Sam-A Gaiyanghadao’s recent performance against Zhang Peimian at ONE 169 left a significant impact on many in the kickboxing world, including former ONE strawweight kickboxing champion Jonathan Di Bella. Sam-A, despite being 20 years older than his opponent, delivered a stunning unanimous decision victory over the Chinese prospect, which surprised many, including Di Bella himself.
Di Bella, who had faced Zhang in 2022, expressed his admiration for Sam-A’s performance, acknowledging that he had initially expected Zhang to have the upper hand. He praised Sam-A as a “legend” and noted how impressive it was to see the former champion return to action after retiring and score a win streak again.
Di Bella, who is preparing for his next fight at ONE Fight Night 26 on December 6, will face Portugal’s Rui Botelho. Di Bella aims to bounce back from his first loss in ONE Championship earlier this year, while Botelho enters the match with momentum from a two-fight win streak, including a recent victory over Zhang Peimian. Fans in the United States and Canada can catch the action live on Amazon Prime Video.
For more details on these matchups, stay tuned to ONE Championship’s upcoming events.
