Muay Thai champ switches to Mixed Martial Arts

Packing a punch: Ali, who has over 300 Muay Thai fights, will make his MMA debut against Singapore-based Amnuaysirichoke in Dubai on Aug 29.

One of Malaysia’s most decorated Muay Thai champion is set to switch the ring for a cage when he takes on Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke in a mixed martial arts (MMA) battle at One FC: Reign of Champions.

Ali Yaakub, who has chalked up over 300 Muay Thai fights will make his MMA debut against Singapore-based Amnuaysirichoke at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Aug 29.