ONE Championship: “This is not my plan” - Aliff admits he was sick in his calculated showing against Elmehdi El Jamari at ONE Fight Night 32

Aliff Sor Dechapan turned in an incredible performance last weekend against Elmehdi El Jamari. The two traded leather at the recently concluded ONE Fight Night 32: Nakrob vs. Jaosuayai on Prime Video, with the Sor Dechapan representative taking home a hard-fought unanimous decision victory after three solid rounds of action.

After the fight, Aliff revealed that he was feeling ill heading into this matchup and made the necessary adjustments.

He told veteran ONE Championship broadcast analyst Mitch Chilson in the ring after his fight:

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"Actually this is not my plan at all. I was sick today, so I needed to switch to another plan."

Despite not being at his absolute best, Aliff was still able to showcase the traits that have made him a bona fide star -- supreme skill, freakish length and reach, and sublime striking.

Needless to say, fans can't wait to see Aliff back in action in the world's largest martial arts organization.

ONE Fight Night 32: Nakrob vs. Jaosuayai took place live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, last Saturday, June 7.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch a replay of all the action on-demand with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.

Aliff Sor Dechapan blames illness for failing to secure finish: "Still, I’m happy with the win"

Aliff Sor Dechapan was looking to make a statement and end Elmehdi El Jamari's night early at ONE Fight Night 32: Nakrob vs. Jaosuayai on Prime Video.

And according to the 21-year-old, he would have gotten the finish if not for his being sick. The Sor Dechapan product said:

"If I wasn’t sick, the knockout would have been there. But what can I do? Still, I’m happy with the win."

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding Aliff Sor Dechapan's next fight.

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Dan is an MMA writer with 10+ years of overall experience. Before his ongoing tenure at Sportskeeda, Dan got the opportunity to be at the forefront of the sport by contributing to ONE Championship and Fight Game Asia. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

Dan’s connection to MMA started during the early days of the UFC and ONE Championship. He previously practiced boxing and ranks Demetrious Johnson, Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, and Fedor Emelianenko as the top five MMA fighters of all time.

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