Fighting Matches in June and July 2026

A2

Fighting Matches in June and July 2026

2026年6月與7月的格鬥賽


Introduction

ONE Championship has two big fights. Songchainoi and Numsurin will fight again. Also, Ryujin Nasukawa will fight for the first time.

ONE Championship 將有兩場重大對決。Songchainoi 與 Numsurin 將再次交手。此外,Ryujin Nasukawa 也將首次參戰。

Main Body

Songchainoi and Numsurin fight on June 26. They fought in 2025. Numsurin won that fight. Now, they fight again to see who is the best. The winner can fight for the world title.

Songchainoi 與 Numsurin 將於6月26日對決。他們在2025年曾交手過,當時由 Numsurin 獲勝。現在他們將再次對戰,以決定誰才是最強者。獲勝者將有資格挑戰世界冠軍。

Ryujin Nasukawa is 20 years old. He is a very good fighter. He will fight Thongpoon on July 24. This is Ryujin's first fight in this company.

Ryujin Nasukawa 現年20歲,是一名非常優秀的格鬥家。他將於7月24日與 Thongpoon 對戰。這是 Ryujin 在該公司的首次參賽。

Thongpoon has 80 wins. He is very experienced. He wants to win again because he lost his last two fights. Ryujin is young and fast. Thongpoon is strong and old.

Thongpoon 擁有80場勝績,經驗非常豐富。由於他前兩場比賽皆告負,因此渴望再次獲勝。Ryujin 年輕且速度快,而 Thongpoon 則強壯且年長。

Conclusion

These fights will show who is the best fighter in the atomweight group. We will also see if Ryujin is a top star.

這些比賽將揭曉原子量級誰才是最強格鬥家。我們也能夠見證 Ryujin 是否為頂級巨星。

Vocabulary Learning

🥊 Talking about the Past vs. Now

In this text, we see how to change a word to show something happened before today. Look at the word fight:

  • Now/Future: They fight on June 26. \rightarrow (Happening now or later)
  • Past: They fought in 2025. \rightarrow (Already happened)

⚖️ Using 'Opposite' Words

To describe people, we use simple pairs. This helps you describe anyone in English:

Person APerson B
Young \rightarrow (Ryujin)Old \rightarrow (Thongpoon)
Fast \rightarrow (Ryujin)Strong \rightarrow (Thongpoon)

💡 Quick Tip: 'The Best'

When you want to say someone is number one, use The Best.

  • Example: "Who is the best fighter?"
  • Meaning: Not just 'good', but the top person in the group.

Vocabulary Learning

championship (n.)
A competition to find the best player or team
Example:The tennis championship is held every year.
title (n.)
The name for the winner of a competition
Example:He fought hard to win the world title.
experienced (adj.)
Having knowledge or skill from doing something for a long time
Example:The experienced teacher knows how to help students.
atomweight (n.)
A weight group for very small fighters
Example:She is the fastest fighter in the atomweight group.
B2

Upcoming Combat Sports Matches for June and July 2026

2026年6月與7月即將舉行的格鬥運動賽事


Introduction

ONE Championship has announced two important fights: a rematch between atomweights Songchainoi Kiatsongrit and Numsurin Chor Ketwina, and the first appearance of strawweight Ryujin Nasukawa.

ONE Championship 已宣布兩場重要對決:原子量級的 Songchainoi Kiatsongrit 與 Numsurin Chor Ketwina 的重賽,以及草量級 Ryujin Nasukawa 的首次登場。

Main Body

The fight between Songchainoi Kiatsongrit and Numsurin Chor Ketwina will take place on June 26 at Lumpinee Stadium. This match is very important for the atomweight division because the two fighters have met before. In 2025, Numsurin won by a majority decision, which ended Songchainoi's nine-fight winning streak. Songchainoi, who has a professional record of 60-20, explained that he lost because he was not careful enough with his defense. After that loss, he fought the World Champion, Nadaka, in April 2026. Although he did not win, he proved that he can compete at the highest level. Therefore, this rematch will decide who becomes the top contender for the world title.

Songchainoi Kiatsongrit 與 Numsurin Chor Ketwina 的對決將於6月26日在 Lumpinee 體育場舉行。這場比賽對原子量級至關重要,因為兩位選手之前曾交手。在2025年,Numsurin 以多數判定獲勝,終結了 Songchainoi 九場連勝的紀錄。Songchainoi 的職業紀錄為 60勝20負,他解釋敗北是因為防守不夠謹慎。在那次失利後,他在2026年4月與世界冠軍 Nadaka 對陣。雖然未能獲勝,但他證明了自己具備在最高水準競爭的能力。因此,這次重賽將決定誰能成為世界冠軍頭銜的頂級挑戰者。

Additionally, the event 'The Inner Circle 23' on July 24 will feature the debut of Ryujin Nasukawa. Nasukawa is a 20-year-old athlete with a 17-3 record and several titles from ISKA and RISE. He will fight Thongpoon PK Saenchai in a strawweight kickboxing match. Nasukawa is known for his technical jab and fast counter-striking. On the other hand, Thongpoon has a professional record of 80 wins but is trying to recover after losing two fights in a row. This match will be a clash between Nasukawa's youth and technical skill and Thongpoon's great experience and power.

