Malaysian-Thai striking sensation Aliff Sor Dechapan made sure his defense was technically sound against notorious marauder Ramadan Ondash.The 21-year-old’s well-rounded approach paid off after earning the biggest victory of his career, outclassing the Lebanese phenom at ONE Fight Night 38 on Dec. 5.Aliff was on the offensive as usual, throwing his piercing punch and kick combinations from a distance to light up ‘The Scorpion’.The match was pretty close until Round 3, when Aliff caught Ondash with a perfectly timed left knee that dropped him to the canvas.But even with momentum on his side, he kept his guard up, knowing the 19-year-old KO artist could strike back at any moment.The Sor Dechapan standout said in his post-event interview:“Yes, when I got the knockdown, I had to be really careful because I knew that Ramadan would get up and he would try to knock me out to get his win. So, I played the game very carefully.”Aliff’s composure was key to sealing that victory, which also showcased his growth and maturity as a fighter.His reward is that coveted world title shot, as he’ll challenge undisputed ONE strawweight Muay Thai kingpin Prajanchai PK Saenchai next. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAliff says Ramadan Ondash had no answer for his height and lengthAliff is a master at utilizing his physical gifts to their fullest.The 21-year-old controlled the range against Ramadan Ondash across three rounds, which proved vital against the dangerous power hitter.When 'The Scorpion' managed to bridge the gap, the Malaysian-Thai responded with more volume and precision."I believe my height and reach advantage played a crucial role for this fight, and I really need to make use of that," Aliff shared post-fight. Watch Aliff's title shot-earning performance on the ONE Fight Night 38 replay, streaming now on Prime Video for North American subscribers.