Sam-A shares initial thoughts on proposed Prajanchai versus Aliff world title fight: “I think it will go the distance with their styles”

Veteran Thai fighter Sam-A Gaiyanghadao is keenly awaiting when and where the proposed title clash between ONE strawweight Muay Thai world champion Prajanchai PK Saenchai and challenger Aliff Sor Dechapan will take place. He sees the contest going the full distance given how the protagonists go about their matches.

The former two-division, two-sport world champion gave his take on the Prajanchai-Aliff title showdown, telling ONE Championhsip that he expects a competitive match, marked by a lot of in-fight adjustments.

Sam-A said:

“I think it will go the distance with their styles. I favor Prajanchai because of his angles and craftiness. If he can get close and clinch, I think he wins 60-40 with his in-fight adjustments, craftiness, and experience because Prajanchai has fought taller opponents and opponents his same height.”

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Aliff was informed of the title shot following his impressive decision victory over Ramadan Ondash of Lebanon at ONE Fight Night 38: Andrade vs. Baatarkhuu on December 5 at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. It was his fifth straight victory and ninth in 11 matches in ONE Championship, further building up his standing as a bona-fide title contender.

The proposed title match, which has yet to be given a date and venue, meanwhile, will be the second defense of the world title Prajanchai reclaimed in December 2023.

North American fans can catch the replay of all the action at ONE Fight Night 38: Andrade vs. Baatarkhuu on demand via Amazon Prime Video.

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Sam-A looking to get title shot against winner of Prajanchai-Aliff tiff

Sam-A is looking to make another run at the ONE strawweight Muay Thai world title he used to hold and is hoping to set a date against the winner of the proposed Prajanchai-Aliff title clash.

The 42-year-old fighter shored up his push for the strawweight Muay Thai belt after his dominant decision victory over Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi at ONE Friday Fights 137: Tawanchai vs. Liu on December 19 at Lumpinee Stadium. It was his second straight win to generate world title shot buzz.

Sam-A became strawweight Muay Thai king in February 2020 and made one successful defense against Australian challenger Josh Tonna in October of the same year before losing it to Prajanchai in July 2021.

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Edited by Saiyed Adeem Karim