此外,7月24日的「The Inner Circle 23」賽事將由 Ryujin Nasukawa 首次亮相。Nasukawa 是一名20歲的運動員,戰績為 17勝3負,並擁有多個 ISKA 和 RISE 的冠軍頭銜。他將在草量級踢拳賽中對戰 Thongpoon PK Saenchai。Nasukawa 以其精湛的刺拳和快速反擊著稱。另一方面,Thongpoon 擁有80場職業勝仗的紀錄,但在接連兩場失利後正努力恢復狀態。這場比賽將是 Nasukawa 的年輕與技術,對陣 Thongpoon 的豐富經驗與力量的較量。

Conclusion

These upcoming events will decide the rankings in the atomweight division and establish Ryujin Nasukawa's position in the promotion.

這些即將舉行的賽事將決定原子量級的排名,並確立 Ryujin Nasukawa 在該推廣機構中的地位。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡️ The B2 Leap: Moving from Simple Facts to Complex Logic

At the A2 level, you describe things: "He won the fight. He is 20 years old." To reach B2, you must stop listing facts and start connecting ideas to show cause, effect, and contrast. This is called Cohesion.

🛠 The "Connector" Toolkit

Look at how the article transforms simple sentences into professional analysis using these three specific pivots:

1. The 'Logical Result' (Therefore)

  • A2 style: He fought the champion. Now he is a top contender.
  • B2 style: "...he proved that he can compete at the highest level. Therefore, this rematch will decide who becomes the top contender..."
  • Why it works: Therefore tells the reader that the second sentence is a direct result of the first. It creates a bridge of logic.

2. The 'Contrast Pivot' (On the other hand)

  • A2 style: Nasukawa is technical. Thongpoon has more experience.
  • B2 style: "Nasukawa is known for his technical jab... On the other hand, Thongpoon has a professional record of 80 wins..."
  • Why it works: Instead of just starting a new sentence, this phrase signals a "battle" of ideas. It prepares the listener for a difference in perspective.

3. The 'Nuance Modifier' (Although)

  • A2 style: He did not win. He proved he is good.
  • B2 style: "Although he did not win, he proved that he can compete at the highest level."
  • Why it works: Although allows you to put two opposite ideas in one sentence. This is the hallmark of a B2 speaker—handling complexity without breaking the sentence.

💡 Pro-Tip for Fluency

Stop using 'and' and 'but' for everything.

Instead of...Try this (B2 Level)Effect
ButOn the other handMore formal/Analytical
SoThereforeStronger logical conclusion
ButAlthoughMore sophisticated structure

Vocabulary Learning

rematch (n.)
A second fight or game played between the same two opponents to decide the winner.
Example:After losing the first bout, the boxer demanded a rematch to prove his skill.
majority decision (n.)
A result in combat sports where two judges score the fight for one fighter and the third judge scores it a draw.
Example:The fighter won the match by a majority decision after three intense rounds.
streak (n.)
A continuous period of time during which a particular series of events happens, such as wins or losses.
Example:The team's ten-game winning streak finally ended last weekend.
contender (n.)
A person who competes with others for a title or a championship.
Example:She has become a top contender for the heavyweight title after her recent victory.
debut (n.)
The first public appearance of a person or a first performance in a particular role.
Example:The young actor's debut in the movie was highly praised by critics.
clash (n.)
A violent confrontation or a competition between two opposing forces or styles.
Example:The match was a clash between the veteran's strength and the rookie's speed.
establish (v.)
To set up a position, reputation, or system on a firm or permanent basis.
Example:The new company hopes to establish itself as a leader in the tech industry.
C2

Scheduled Combat Sports Engagements for June and July 2026

2026年6月及7月格鬥運動賽事預告


Introduction

ONE Championship has announced two significant bouts: a rematch between atomweights Songchainoi Kiatsongrit and Numsurin Chor Ketwina, and the promotional debut of strawweight Ryujin Nasukawa.

ONE Championship 宣布了兩場重要賽事:原子量級的 Songchainoi Kiatsongrit 與 Numsurin Chor Ketwina 的再戰,以及稻草量級 Ryujin Nasukawa 的首秀。

Main Body

The engagement between Songchainoi Kiatsongrit and Numsurin Chor Ketwina, scheduled for June 26 at Lumpinee Stadium, serves as a critical juncture for the atomweight division. Historical antecedents include a 2025 encounter at ONE Friday Fights 122, wherein Numsurin secured a majority decision victory, terminating Songchainoi's nine-fight winning streak. Songchainoi, who possesses a professional record of 60-20, attributed this prior defeat to a lapse in defensive vigilance. Subsequent to that loss, Songchainoi contested the ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion, Nadaka, in April 2026; although he was unsuccessful on the scorecards, the performance established his viability at the championship level. Consequently, this rematch is positioned as a determinant for the primary contender status for the world title.

