Aliff Vs. Elmehdi El Jamari: 4 Keys To Victory In Key Strawweight Muay Thai Clash At ONE Fight Night 32
ONE Fight Night 32: Nakrob vs. Jaosuayai on Prime Video will feature a high-stakes strawweight Muay Thai showdown between two of the division’s most devastating knockout artists.
On June 6 in U.S. primetime, surging Thai-Malaysian phenom Aliff Sor Dechapan will take on heavy-handed Moroccan brawler Elmehdi “The Sniper” El Jamari in a pivotal battle at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
While the winner could earn a crack at 26 pounds of gold, the matchup is exciting for much more than its World Title significance. With both athletes renowned for their show-stopping power and willingness to engage in a brawl, the clash has fireworks written all over it.
These are each fighter’s biggest keys to victory at ONE Fight Night 32
#1 El Jamari Closing The Distance
Long recognized as one of the Middle East’s most talented strikers, El Jamari impressed in his promotional debut at ONE Fight Night 30 when he starched Thai fan favorite Thongpoon PK Saenchai in under one round.
In that fight, “The Sniper” was able to inch forward behind a high guard, ultimately backing his foe into the ropes, where he unleashed a vicious flurry of punches. That steady pressure and his ability to create a close-range firefight will be critical to defeating Aliff.
Indeed, Aliff holds a serious height and reach advantage, so El Jamari would be wise to work diligently behind his jab and solid footwork to get inside any incoming long-range weaponry.
#2 Aliff’s Unpredictability
Aliff’s five knockouts in ONE serve as a perfect showcase for his ruthless finishing instincts and the incredible breadth of his striking skills.
Whether he’s throwing a jumping knee, a spinning elbow, or a head kick with bad intentions, the 22-year-old is an expert at keeping his opponents guessing. That unpredictability is what makes him so special – and what makes him one of the planet’s top pound-for-pound knockout artists.
While El Jamari is undeniably dangerous in his own right, he is a relatively one-note fighter. Aliff should counter the Moroccan’s boxing-heavy approach with an unorthodox and dynamic style that forces his foe on the defensive.
#3 El Jamri’s Absurd Punching Power
No discussion of El Jamari’s striking would be complete without mention of his thunderous punching power.
“The Sniper” will be hungry to keep his momentum going and take out the man many have pegged as the division’s top contender. To do that, he’ll need to test Aliff’s chin early and often.
What’s more, El Jamari might be putting some extra power into his punches in this fight. He’ll have family redemption on his mind, as Aliff holds a knockout win over El Jamari’s older brother and fellow ONE athlete, Zakari El Jamari.
#4 Aliff’s Underrated Clinch Game
Although Aliff will likely try to keep the fight at long range, where he can go to work with his kicks and flying attacks, he’ll also be comfortable in the clinch.
Given his wealth of high-level experience on the Thai circuit, the Sor Dechapan product is likely to hold a significant advantage over the boxing-oriented El Jamari in the clinch.
The Thai-Malaysian has already proven to be a skilled clinch fighter, often using his height to land big knees to the head while mixing in slashing elbow strikes.
