Three matches confirmed for ONE Championship's return

MANILA, Philippines, June 30 ------ ONE Championship will make its return on July 31, with three matches already confirmed. ONE: No Surrender will be held behind closed doors, with no fans in attendance on July 31 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event will be broadcast live around the world in over 150 countries. Two ONE Super Series World Championship bouts have been confirmed for the event. Reigning ONE flyweight muay Thai champion Rodtang "The Iron Man" Jitmuangnon will defend his title against former ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion Petchdam Petchyindee Academy.

In a battle for the ONE featherweight muay Thai world championship, defending champion Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy takes on Yodsanklai IWE Fairtex. In a ONE Super Series Kickboxing Super-Bout, Superbon Banchamek and "The Killer Ki" Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong will battle for the first time in the ONE Championship ring. "The world is suffering from the worst global crisis in a hundred years," said ONE Championship chairman Chatri Sityodtong. "Most national borders remain closed in Asia, and this has posed unique logistical and operational challenges."

"However, our superstar team at ONE Championship continues to work hard to deliver fans the authentic martial arts experiences they crave. Our athletes are ready to showcase their skills and tell their stories," he guaranteed. Prior to ONE: No Surrender, the company held ONE Hero Series 13 and 14 in China last weekend. Mixed martial arts bouts for the card will be announced shortly.

Source: news.abs-cbn.com/sports