Elmehdi El Jamari sees room for caution against ‘intelligent’ Aliff Sor Dechapan: “I will try to avoid his kicks”

Elmehdi El Jamari knows he'll have to exercise caution if he hopes to score his second straight win under the ONE Championship banner on Friday night.

Emanating from the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, ONE Fight Night 32 on Prime Video will see El Jamari square off with the Thai-Malaysian sensation Aliff Sor Dechapan.

Since making his promotional debut in 2023, Aliff has already put together an impressive 7-1 run, including impressive victories over Zakaria El Jamari, Walter Goncalves, and Shamil Adukhov.

Speaking with ONE ahead of his second promotional appearance, Elmehdi El Jamari offered some insight into his opponent's best attributes and how he plans to come out on top inside the Mecca of Muay Thai.

“Aliff is an intelligent fighter," El Jamari said. "He relies on strikes to the head and knee strikes. I will try to avoid his kicks. That said, he is not particularly good in fighting in close distances and depends heavily on long-distance strikes.”

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Elmehdi El Jamari is comfortable giving up a few inches of height to Aliff

Boasting an impressive 27-1 record, Elmehdi El Jamari made his ONE debut in spectacular fashion at ONE Fight Night 30, scoring a first-round knockout against Thongpoon PK Saenchai.

Against Thongpoon, El Jamari had a three-inch height advantage over the Thai prospect. This time, it'll be the exact opposite, with Aliff towering three inches over 'The Sniper.'

Despite giving up some height, El Jamari doesn't anticipate making many changes to his game plan come fight night.

"When I face a taller opponent, I may make slight changes to my game plan, especially to my timing, but I wouldn't say that I make major changes," El Jamari added.

Who extends their win streak on martial arts' biggest global stage this Friday night?

ONE Fight Night 32 will air live on ONE Championship’s YouTube channel, the ONE Super App, and watch.onefc.com on Friday, June 6.