Songchainoi Kiatsongrit 與 Numsurin Chor Ketwina 的對決定於 6 月 26 日在 Lumpinee Stadium 舉行,這將是原子量級的一個關鍵轉折點。回顧歷史,兩人在 2025 年的 ONE Friday Fights 122 曾交手,當時 Numsurin 以多數判定獲勝,終結了 Songchainoi 的九連勝紀錄。Songchainoi 擁有 60 勝 20 敗的職業紀錄,他將先前的失敗歸因於防守疏忽。在那次失利後,Songchainoi 於 2026 年 4 月與 ONE 原子量級泰拳世界冠軍 Nadaka 對陣;儘管在評分上未能獲勝,但其表現證明了他在冠軍級別的競爭力。因此,這次再戰被視為決定世界冠軍頭號挑戰者地位的關鍵之戰。

Separately, the event 'The Inner Circle 23' on July 24 will feature the debut of Ryujin Nasukawa. Nasukawa, a 20-year-old athlete with a 17-3 record and multiple titles from ISKA and RISE, will face Thongpoon PK Saenchai in a strawweight kickboxing contest. Nasukawa utilizes an orthodox stance characterized by high-volume counter-striking and a technical jab. His opponent, Thongpoon, maintains a professional record of 80 victories and is seeking a return to form following two consecutive promotional losses, including a defeat to Zhang Peimian. This matchup juxtaposes Nasukawa's technical precision and youth against Thongpoon's extensive experience and knockout capacity.

此外,7 月 24 日的「The Inner Circle 23」賽事將迎來 Ryujin Nasukawa 的首秀。Nasukawa 是一位 20 歲的運動員,擁有 17 勝 3 敗的紀錄及多項 ISKA 和 RISE 冠軍頭銜,他將在稻草量級踢拳比賽中對陣 Thongpoon PK Saenchai。Nasukawa 採用正手架,以高頻率的反擊和技術性刺拳為特徵。其對手 Thongpoon 擁有 80 場勝利的職業紀錄,在經歷連續兩場賽事失利(包括輸給張培綿)後,正尋求恢復狀態。這場對決將 Nasukawa 的技術精準度與年輕衝勁,對上 Thongpoon 豐富的經驗與擊 knockout 能力。

Conclusion

These upcoming events will determine the contender hierarchy in the atomweight division and establish the initial promotional standing of Ryujin Nasukawa.

這些即將到來的賽事將決定原子量級的挑戰者階級,並確立 Ryujin Nasukawa 在賽事推廣中的初步地位。

Vocabulary Learning

The Architecture of 'High-Register' Nominalization

To bridge the gap from B2 to C2, a student must transition from describing actions to conceptualizing states. The provided text achieves this through Nominalization—the process of turning verbs (actions) and adjectives (qualities) into nouns. This shifts the focus from the 'doer' to the 'phenomenon,' creating the detached, authoritative tone required in academic and professional discourse.

⚡ The Linguistic Pivot

Observe the transformation of dynamic events into static conceptual anchors:

  • Action (B2): Songchainoi lost because he wasn't vigilant enough. \rightarrow Nominalization (C2): ...attributed this prior defeat to a lapse in defensive vigilance.
  • Action (B2): This fight will decide who is the top contender. \rightarrow Nominalization (C2): ...this rematch is positioned as a determinant for the primary contender status.
  • Action (B2): The fight puts Nasukawa's skill against Thongpoon's experience. \rightarrow Nominalization (C2): This matchup juxtaposes Nasukawa's technical precision... against Thongpoon's extensive experience.

🔍 Scholarly Breakdown: "Historical Antecedents"

Consider the phrase "Historical antecedents include..."

A B2 speaker would say: "In the past, they fought before."

The C2 writer employs 'antecedents' (a noun denoting a preceding event). By doing so, the writer frames the previous fight not as a story, but as a piece of evidence. This is the hallmark of C2 proficiency: the ability to treat a narrative as a data set.

🛠️ Implementation Strategy for the C2 Learner

To replicate this, avoid starting sentences with subjects performing actions. Instead, lead with the result or the concept:

  1. Identify the Verb: terminate \rightarrow Convert to Noun: termination.
  2. Identify the Adjective: viable \rightarrow Convert to Noun: viability.
  3. Synthesize: Instead of "He showed he is viable," use "The performance established his viability."

Vocabulary Learning

juncture (n.)
A particular point in events or time, especially one that is critical.
Example:The company reached a critical juncture where it had to either innovate or face bankruptcy.
antecedents (n.)
A person's ancestors or previous events/circumstances that precede a current situation.
Example:The historian analyzed the political antecedents that led to the outbreak of the revolution.
vigilance (n.)
The action or superpower of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example:The security guards maintained constant vigilance to prevent any unauthorized entry into the building.
viability (n.)
Ability to survive or live successfully; the capacity to be feasible or workable.
Example:The startup's business model was questioned by investors who doubted its long-term economic viability.
determinant (n.)
A factor which decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example:Diet is often a primary determinant of overall health and longevity.
juxtaposes (v.)
To place two things close together or side by side for contrasting effect.
Example:The exhibition juxtaposes modern abstract art with classical sculptures to highlight the evolution of style.
hierarchy (n.)
A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
Example:The corporate hierarchy makes it difficult for entry-level employees to communicate directly with the CEO.
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