Latest news with #Prajanchai
South China Morning Post
11 hours ago
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
ONE Championship: Malaysian prospect hopes to become country's first champion
Aliff Sor Dechapan said he is ready to bring a ONE Championship world title back to Malaysia after a breakout performance at ONE Fight Night 32 – and a post-fight face-off with Thai legend Prajanchai PK Saenchai hinted a meeting could be on the cards. The Thai-Malaysian striker impressed at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium with a unanimous decision win over Moroccan stand-out Elmehdi 'The Sniper' El Jamari. His slick striking and intelligent game plan lifted his record to 61-9 61-9 – and may lift him into title contention. 'I'm very happy to get a win here,' Aliff told the Post. 'I was sick before, but I just followed my camp plan. Everything is good.' Despite feeling under the weather, Aliff delivered a composed performance from start to finish. He punished El Jamari with a steady stream of kicks to the legs and body, and even landed a spinning back kick flush to the face. Aliff Sor Dechapan (right) in the ring with Prajanchai PK Saenchai. Photo: ONE Championship 'I was confident for this game,' the 21-year-old said. 'The focus was on all the kicks because I just used my height as an advantage.'
South China Morning Post
08-02-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Pranjanchai keen to settle unfinished ONE business with Jon Di Bella
Prajanchai PK Saenchai added another special moment to a life filled with many, landing a savage strike to finish Ellis Barboza in round four of their ONE Fight Night 28 bout on Saturday. It was win number 344 in a storied career – and such was the ferocity of the elbow that brought his British opponent's evening to a crashing halt, it earned the ONE strawweight Muay Thai and kickboxing champion a US$100,000 double bonus. Prajanchai is ruthless in close quarters, and following three rounds of high-level, technical action, the 30-year-old found the kill shot he immediately knew had ended proceedings. The blood dripping from Barboza's head was a stark indicator the fight was over, something quickly confirmed by the ringside medial team. 'He had his punches, and I had my elbows, so we had to see which was best,' Prajanchai told the Post. The night began with a first-round knockout win for Aliff Rakib, and the half-Malaysian, half-Thai contender has made no secret of wanting a title shot. 'Aliff could be a worthy contender,' Prajanchai said. 'But I don't want to seem like I'm calling him out. It's up to ONE Championship.'
South China Morning Post
07-02-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
ONE Fight Night 28: what sets Muay Thai, kickboxing champion Prajanchai apart
Prajanchai PK Saenchai is a name synonymous with excellence in the world of Muay Thai and kickboxing. But as the reigning ONE Championship strawweight Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion prepares for ONE Fight Night 28 in Bangkok, it is not just his physical prowess that sets him apart – it is also his mindset. With a career spanning more than 400 bouts across various disciplines, Prajanchai is one of the sport's living legends. His accolades speak for themselves: a two-time Lumpinee Stadium champion, three-time Rajadamnern Stadium champion across four divisions, and holder of multiple prestigious titles. He is also 3-0 in boxing. 'I think the fact that I've been versatile enough throughout my career has been my strength,' he told the Post ahead of the defence of his Muay Thai strap against Ellis Barboza. 'I've boxed, kicked and adapted to every fight. It's not just about the wins, but about how you approach each fight and the process behind it.' Prajanchai's versatility has allowed him to dominate across multiple weight classes. Photo: ONE Championship Prajanchai's adaptability in the ring is something few can match. His versatility has allowed him to dominate across multiple weight classes. Yet, he credits his longevity to discipline in training.
