3 Malaysians Set To Take ONE Friday Fights 141 By Storm
Malaysia’s presence on ONE Friday Fights has grown steadily over the past year, driven by a new generation of athletes who aren’t afraid to test themselves in the “Madison Square Garden of the East.”
The weekly series at Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium has become a launchpad for fighters willing to embrace urgency, intensity, and the pressure of Asia primetime. And at ONE Friday Fights 141, three Malaysians step into the spotlight with very different stories, but a shared opportunity.
From established momentum to emerging potential, Johan “Jojo” Ghazali, Adam Sor Dechapan, and Wan Muhammad Sabri each arrive at the historic venue with something to prove – and everything to gain.
Johan Ghazali: Returning To Familiar Ground
For Johan Ghazali, ONE Friday Fights is the stage where his rise to fame truly began.
The American-Malaysian striker burst onto the global radar with a 16-second knockout at ONE Friday Fights 6, and then he followed that up with three more stunning victories in 2023.
Ghazali’s last triumph of that streak – a second-round knockout of Russia’s Temirlan Bekmurzaev – earned him a six-figure contract and global roster spot at just 16 years old, making him the youngest contract winner produced by the weekly spectacle.
That early run established Ghazali as one of the most dangerous young talents in the flyweight Muay Thai division.
The Sarawak native’s style – aggressive, confident, and built around fast starts – fit seamlessly within the three-round format, where initiative is often rewarded over patience. Competing at Lumpinee Stadium became synonymous with his breakout.
At ONE Friday Fights 141, the Rentap Muay Thai Gym and Superbon Training Camp product returns to that same platform to face Myanmar newcomer Ye Yint Naung. With the opportunity to perform once again in familiar surroundings, the bout allows the teen star to lean on the instincts that made him a fan favorite while continuing to shape his evolution as a top contender.
Adam Sor Dechapan: Walking A Proven Path
Adam Sor Dechapan’s journey through ONE Friday Fights follows a blueprint already etched within his own family.
The teenage striker is walking the same road taken by his older brother, Aliff Sor Dechapan, who earned his own six-figure contract through the weekly series and recently emerged as the next challenger for the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title.
Adam announced his arrival on the weekly spectacle in memorable fashion at ONE Friday Fights 107 in May 2025, as he went to war with “Petsam” Nahyan Mohammed in a gritty, back-and-forth three-round battle that many observers later cited as one of the best fights of the year. The performance showcased his composure, durability, and willingness to trade under pressure – qualities rarely seen so early in a career.
Still just 17 years old, Adam has continued to accelerate his development in the world’s largest martial arts organization.
Training daily alongside his brother at Sor Dechapan has sharpened his ring awareness, while his recent kickboxing victory over former K-1 Champion Toma Kuroda underlined his ability to adapt across rule sets.
Now, Adam faces undefeated Moroccan striker Walid Snoussi in a strawweight Muay Thai battle, another meaningful test on a familiar climb built on consistency and earned exposure.
Wan Muhammad Sabri: A Debut With Momentum Behind It
While Ghazali and Adam arrive with established momentum inside ONE Championship, Wan Muhammad Sabri will be making his promotional debut and will bring a tremendous amount of experience with him.
Carrying a professional record of 57-12, Wan enters Lumpinee Stadium as a seasoned competitor rather than a raw newcomer.
Training out of Thaivisix, he has built years of experience across regional circuits, sharpening a style rooted in control, balance, and well-timed power.
Most recently, the 23-year-old Malaysian drew wider attention after competing in an Indonesian promotion, where he scored a stunning first-round TKO via body kick.
The emphatic finish quickly circulated and helped put him on the radar of the weekly series, setting the stage for his ONE Championship debut.
Facing Japan’s Ramu Araya on Muay Thai’s most storied stage, Sabri’s first appearance represents an opportunity to convert momentum into presence – and to show that Malaysia’s next wave is deeper than ever.
