com · ohmedia.my · onefc.com · suarasarawak.my · utusan.com.my