Sam-A Gaiyanghadao_s hand is raised by referee Olivier CosteAfter leaving Evolve MMA in Singapore and retiring in February 2022, vacating his ONE strawweight kickboxing world title in the process, Sam-A looked done. Since returning in March 2023, Sam-A has repeatedly dragged himself back into the title conversation. Elmehdi El Jamari reacts after dropping Sam-A Gaiyanghadao in the second round at ONE Fight Night 42“Yeah, I think my body feels even stronger than before,” Sam-A said. For much of the second round, Sam-A looked in complete control. “I just want to tell the winner of the next title fight,” he said, “I will be there for you in the next one.”

Source: Bangkok Post April 11, 2026 12:30 UTC