
D1 Championship Ignites Sabah with 115 Bouts: The Arena Has Risen
By Dhillon Tahing · /newsletter/D1Championship
Kota Kinabalu – 11 August 2025
Monstera Hall erupted with passion and pride as the D1 Championship 2025 delivered a weekend of unforgettable action, featuring 115 bouts that elevated Muaythai from grassroots to elite spectacle.
Sanctioned by PMM, IFMA, and WMC, and organized by the D1 Fight Event Crew (Dihnar Boxx Arena), the event showcased Sabah’s commitment to building a legacy rooted in discipline, culture, and community. Fighters from across Malaysia and Thailand stepped into the ring, each bout a testament to the sport’s growing momentum.
🔥 Main Highlights
- Am’marul (Sabah) delivered a thunderous KO victory over Thailand’s Mangkomkaw, sealing his place as a rising national icon.
- In the heavyweight division, Zach edged Fareez with a decision win, while Iszham stunned the crowd with a TKO body shot against Efron.
- Hemo secured a TKO body win over Afiq Syazwan, and Iman Payakchai outpointed Nur Aiman in a technical decision.
- Sabah’s Awang Hazmie @ Montoi earned a hard-fought decision win over Lim Zho Hong.
- In one of the most anticipated bouts, Thailand’s Pichai shocked the crowd with a KO against Shah Aryan “Killer Prince”.
- Phraw Fa (Thailand) delivered a devastating KO over Eva Anastasia.
- Illyas @ Kojek claimed a KO win over Faiz Iskandar in a fiery Sabah derby.
👩 Women in Muaythai
The bout between Jezevelle Myora and Damia Husna was reclassified as an exhibition match to promote women’s participation in combat sports. The initiative received overwhelming support, symbolizing a new chapter of inclusivity and representation.
“Muaythai is for everyone. This ring belongs to women too,” said organizer, echoing the event’s broader mission.
🌱 Grassroots to Glory
Beyond the headline fights, the true soul of D1 Championship lay in its grassroots foundation. With 115 matches across all levels, the championship gave young fighters a platform to shine—many stepping into the ring for the first time. It wasn’t just a tournament—it was a movement.
🏆 The Roar of Sabah
As the final bell rang and the lights dimmed, one truth stood tall: Sabah Muaythai isn’t just rising—it’s roaring.
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