Upcoming Events and Recent Results for ONE Championship

ONE Championship 即將舉行的賽事與近期賽果


Introduction

ONE Championship has announced new combat sports events in Bangkok and Tokyo, while also sharing the results from its latest event, The Inner Circle 18.

ONE Championship 宣布將在曼谷與東京舉辦新的格鬥賽事,同時分享了最新賽事「The Inner Circle 18」的結果。

Main Body

The organization has scheduled 'The Inner Circle 21' for July 10 at Lumpinee Stadium. The main event will be a strawweight world title defense, where Joshua Pacio will fight Mansur Malachiev. This is their second fight, as Pacio previously won in October 2023. Additionally, the co-main event will feature a lightweight match between former champion Eduard Folayang and Shozo Isojima. Folayang wants to recover from a loss in March 2025, whereas Isojima hopes to improve his rank after losing two fights in a row.

該組織已將「The Inner Circle 21」定於 7 月 10 日在 Lumpinee 體育場舉行。主賽將是一場草量級世界冠軍頭銜保衛戰,由 Joshua Pacio 對陣 Mansur Malachiev。這是他們的第二次對決,Pacio 此前在 2023 年 10 月獲勝。此外,副主賽將由前冠軍 Eduard Folayang 與 Shozo Isojima 進行一場輕量級對決。Folayang 希望從 2025 年 3 月的失利中恢復,而 Isojima 則希望在連敗兩場後提升排名。

Furthermore, the 'ONE SAMURAI 2' event will take place on August 8 in Tokyo and will feature a featherweight kickboxing tournament. Masaaki Noiri, a former interim champion, will face Liu Mengyang in a quarterfinal rematch. Noiri emphasized that he wants to win the title again and become the leader of Japanese kickboxing now that Takeru Segawa has retired. He explained that his previous loss to Superbon was because he did not score enough points, and he claimed that Liu often becomes emotionally unstable during fights.

此外,「ONE SAMURAI 2」賽事將於 8 月 8 日在東京舉行,並將包含一項羽量級踢拳錦標賽。前臨時冠軍 Masaaki Noiri 將在四分之一決賽中與 Liu Mengyang 再次交手。Noiri 強調他希望再次奪冠,並在 Takeru Segawa 退休後成為日本踢拳的領袖。他解釋之前輸給 Superbon 是因為得分不足,並聲稱 Liu 在比賽過程中經常情緒不穩定。

Regarding recent results, 'The Inner Circle 18' ended on June 12. In the main event, Tomyamkoong Bhumjaithai won by unanimous decision against Anar Mammadov, even though he was knocked down twice. Other important results include a split-decision win for Rambong Sor Therapat and a unanimous decision for Titus Proctor, who remains undefeated with a record of 22-0. Sora Tanazawa and Ethan Brockett also secured victories.

關於近期賽果,「The Inner Circle 18」於 6 月 12 日結束。在主賽中,Tomyamkoong Bhumjaithai 儘管被擊倒兩次,仍以一致判定擊敗 Anar Mammadov。其他重要結果包括 Rambong Sor Therapat 以分歧判定獲勝,以及 Titus Proctor 以一致判定勝出,維持 22-0 的不敗紀錄。Sora Tanazawa 與 Ethan Brockett 同樣取得了勝利。

Conclusion

The organization is continuing to grow in the region and manage its championships through high-stakes tournaments and title defenses across Asia.

該組織正持續在該地區成長,並透過在全亞洲舉辦高風險錦標賽與頭銜保衛戰來管理其冠軍賽。

Vocabulary Learning

The Secret to 'Flow': Contrast and Connection

At the A2 level, students often write in short, choppy sentences: "Folayang lost in March. Now he wants to win." To move toward B2, you need to glue these ideas together using Contrast Connectors.

Look at these specific shifts from the text:

1. The Power of 'Whereas' Instead of two separate facts, the text uses whereas to balance two different goals in one breath:

"Folayang wants to recover from a loss... whereas Isojima hopes to improve his rank..."

B2 Upgrade: Use whereas when you want to compare two people or things that are different. It makes you sound more academic and fluid.

2. 'Even Though' vs. 'But' We all know but, but B2 learners use even though to emphasize a surprising contrast:

"Tomyamkoong Bhumjaithai won... even though he was knocked down twice."

B2 Upgrade: Use even though at the start or middle of a sentence to show that something happened despite a problem. It adds a layer of drama and complexity to your English.


⚡ Quick Vocabulary Pivot: Precision Words

Stop using 'say' or 'think.' Notice how the author uses Reporting Verbs to show the speaker's intent:

  • Emphasized: Used when someone wants to make a point very strong. ("Noiri emphasized that he wants to win.")
  • Claimed: Used when someone says something that might not be a proven fact. ("he claimed that Liu often becomes emotionally unstable.")

Pro Tip: To hit B2, stop describing actions and start describing the intention behind the words.

Vocabulary Learning

defense (n.)
An action of protecting something or someone from attack; in sports, a match where a champion tries to keep their title.
Example:The champion is preparing for his first title defense against a tough challenger.
recover (v.)
To get back a particular quality, position, or feeling after a loss or a setback.
Example:The athlete is working hard to recover his ranking after a series of injuries.
emphasized (v.)
To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.
Example:The coach emphasized the importance of discipline during the training camp.
unstable (adj.)
Not emotionally balanced or predictable; likely to change suddenly.
Example:The player became emotionally unstable after the referee made a controversial decision.
unanimous (adj.)
Fully agreed upon by everyone involved; without any disagreement.
Example:The judges reached a unanimous decision that the blue corner won the fight.
undefeated (adj.)
Having won every game or match played; never having been defeated.
Example:The young boxer remains undefeated with a perfect record of ten wins and zero losses.
high-stakes (adj.)
Involving a large amount of money, risk, or a significant outcome.
Example:The final match was a high-stakes battle for the world championship belt.
Practice B2 words in a crossword