Here is everything you need to know about ONE: Dawn of Heroes. We are going to start again. Two world-title bouts, the flyweight world grand prix semifinals and the return of former UFC champions Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez to the ONE cage highlight the promotion's next event: Dawn of Heroes. Even though the two had an intense competitive rivalry, the Jitmuangnon Gym representative admires his former opponent and has high praise for him. Since then, Kingad has won five straight, with three wins coming against fellow flyweight world grand prix competitors Tatsumitsu Wada, Yuya Wakamatsu and Senzo Ikeda. Okami was a UFC veteran, having gone 14-7 in two stints with the company. With 170 total bouts, the always-animated Rodlek Pk.Saenchaimuaythaigym is one of the most experienced ONE athletes you'll find. “Petchdam and Haggerty were both already ONE World Champions – one was the kickboxing champion and one was the Muay Thai champion. Have you ever wondered how Bruce Lee’s boxing influenced his jeet kune do techniques? ONE Championship is set to return on July 31 in Bangkok, and now the full card has been finalized with four ONE Super Series bouts and two mixed martial arts affairs. Jonathan Haggerty is a terrific striker, specifically through utilizing an array of elbows. One of those match-ups is a Muay Thai clash between “The General” and former ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Petchdam “The Baby Shark” Petchyindee Academy. Alvarez still has the power to knock Folayang out, but it's nerfed by the move up to a 170-pound lightweight division rather than the 155-pound class at UFC. His aggressive nature matches the elite … He is a master wrestler, a submission specialist and one of the most creative martial artists in recent memory. Muay Thai icon Rodtang Jitmuangnon has a soft spot for his old rival, Jonathan Haggerty. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. He faced the likes of Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen and Rich Franklin during his peak. A split-decision loss to Fernandes brought Nguyen's unheard of title expedition to a halt, but it was his thrilling finishes and knack for putting on a show that caught the attention of ONE fans. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Along with Johnson and Alvarez, we'll also see 22-year-old phenom Jonathan Haggerty defend his flyweight muay thai belt for the first time as well as featherweight knockout king Martin Nguyen against Koyomi Matsushima in the main event. Also, they have a similar age, body type, and fighting style, and their hearts are very similar, too.”. At 22, Rodtang Jitmuangnon already has 306 matches in his career. "Of course I think about it, but I don't strive for a KO win," he said. Factor in Alvarez's sluggish performance against Nastyukhin, and we may just see The Underground King drop his third straight match. Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC 254. 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English We might have a classic on our hands. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. one championship . ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong stated, “The world is suffering from the worst global crisis in a hundred years.”, “Most national borders remain closed in Asia and this has posed unique logistical and operational challenges,” Chatri continued. Keep reading for results and analysis of every bout. So I’m just enjoying life as much as possible.". Miller has no fear when stepping into a match and his height could pose early problems for Rodlek, but the Thai has seen it all in his illustrious career. - Black Belt Magazine ›, ONE Championship announces more fights! Neither of those opponents were slouches by any stretch, but Wada is still lacking a marquee win at ONE even after his win in the quarterfinals against a debuting Gustavo Balart. The Bangkok resident is excited at the prospect for a variety of reasons. His aggressive nature matches the elite skills. Rodtang likes the idea of seeing two former ONE Super Series World Champions going toe-to-toe in the Circle and, as he points out, they have nearly identical attributes – from their age all the way down to the intangible qualities that make them superstars. Watch the five best performances from Thailand’s best athletes. At just 8 years old, Rodtang had his first Muay Thai bout at a local temple fair in one of Southern Thailand’s small villages. In his ONE debut against Liam Harrison, Rodlek urged his opponent on throughout the bout all while talking to him and playing mind games. The series with "The Baby Shark" is level at 1-1. ONE Championship Rodtang Jitmuangnon vs. Petchdam Petchyindee Black Belt Team. Most of Johnson's past opponents who did give him trouble are formidable strikers, Wakamatsu included. He's a martial artist who gets the majority of his victories by decision, and that's a tough ask against an athlete as skilled and dynamic as Johnson. The Filipino legend helped showcase the company for over seven years, so it's only fitting he was added to the flyweight world grand prix semifinals after an injury to Lowen Tynanes forced him to withdraw. 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In fairness, both of his losses came against fellow flyweight world grand prix semifinalists Danny Kingad and Reece McLaren. ET, preceded by a nine-match preliminary card that begins at 5 a.m. Martin Nguyen vs. Koyomi Matsushima (featherweight world championship), Jonathan Haggerty vs. Rodtang Jitmuangnon (flyweight muay thai world championship), Eduard Folayang vs. Eddie Alvarez (lightweight world grand prix semifinal), Demetrious Johnson vs. Tatsumitsu Wada (flyweight world grand prix semifinal), Danny Kingad vs. Reece McLaren (flyweight world grand prix semifinal), Rodlek PK.Saenchaimuaythaigym vs. Andrew Miller (muay thai). Also, they have a similar age, body type, and fighting style, and their hearts are very similar, too.”. Will he regret speaking so soon or is this a peek into the future? All Rights Reserved. I always think back about how we shared the ring. Rodlek Pk.Saenchaimuaythaigym has letters in his name. The Thai star plans to stand toe-to-toe against Petchdam in the main event at ONE: No Surrender in an attempt to keep his dominance rolling by taking the trilogy bout on July 31. No featherweight at ONE, and frankly not many in the world, possess the raw power striking the Situ-Asian has trademarked over the years. A third straight loss would completely change the trajectory of his time at ONE. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d" Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Rodtang "The Iron Man" Jitmuangnon (0-0-0) is a Fighter out of Thailand. The Englishman, ONE's first British champion, has already won three world titles in his five years as a professional. After all, Rodtang and “The Baby Shark” previously squared off in a pair of five-round matches at Rajadamnern Stadium, and the series is currently split with one victory apiece. Rodtang is not only a dominant champion, but he is one of the sport's most exciting strikers. ONE Championship has released the official final weight and hydration results at “ONE: No Surrender.” It marks the Singapore-based martial arts promotion’s expanded return to closed-door, audience-free live events and is its first flagship event after going on a hiatus due to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. After his contract expired, the former wrestling Olympian tested free agency and chose to sign with ONE instead of accepting an upgraded offer from UFC or other opportunities from promotions like Bellator. Kingad def. Rodtang “ The Iron Man” (252-40-10) Jitmuangnon is one of the most exciting athletes competing in Muay Thai today. In August 2019, the Bangkok resident defeated then-reigning titleholder, Petchdam “The Baby Shark” Petchyindee Academy, There is no doubt Haggerty and Petchdam would want a third meeting with “The Iron Man,” and, But Rodtang has his heart set on challenging ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion, Rodtang Answers Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat, Calls Out Ilias Ennahachi, Muay Thai Star Azwan Che Wil Races A Train In Malaysia, Kickboxing Superstar Ismael Londt Signs With ONE Championship, Alain Ngalani Unveils Every Kick In His Electric Arsenal. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Hydration values less than or equal to 1.0250 earn a passing mark while values greater than or equal to 1.0251 earn a failing mark.