"Age don't matter anything to him" - Sam-A's masterclass against young phenom Zhang Peimian has fans in awe at ONE 169

Former multi-time ONE world champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao continued to defy Father Time, picking up yet another impressive victory against former ONE strawweight kickboxing world title challenger Zhang Peimian in their showdown at ONE 169 last Friday.

The world's largest martial arts organization published his winning moment on Instagram with the caption:

"375 WINS 🤯 Sam-A outduels Zhang Peimian for the unanimous decision win@ @aaa_gaiyanghadao"

The Thai legend brought out his wealth of experience against 'The Fighting Rooster' and landed more damaging strikes throughout their three-round strawweight kickboxing bout inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Sam-A even made Zhang's nose bleed when he inflicted the damage in the second round. He doubled down on his attack on the compromised nose during the remainder of the fight to punctuate the unanimous decision nod from the judges.

The Evolve MMA representative received massive praised from fans, after his age-defying victory, as users @tigertom02, @joe_easy5, @abdoughul, @carl.aint.me, and @splashhogg sent their complement through their comments:

"Very good and respectful fighter Sam A. Age don't matter anything to him"

"Sam-A was so composed the whole fight. Zhang was written out by the end of the 2nd round and couldn't answer Sam-A's precis shots."

"Sam A is exceptional, so beautiful to watch fight, his experience no longer need to be demonstrated, his toughness for his age, one of my favorite fighters, already a legend 🙏🏽❤️‍🔥"

"Sam-A's straight left is so clean"

"Zhang couldn't adjust throughout the fight and it cost him, beautiful performance by the 41 year old Sam-A"

Screenshot of fans' comments

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Sam-A eyes the ONE strawweight kickboxing world title after win over Zhang Peimian

Following this latest victory, the 41-year-old Thai superstar has set his sights on the Prajanchai PK Saenchai's ONE strawweight kickboxing world title.

Sam-A shared this desire during his post-fight interview with 'The Dragon', Mitch Chilson. He aims to claim another 26-pound golden belt before riding off the sunset of his professional career.

North American viewers with an active Prime Video subscription can relive all the action from the ONE 169 card via the free event replay.