Aliff Wins ONE Strawweight Interim Title, Earns Undisputed Championship Shot
Aliff S. Dechaphand knocked out veteran fighter Samaae in the fifth round at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium to win the ONE Championship interim strawweight title and secure a shot at undisputed champion Prajanchai PK Saenchai.
Aliff S. Dechaphand knocked out Samaae in the fifth round to claim the ONE Championship interim strawweight title and earn a shot at undisputed champion Prajanchai PK Saenchai.
The 42-year-old legendary fighter Samaae from Buriram faced off against 22-year-old Thai-Malaysian striker Aliff S. Dechaphand in the main event of The Inner Circle at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (Rama Intra) on July 24. The winner would advance to challenge Prajanchai PK Saenchai for the sole undisputed world championship.
The two fighters traded blows intensely from the opening round. Samaae used his experience to control the pace, while Aliff countered with sharp movements and high kicks to the neck. Despite the pressure, Samaae remained composed. In the fifth round, Aliff accelerated his attack and landed a powerful right hand, counting Samaae down before finishing the fight with a knockout victory.
