"Sam-A for the W" - Fans get behind Thai legend Sam-A in inter-generational matchup against Zhang Peimian at ONE 169

Thai combat sports legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao will look to add another highlight-reel victory to his illustrious career when he fights Chinese star Zhang Peimian under strawweight kickboxing rules at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. 'Reug Reug' on Nov. 8 inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

The world's largest martial arts promotion announced Sam-A and Zhang's addition to the card via Instagram, with the following caption:

"Get set for a kickboxing BANGER as Zhang Peimian takes on former strawweight kickboxing king Sam-A on November 8 at ONE 169 💥 Who's coming home with the W?"

Fans could not contain their excitement and shared their opinions about the bout in the comments section:

"@aaa_gaiyanghadao Sam A for the W 🔥🔥🏆🙌"

"I like 3A but this is a hard matchup for him in kickboxing."

"Experience vs. Speed 🙌"

"Sam A 😍😍😍💪💪💪 You are my Hero."

"Damn gonna be tuff for Sam-A Zhang is too good."

Screenshot of fans' comments. [ONE Championship/Instagram, screenshot]

This is a massive opportunity for 'Fighting Rooster' to boost his stock in the stacked 135-pound kickboxing division.

A decisive victory over the great Sam-A could push Zhang one step closer to potentially challenging for the ONE strawweight kickboxing world championship.

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Sam-A takes aim at doubters following knockout win at ONE Friday Fights 81

Sam-A called out his biggest skeptics after knocking out Akram Hamidi in less than two minutes at ONE Friday Fights 81 on Sept. 27 inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Speaking with combat sports journalist Nick Atkin, Sam-A stated:

"I want to say to those who didn't believe in me, do you believe me now?"

Watch the full interview:

ONE 169 will air live and free to all Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.

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