Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke

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Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke
Born (1978-11-07) 7 November 1978 (age 45)
Trang, Thailand
NationalityThai
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Weight56.7 kg (125 lb; 9 st)
DivisionStrawweight (2014–2017)
Flyweight (2017–2022) [a]
Reach65.7 in (167 cm)
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing, BJJ
StanceSouthpaw
TeamEvolve MMA
Years active?–2010 (Muay Thai)
2014–2022 (MMA)
Kickboxing record
Total350
Wins282
Losses65
Draws3
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins12
By knockout7
By submission3
By decision2
Losses7
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke (Thai: เดชดำรงค์ ส.อำนวยศิริโชค; born November 7, 1978) is a Thai former mixed martial artist who has competed in ONE Championship, where he competed in the strawweight division. He is a former ONE Strawweight World Champion, being the inaugural titleholder, and is considered to be one of the most successful Thai mixed martial artists, having become the first Thai to win an MMA world title.

Prior to mixed martial arts, Dejdamrong was a Muay Thai fighter with 350 fights who won multiple Lumpinee Stadium titles in three different weight classes.[1]

Aside from competing in mixed martial arts, Dejdamrong is also an instructor at the Evolve MMA gym based in Singapore.

Muay Thai career[edit]

Amnuaysirichoke competed in Muay Thai for over 20 years, and was a three-division Lumpinee Stadium champion at mini flyweight, light flyweight, and flyweight;[2] and amassed an unofficial record of 282-65-3.[3] He retired in 2007.[4]

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

ONE Championship[edit]

2014–2016: Early career & ONE Strawweight World Champion[edit]

Amnuaysirichoke began his professional MMA career in 2014 for ONE Fighting Championship. On June 14, 2014, Dejdamrong made his debut at ONE FC: Era of Champions, where he defeated Jomanz Omanz by first-round TKO.

He started out undefeated at 6–0, including a win over Roy Doliguez on May 22, 2015, to claim the ONE Strawweight World Championship, becoming the most successful Thai mixed martial artist and first Thai world champion in MMA.[5] Dejdamrong was the ONE World Champion for over a year before losing the title to Yoshitaka Naito on May 27, 2016.[6] Since losing the Strawweight World Title, Dejdamrong has gone 5–4 in ONE Championship.

2017[edit]

On March 11, 2017, he lost to future ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua Pacio by split decision at ONE Championship: Warrior Kingdom.[7]

On May 26, 2017, Dejdamrong defeated Adrian Mattheis by first-round KO at ONE Championship: Dynasty of Heroes.[8]

On August 18, 2017, he stopped Robin Catalan by TKO in the second round at ONE Championship: Quest for Greatness.[9]

On December 9, 2017, Dejdamrong lost to Riku Shibuya by second-round submission via guillotine choke at ONE Championship: Warriors of the World.[10]

2018[edit]

Dejdamrong then lost to Jeremy Miado by first-round KO on March 24, 2018, at ONE Championship: Iron Will.[11]

He would bounce back with a second-round submission victory over Himanshu Kaushik via rear-naked choke on November 9, 2018, at ONE Championship: Heart of the Lion.[12]

2019[edit]

Dejdamrong faced Jeremy Miado in a rematch on February 22, 2019, at ONE Championship: Call to Greatness. This time, he was able to secure a second-round TKO victory.[13]

He then faced Miao Li Tao on May 17, 2019, at ONE Championship: Enter the Dragon, where he lost by first-round knockout.[14]

Nevertheless, Dejdamrong was able to close out 2019 on a high note with a third-round TKO victory over Muhammad Imran on November 22, 2019, at ONE Championship: Edge Of Greatness.[15]

2020[edit]

Dejdamrong competed only once in 2020. On October 10, 2020, he faced Hexi Getu at ONE Championship: Reign of Dynasties. After getting dominated on the ground over three rounds, he lost by split decision.[16]

2021[edit]

Dejdamrong is scheduled to face Banma Duoji at ONE Championship: Battleground 3 on August 27, 2021.[17] He won by technical knockout in the second round.[18]

