Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke Explained

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke
Birth Date:1978 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Trang, Thailand
Nationality:Thai
Weight:56.70NaN0
Weight Class:Strawweight (2014–2017)
Flyweight (2017–2022)
Reach:65.70NaN0
Style:Muay Thai, Kickboxing, BJJ
Stance:Southpaw
Team:Evolve MMA
Years Active:?–2010 (Muay Thai)
2014–2022 (MMA)
Kickbox Win:282
Kickbox Loss:65
Kickbox Draw:3
Mma Kowin:7
Mma Subwin:3
Mma Decwin:2
Mma Koloss:3
Mma Subloss:2
Mma Decloss:2
Sherdog:168471

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

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

ONE Championship

2014–2016: Early career & ONE Strawweight World Champion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Retirement

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

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Muay Thai

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|12–7| Danial Williams| KO (punch to the body) | | |align=center| 2|align=center| 1:35| Kallang, Singapore| |-| Win| align=center|12–6|Banma Duoji |TKO (knees and punches)| ONE: Battleground 3| | align=center| 2| align=center| 3:31| Kallang, Singapore||-| Loss| align=center|11–6|Hexi Getu |Decision (split) | ONE: Reign of Dynasties| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Kallang, Singapore||-| Win| align=center|11–5|Muhammad Imran|TKO (punches)| ONE: Edge Of Greatness| | align=center| 3| align=center| 1:21| Kallang, Singapore||-| Loss| align=center|10–5|Miao Li Tao|KO (punch)| ONE: Enter the Dragon| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:09| Kallang, Singapore||-| Win| align=center|10–4|Jeremy Miado|TKO (punches)| ONE: Call to Greatness| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:38| Kallang, Singapore||-| Win| align=center|9–4|Himanshu Kaushik|Submission (rear-naked choke)| ONE: Heart of the Lion| | align=center| 2| align=center| 4:45| Kallang, Singapore||-| Loss| align=center|8–4|Jeremy Miado|KO (punch)| ONE: Iron Will| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:21| Bangkok, Thailand||-| Loss| align=center|8–3|Riku Shibuya|Submission (guillotine choke)| ONE: Warriors of the World|| align=center| 1| align=center| 2:36| Bangkok, Thailand| |-| Win| align=center|8–2|Robin Catalan|TKO (knees and elbow)| ONE: Quest for Greatness|| align=center| 2| align=center| 0:46| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia||-| Win| align=center|7–2|Adrian Mattheis|KO (punches)| ONE: Dynasty of Heroes|| align=center| 1| align=center| 4:26| Kallang, Singapore||-| Loss| align=center|6–2| Joshua Pacio| Decision (split)| ONE: Warrior Kingdom|| align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Bangkok, Thailand||-| Loss| align=center|6–1| Yoshitaka Naito| Submission (rear-naked choke)| ONE: Kingdom of Champions| | align=center| 4| align=center| 4:00| Bangkok, Thailand| |-| Win| align=center|6–0| Yago Bryan| Decision (unanimous)| ONE: Pride of Lions| | align=center| 5| align=center| 5:00| Kallang, Singapore| |-| Win| align=center|5–0| Roy Doliguez| Technical Decision (unanimous)| ONE: Warrior's Quest| | align=center| 5| align=center| 3:29| Kallang, Singapore| |-| Win| align=center|4–0| Rene Catalan| KO (knee)| ONE FC: Warrior's Way| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:30| Manila, Philippines||-| Win| align=center|3–0| Saiful Merican| Submission (armbar)| ONE FC: Roar of the Tigers| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:12| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia| |-| Win| align=center|2–0| Ali Yaakub| Submission (rear-naked choke)| ONE FC: Reign of Champions| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:34| Dubai, United Arab Emirates||-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Jomanz Omanz| TKO (knees)| ONE FC: Era of Champions| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:33| Jakarta, Indonesia| |-

Muay Thai record (incomplete)

|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2010-07-11|| Win||align=left| Oji || Muay Thai Open 12 || Tokyo, Japan || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 ||3:00|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2009-11-28|| Win||align=left| Kojiro || NJKF ROAD TO REAL KING 14 || Tokyo, Japan || TKO || 2 ||2:44|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2008-10-05|| Win||align=left| Yuzo Maki || Muay Thai Open 5 || Tokyo, Japan || KO (Right Hook) || 3 ||0:39|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2008-07-27|| Win||align=left| Hiroki Maeda || NJKF START OF NEW LEGEND IX || Tokyo, Japan || KO (Right High Kick) || 2 ||2:37|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2007-07-29|| Win||align=left| Kunitaka || NJKF Fighting Evolution IX Muay Thai Open || Tokyo, Japan || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 ||3:00|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2006-01-14 || Win||align=left| || Omnoi Stadium || Samut Sakhon || Decision || 5 || 3:00|-! colspan="8" style="background:white" ||- style="background:#fbb;"| 2005-07-12|| Loss||align=left| Denchiangkwan Laemthong|| Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2005-04-12|| Win||align=left| Denchiangkwan Laemthong|| Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2004-12-16|| Win||align=left| Kulabdaeng Por Pinyo|| Rajadamnern Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#fbb;"| 2004-10-01|| Loss||align=left| Runganan Sor.Jor.Suwit|| Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#fbb;"| 2004-08-07|| Loss||align=left| Yoksila Kiatprasarnchai|| Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2004-06-22|| Win||align=left| Newpetch Buamuang Rueangkit|| Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#fbb;"| 2004-03-12 || Loss||align=left| Jomyut Phitakruchaiden || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#fbb;"| 2004-01-23 || Loss||align=left| Hanchai Kiatyongyuth || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00

