A legend chasing one more title. A prodigy ready to make history. ONE Championship has set the stage for a breathtaking generational collision on 24 July at The Inner Circle, live from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium — Sam-A Gaiyanghadao versus Aliff Sor Dechapan for the ONE Interim Strawweight Muay Thai World Title.
Sam-A is 42. His record reads 378-50. His left kick remains one of the most feared weapons in Muay Thai. With reigning champion Prajanchai PongSuphan PK sidelined through injury, the living legend has been handed a clear path to interim gold — and nothing suggests he will waste it.
His walk-off head kick KO of Elmehdi El Jamari at ONE Fight Night 42 this past April silenced anyone who questioned whether Sam-A still belongs at the top. The two-sport, two-division former king is not chasing legacy. He is chasing another belt — and he has never looked more dangerous.
Aliff Sor Dechapan is everything the next generation of Muay Thai looks like. The 22-year-old Thai-Malaysian phenom has been flawless since joining ONE Championship — relentless pressure, devastating combinations, and the composure of someone born for the biggest moments. Five straight wins. Zero doubt.
His unanimous decision over Ramadan Ondash at ONE Fight Night 38 in December was his most complete performance yet, proving he can outwork experienced fighters across three championship rounds. For Malaysia, this fight represents a historic opportunity — Aliff is one win away from becoming the country's first-ever ONE World Champion.
The winner earns the interim belt and a guaranteed unification showdown with Prajanchai once he returns. For Sam-A, it is another chapter in an already legendary career. For Aliff, it is the moment everything changes. Either way, 24 July delivers world-class Muay Thai at its absolute peak.
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