2022[edit]

Dejdamrong faced Danial Williams at ONE: Bad Blood on February 11, 2022. He lost after a liver punch stopped the bout in the second round.[19]

Retirement[edit]

Following his fight with Williams, Dejdamrong announced his retirement on Instagram.[20]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

Mixed martial arts[edit]

Muay Thai[edit]

  • Siam Omnoi Stadium
    • 2006 Omnoi Stadium Champion
    • 2006 Shell Rimula Tournament Winner

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
19 matches 12 wins 7 losses
By knockout 7 3
By submission 3 2
By decision 2 2
Draws 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12–7 Danial Williams KO (punch to the body) ONE: Bad Blood February 11, 2022 2 1:35 Kallang, Singapore
Win 12–6 Banma Duoji TKO (knees and punches) ONE: Battleground 3 August 27, 2021 2 3:31 Kallang, Singapore
Loss 11–6 Hexi Getu Decision (split) ONE: Reign of Dynasties October 10, 2020 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore
Win 11–5 Muhammad Imran TKO (punches) ONE: Edge Of Greatness November 22, 2019 3 1:21 Kallang, Singapore
Loss 10–5 Miao Li Tao KO (punch) ONE: Enter the Dragon May 17, 2019 1 4:09 Kallang, Singapore
Win 10–4 Jeremy Miado TKO (punches) ONE: Call to Greatness February 22, 2019 2 2:38 Kallang, Singapore
Win 9–4 Himanshu Kaushik Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE: Heart of the Lion November 9, 2018 2 4:45 Kallang, Singapore
Loss 8–4 Jeremy Miado KO (punch) ONE: Iron Will March 24, 2018 1 1:21 Bangkok, Thailand
Loss 8–3 Riku Shibuya Submission (guillotine choke) ONE: Warriors of the World December 9, 2017 1 2:36 Bangkok, Thailand Return to Flyweight.
Win 8–2 Robin Catalan TKO (knees and elbow) ONE: Quest for Greatness August 18, 2017 2 0:46 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win 7–2 Adrian Mattheis KO (punches) ONE: Dynasty of Heroes May 26, 2017 1 4:26 Kallang, Singapore
Loss 6–2 Joshua Pacio Decision (split) ONE: Warrior Kingdom March 11, 2017 3 5:00 Bangkok, Thailand
Loss 6–1 Yoshitaka Naito Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE: Kingdom of Champions May 27, 2016 4 4:00 Bangkok, Thailand Lost the ONE Strawweight Championship.
Win 6–0 Yago Bryan Decision (unanimous) ONE: Pride of Lions November 13, 2015 5 5:00 Kallang, Singapore Non-title bout; Bryan missed weight (116.5 lb).
Win 5–0 Roy Doliguez Technical Decision (unanimous) ONE: Warrior's Quest May 22, 2015 5 3:29 Kallang, Singapore Strawweight debut. Won the inaugural ONE Strawweight Championship. Accidental hard elbow rendered Doliguez unable to continue.
Win 4–0 Rene Catalan KO (knee) ONE FC: Warrior's Way December 5, 2014 1 2:30 Manila, Philippines
Win 3–0 Saiful Merican Submission (armbar) ONE FC: Roar of the Tigers October 17, 2014 2 2:12 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win 2–0 Ali Yaakub Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE FC: Reign of Champions August 29, 2014 1 2:34 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Win 1–0 Jomanz Omanz TKO (knees) ONE FC: Era of Champions June 14, 2014 1 4:33 Jakarta, Indonesia Flyweight debut.

