Fresh off his recent victory against Thongpoon PK Saenchai in a strawweight Muay Thai fight at ONE Fight Night 22 a couple of months ago, Moroccan phenom Zakaria El Jamari is now targeting another win at ONE Fight Night 23: Brooks vs. Balart. He will face the 20-year-old Thai-Malaysian star, Aliff Sor Dechapan, in a catchweight Muay Thai bout scheduled for August 2, airing in the US primetime.

In a recent interview with a renowned media outlet, Zakaria El Jamari emphasized the crucial importance of winning his upcoming fight against the younger Malaysian star Aliff.

Zakaria El Jamari reflects on ONE Fight Night 24 victory

Zakaria El Jamari, a recent addition from Morocco to ONE Championship, debuted in the promotion at ONE 166: Qatar, one of the organization’s biggest cards of the year so far. While he fell short against an undefeated fighter in Ali Saldoev, he quickly bounced back with a hard-earned victory against Thongpoon two months later to claim a 1-1 record in his promotional tenure. The 34-year-old is showing no signs of slowing down, though. 

Now facing the explosive 20-year-old Aliff, El Jamari insists age is irrelevant, stating, “This fight is important for me, for all my fans to know that age is just a number.” Zakaria El Jamari appears to be riding high on his most recent outing, as he stepped in on short notice to emerge victorious against a strong contender in the 26-year-old Thongpoon PK Saenchai.

It will be intriguing to see if Zakaria El Jamari can keep his momentum going against Aliff Sor Dechapan. Aliff will certainly be motivated to get back on the winning track after stumbling in his two recent fights.

ONE Fight Night 24 fight card breakdown

Capturing the world’s attention, ONE Championship’s return to the legendary Lumpinee Stadium with ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks vs. Balart features two thrilling World Title fights. The first showcases a clash of strawweight titans, as former titleholder Jarred Brooks and Cuban sensation Gustavo Balart battle it out for the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Title. This showdown puts the winner on a collision course against Joshua Pacio for a World Title unification bout down the line.

Another thrilling title bout takes place in the women’s division, where reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion Danielle Kelly makes her first title defense against Brazilian phenom Mayssa Bastos. While Bastos is relatively new to the promotion, her extensive experience outside ONE makes her a legitimate threat to Kelly’s reign, which adds to the anticipation for this matchup.

Which title fight are you waiting for: the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Title or the ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title? Let us know in the comments.