ONE Fight Night 32 Results: Aliff Dismantles El Jamari, Paez And Naito Shock Ghazali And Estupinan
After exciting the global fan base with ONE Friday Fights 111 just several hours earlier, ONE Championship returned to the airwaves with another captivating U.S. primetime event.
ONE Fight 32: Nakrob vs. Jaosuayai on Prime Video went down live at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, June 6, and the show brought all the thrills.
Before the headline attraction between flyweight Muay Thai standouts Nakrob Fairtex and Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi, 14 of the world’s most promising fighters created dramatic moments in their heart-racing battles.
Here’s what went down earlier in the evening at ONE Fight Night 32.
Aliff Beats El Jamari, Extends Winning Run To Four
Thai-Malaysian maestro Aliff Sor Dechapan earned his second victory over the El Jamari family in the co-main event, soundly outpointing Elmehdi El Jamari to take a hard-earned unanimous decision win.
Aliff, who beat El Jamari’s older brother Zakaria last August, utilized his length from the onset. The Sor Dechapan product connected with a bevy of kicks to his opponent’s legs and body, and he even landed a beautiful back kick straight to the face.
But the Moroccan wasn’t about to roll over for the 21-year-old. El Jamari started to find a home for his left hook in the second, which surely elevated his confidence.
The Thai-Malaysian ace aggressively picked away at El Jamari in the third, but the Moroccan continued to time his left hand to stop his rival in his tracks. It wasn’t enough, however. Aliff rediscovered his rhythm as he circled away from El Jamari and brilliantly struck with punches and kicks from distance.
Aliff swept the judges’ scorecards to improve his career slate to 61-9, and he might have secured the next crack at two-sport king Prajanchai PK Saenchai‘s ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title.
Paez Stuns Ghazali In Three-Round War
Colombian-American slugger Diego Paez picked up the biggest win of his career, as he delivered an impressive and gritty performance to defeat renowned Malaysian-American striking prodigy Johan “Jojo” Ghazali.
For nearly the entire three-round flyweight Muay Thai battle, the two fighters exchanged blows at a furious pace.
Ghazali applied measured yet relentless pressure from the opening bell, marching forward behind a solid defense and heavy combinations. For his part, Paez employed beautifully elusive footwork, creative counter-striking, and a dynamic, unpredictable style that kept his younger opponent guessing.
While “Jojo” kept his aggression high, it was the Colombian-American who landed the cleaner shots – including a number of spinning attacks – to walk away with a hard-fought split decision. The win improved the 31-year-old’s record to 8-3 overall and marked his first victory in ONE.
Naito Hands Estupinan His First Loss Ever
Third-ranked flyweight kickboxing contender Taiki “Silent Sniper” Naito handed Johan “Panda Kick” Estupinan the first loss of his professional career, stopping a jaw-dropping winning streak that lasted 27 fights.
Up until their flyweight Muay Thai battle on Friday night, the Colombian rocket was accelerating through the promotion at breakneck speeds.
But Naito’s sole purpose was evident – use his trademark counters to slow down the wildly unpredictable Estupinan. The Japanese fighter, who has faced a who’s who in the division, did just that. He slipped, sidestepped, and shook off the Colombian showman’s attacks.
In the second frame, Naito countered with a ruthless left hook that sat down the man called “Panda Kick.” From that moment forward, the other half of ONE’s most popular South American twin brothers struggled to find his way back into the round.
The final three minutes favored Estupinan, though, as he marched back into the fray to try and even the score. But in the end, Naito earned the majority decision and moved to 37-14 in the all-striking arts.
Dauev Survives Numerous Scares, Edges Out Akaev
Ibragim Dauev displayed tremendous heart and determination to edge out his debuting Russian compatriot Magomed Akaev via split decision in their featherweight MMA thriller.
The action exploded midway through the opening stanza when Akaev wobbled his countryman with a crisp left hand. Though Dauev was momentarily rocked, he quickly shook off the cobwebs and looked for the takedown. However, Akaev would control the rest of the round with sharp counters and clean combinations.
Akaev nearly secured the finish in the second frame, hitting a takedown from the clinch position and then hunting for a rear-naked choke. The resilient 24-year-old Dauev not only defended, but he reversed course, wound up in his rival’s guard, and landed shots from top position. But Akaev worked his way back up to his feet, and the two exchanged knees as the round came to a close.
Needing something drastic, Dauev turned the tables in the final round when he caught his foe’s kick, drove him to the mat, and attempted the rarely seen Suloev stretch. Though Akaev defended well, Dauev maintained his pressure, connected with another takedown, and tried to submit him with a rear-naked choke as time expired.
Two judges scored the bout for Dauev, who improved his career record to 10-1 and handed Akaev his first professional blemish.
Esparza Impresses In Muay Thai Firefight With Bravo
The featherweight Muay Thai clash between Argentinian wrecking machine Ricardo Bravo and American rising star Arian “Destroyer” Esparza delivered plenty of action from the opening bell.
After a high-paced first round that saw both combatants find moments of success, Esparza changed the complexion of the bout midway through the second frame with a perfectly placed elbow, which slowed down his foe.
The American kept his momentum going in the third, applying relentless pressure and dropping his opponent with a thunderous left hand. Bravo roared back with fearsome intensity in an effort to even the score, but ultimately, he ran out of time.
Following three rounds of breathless action, the ringside judges awarded Esparza the unanimous decision victory. That win marked the American’s first victory in ONE and proved that he’s a contender to watch in the burgeoning featherweight Muay Thai division.
Dzhabrailov Stays Perfect With Another First-Round Finish
Dzhabir Dzhabrailov extended his impeccable career run to 6-0, as he decimated Nicolas “El Paisa” Vigna in the first round of their lightweight MMA bout.
Before the bell to begin round one even stopped ringing, the explosive Turkish warrior had already knocked Vigna off balance with a low kick. The Argentine jumped to his feet, but Dzhabrailov tracked him around the ring with nonstop punches and knees.
During the chase, the undefeated fighter connected with a left hook, which sent Vigna crashing to the canvas. Dzhabrailov jumped on his Argentinian rival, who was forced to roll to his side. Then, “El Paisa” absorbed a series of crushing punches until referee Herb Dean waved off the action at the 1:43 mark of the opening frame.
With the win, Dzhabrailov maintained his 100 percent finishing rate and earned his third straight victory in the world’s largest martial arts organization.
Khalilov Comes Alive In Time To Outlast Debuting Liao
“Samingpri” Tagir Khalilov weathered an early storm from promising newcomer Liao Shixu before finding his rhythm to secure a unanimous decision victory in their 140-pound Muay Thai clash.
The 19-year-old Chinese dynamo gave the Russian veteran plenty to think about in the opening frame, using his significant reach advantage to keep Khalilov at the end of his crisp punches.
But “Samingpri” turned the tide in the second round, going wide with his attacks and connecting with clean hook shots. He also managed to close the distance and drag the fight into the clinch.
The seasoned campaigner’s relentless pressure continued to pay dividends in the final stanza. While the athletic teenager moved around the ring with poise, Khalilov’s forward march could not be stopped, as he maintained his aggressive pace right until the final bell.
In the end, all three judges scored the contest in favor of Khalilov, who notched his 25th career victory and kicked off ONE Fight Night 32 in style.