Muay Thai record (incomplete)[edit]

Muay Thai record (incomplete)
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2010-07-11 Win Japan Oji Muay Thai Open 12 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2009-11-28 Win Japan Kojiro NJKF ROAD TO REAL KING 14 Tokyo, Japan TKO 2 2:44
2008-10-05 Win Japan Yuzo Maki Muay Thai Open 5 Tokyo, Japan KO (Right Hook) 3 0:39
2008-07-27 Win Japan Hiroki Maeda NJKF START OF NEW LEGEND IX Tokyo, Japan KO (Right High Kick) 2 2:37
2007-07-29 Win Japan Kunitaka NJKF Fighting Evolution IX Muay Thai Open Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2006-01-14 Win Thailand Omnoi Stadium Samut Sakhon Decision 5 3:00
Wins Shell Rimula Tournament and Omnoi Stadium title.
2005-07-12 Loss Thailand Denchiangkwan Laemthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2005-04-12 Win Thailand Denchiangkwan Laemthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2004-12-16 Win Thailand Kulabdaeng Por Pinyo Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2004-10-01 Loss Thailand Runganan Sor.Jor.Suwit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2004-08-07 Loss Thailand Yoksila Kiatprasarnchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2004-06-22 Win Thailand Newpetch Buamuang Rueangkit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2004-03-12 Loss Thailand Jomyut Phitakruchaiden Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2004-01-23 Loss Thailand Hanchai Kiatyongyuth Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2003-12-09 Loss Thailand Suwitlek Sit-Ubon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs title.
2003-08-16 Loss Thailand Saensuk Por Kaewsen Yala province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2002-06-11 Loss Thailand Panomroonglek Kiatmuu9 Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2002-05-18 Loss Thailand Panomroonglek Kiatmuu9 Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2002-01-05 Draw Thailand Rittidet Maimankon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2001-08-21 Loss Thailand Yodsanklai Fairtex Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2001-04-06 Win Thailand Chawalit Sit.Or Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1
2000-08-13 Win Thailand Namkabuanlek Nongkeepahuyuth Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1999-06-26 Loss Thailand Chatchainoi Sitbenjam Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1999-05-02 Win Thailand Thailandlek Kiatratchawat Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1998-11-16 Win Thailand Khunkrai Srisinthorn Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Thirty Five Year Old Thai Champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok Sights Set on MMA Success". MMA Weekly. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
  2. ^ "Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke from MMA Novice to World Title Contender in Record Time". MMA Weekly. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
  3. ^ "Thirty-Five-Year-Old Thai Champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok Sights Set on MMA Success". Cdn.mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke: Winning a ONE Championship Title Changed His Life". Cdn.mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  5. ^ "TUF 20 Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke proud to be first ONE champion from Thailand". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
  6. ^ "Yoshitaka Naito beats Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke to win ONE strawweight title". Mirror. 2016-05-28. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
  7. ^ "Joshua Pacio Outpoints Dejdamrong To Earn Split Decision". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  8. ^ "Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke Overpowers Adrian Mattheis For Quick KO". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  9. ^ "ONE Championship: Quest for Greatness Results and Recap". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  10. ^ "Riku Shibuya Makes Statement, Submits Former Titleholder Dejdamrong". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  11. ^ "WATCH: Pinoy Jeremy Miado knocks out former ONE Champ Dejdamdrong Sor Amnuay Sirichoke". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  12. ^ "Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke Taps Out Himanshu Kaushik In Singapore". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  13. ^ "Dejdamrong's Knees Earn TKO To Even The Score With Jeremy Miado". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  14. ^ "Miao Li Tao Knocks Out Dejdamrong In Highlight-Reel Fashion". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  15. ^ "Dejdamrong Scores Thrilling Third-Round Knockout In Strawweight Clash". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  16. ^ "Hexigetu Uses Takedowns To Score Split Decision Over Dejdamrong". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. 2020-10-09. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  17. ^ "Bi Nguyen faces Jenelyn Olsim at ONE: 'Battleground' Part III". Asian MMA. 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
  18. ^ "Dejdamrong Spoils Banma's Debut With Second-Round TKO". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. 2021-08-27. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  19. ^ "Danial Williams' Crushing Body Shot Folds Thai Legend Dejdamrong". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  20. ^ "Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke retires". Asian MMA. 2022-02-15. Retrieved 2022-02-16.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ ONE Championship refers to their 125 lb class as Strawweight, but under the Association of Boxing Commissions in the United States, 125 lbs is considered Flyweight.

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