|- style="background:#fbb;"| 2003-12-09 || Loss||align=left| Suwitlek Sit-Ubon || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|-! colspan="8" style="background:white" ||- style="background:#fbb;"| 2003-08-16 || Loss||align=left| Saensuk Por Kaewsen|| || Yala province, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#fbb;"| 2002-06-11 || Loss||align=left| Panomroonglek Kiatmuu9|| Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#fbb;"| 2002-05-18 || Loss||align=left| Panomroonglek Kiatmuu9|| Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#c5d2ea;"| 2002-01-05 || Draw||align=left| Rittidet Maimankon || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#fbb;"| 2001-08-21 || Loss||align=left| Yodsanklai Fairtex || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2001-04-06 || Win||align=left| Chawalit Sit.Or || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO|| 1 || |- style="background:#cfc;"| 2000-08-13 || Win||align=left| Namkabuanlek Nongkeepahuyuth || || Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#fbb;"| 1999-06-26 || Loss||align=left| Chatchainoi Sitbenjam || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#cfc;"| 1999-05-02 || Win||align=left| Thailandlek Kiatratchawat|| || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#cfc;"| 1998-11-16 || Win||align=left| Khunkrai Srisinthorn || Rajadamnern Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|-| colspan=9 | Legend:

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Thirty Five Year Old Thai Champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok Sights Set on MMA Success. MMA Weekly . 2015-11-12.
  2. News: Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke from MMA Novice to World Title Contender in Record Time. MMA Weekly . 2015-11-12.
  3. Web site: Thirty-Five-Year-Old Thai Champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichok Sights Set on MMA Success. Cdn.mmaweekly.com. 11 June 2014 . 28 May 2016.
  4. Web site: Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke: Winning a ONE Championship Title Changed His Life. Cdn.mmaweekly.com. 12 November 2015 . 28 May 2016.
  5. News: TUF 20 Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke proud to be first ONE champion from Thailand. Bloody Elbow . 2015-11-12.
  6. News: Yoshitaka Naito beats Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke to win ONE strawweight title. Mirror. 2016-05-28. 2019-11-23.
  7. Web site: Joshua Pacio Outpoints Dejdamrong To Earn Split Decision. www.onefc.com. 11 March 2017 . 2020-01-01.
  8. Web site: Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke Overpowers Adrian Mattheis For Quick KO. www.onefc.com. 26 May 2017 . 2020-01-01.
  9. Web site: ONE Championship: Quest for Greatness Results and Recap. Cageside Press. 18 August 2017 . 2020-01-01.
  10. Web site: Riku Shibuya Makes Statement, Submits Former Titleholder Dejdamrong. www.onefc.com. 9 December 2017 . 2020-01-01.
  11. Web site: WATCH: Pinoy Jeremy Miado knocks out former ONE Champ Dejdamdrong Sor Amnuay Sirichoke. ABS-CBN Sports. 2020-01-01.
  12. Web site: Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke Taps Out Himanshu Kaushik In Singapore. www.onefc.com. 9 November 2018 . 2020-01-01.
  13. Web site: Dejdamrong's Knees Earn TKO To Even The Score With Jeremy Miado. www.onefc.com. 22 February 2019 . 2020-01-01.
  14. Web site: Miao Li Tao Knocks Out Dejdamrong In Highlight-Reel Fashion. www.onefc.com. 17 May 2019 . 2020-01-01.
  15. Web site: Dejdamrong Scores Thrilling Third-Round Knockout In Strawweight Clash. www.onefc.com. 22 November 2019 . 2020-01-01.
  16. Web site: Hexigetu Uses Takedowns To Score Split Decision Over Dejdamrong. ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. 2020-10-09. 2021-08-01.
  17. Web site: Bi Nguyen faces Jenelyn Olsim at ONE: 'Battleground' Part III. Asian MMA. 2021-08-03. 2021-08-20.
  18. Web site: Dejdamrong Spoils Banma's Debut With Second-Round TKO. ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. 2021-08-27. 2021-08-27.
  19. Web site: 2022-02-11. Danial Williams' Crushing Body Shot Folds Thai Legend Dejdamrong. 2022-02-11. ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. en-US.
  20. Web site: Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke retires. Asian MMA. 2022-02-15. 2022-02-16.

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