Aliff Sor Dechapan knocks out Sam-A Gaiyanghadao at Inner Circle 23

Aliff Sor Dechapan claimed the ONE Interim Strawweight Muay Thai World Title on July 24 in Bangkok, defeating Sam-A Gaiyanghadao by knockout in the fifth round. The 22-year-old Malaysian fighter started strong, using effective footwork and combinations to dominate the legendary Sam-A. After a competitive match, Aliff displayed superior energy in the championship rounds, ultimately landing a decisive right cross and follow-up shots that forced the referee to stop the contest. This victory marks a significant milestone, making Aliff the first World Champion from Malaysia in ONE Championship and improves his record to 63-9. He also received a performance bonus of $50,000 and set the stage for a potential unification bout against Prajanchai PongSuphan PK.

• 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — The Inner Circle 23 Main Event Result: Aliff Sleeps Sam-A, Captures ONE Interim Strawweight Muay Thai World Title