Two Big Muay Thai Events on June 26

Jun 26, 2026, 05:40
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A2

Two Big Muay Thai Events on June 26

6月26日將舉行兩場大型泰拳賽事

Introduction

ONE Championship has two Muay Thai shows in Bangkok, Thailand. They are The Inner Circle 20 and ONE Friday Fights 160.

ONE Championship 將在泰國曼谷舉辦兩場泰拳表演賽，分別是 The Inner Circle 20 與 ONE Friday Fights 160。

Main Body

Asadula Imangazaliev and Aslamjon Ortikov fight for the world title. Both men are very strong. They never lost a fight. Imangazaliev hits hard. Ortikov uses fast kicks.

Asadula Imangazaliev 與 Aslamjon Ortikov 將爭奪世界冠軍。兩人實力都非常強悍，且均未嘗敗績。Imangazaliev 的擊擊力強勁，而 Ortikov 則擅長快速踢擊。

Stamp Fairtex returns to Muay Thai. She did not fight this style for six years. Other famous fighters also fight in this show.

Stamp Fairtex 回歸泰拳賽場。她已經六年沒有參加過此類風格的比賽。其他知名選手也將在本次賽事中出戰。

Next, Numsurin and Songchainoi fight again. Numsurin won the last fight. He says Songchainoi is slow. New fighters also fight for a big money contract of 100,000 dollars.

接著，Numsurin 與 Songchainoi 將再次對決。Numsurin 在上次比賽中獲勝，並表示 Songchainoi 速度過慢。此外，新選手也將為一份 10 萬美元的高額合約而戰。

Conclusion

These fights will find a new world champion and a top atomweight fighter.

這些對決將誕生一位新的世界冠軍以及一名頂尖的原子量級選手。

Vocabulary Learning

🥊 Action Words (The 'Right Now' Feel)

Look at how we describe the fighters. We use simple verbs to show what they do regularly:

  • Hits (Imangazaliev hits hard) →\rightarrow He does this often.
  • Uses (Ortikov uses fast kicks) →\rightarrow This is his style.

🕰️ The 'Back Then' Shift

When the story moves from today to the past, the words change their ending. This is a key jump to A2 level:

Now →\rightarrow Past

  • Win →\rightarrow Won ("Numsurin won the last fight")
  • Lose →\rightarrow Lost ("They never lost a fight")

💰 Big Numbers

In English, we put the number before the word: 100,000 dollars (Correct) ≠\neq Dollars 100,000 (Wrong)

Vocabulary Learning

championship (n.)
A competition to find the best player or team
Example:The team won the basketball championship.
title (n.)
The name given to the winner of a competition
Example:He is fighting to win the world title.
famous (adj.)
Known by many people
Example:She is a famous singer from Thailand.
contract (n.)
A legal agreement between people or companies
Example:The player signed a contract for two years.
champion (n.)
A person who wins a competition
Example:The champion holds the gold medal.
B2

ONE Championship Announces Two Muay Thai Events at Lumpinee Stadium on June 26

ONE Championship 宣布 6 月 26 日於 Lumpinee 體育館舉行兩場泰拳賽事

Introduction

ONE Championship will host two back-to-back Muay Thai events, The Inner Circle 20 and ONE Friday Fights 160, in Bangkok, Thailand. These events will feature a fight for a vacant world title and an important rematch in the atomweight division.

ONE Championship 將在泰國曼谷接連舉辦兩場泰拳賽事：The Inner Circle 20 與 ONE Friday Fights 160。這兩場賽事將包含一場世界冠軍空缺之戰，以及原子量級的一場重要重賽。

Main Body

The main event of The Inner Circle 20 is a fight for the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title between Asadula Imangazaliev and Aslamjon Ortikov. Both fighters are currently undefeated, with a combined record of 36-0. Imangazaliev is known for his aggressive style and variety of strikes, whereas Ortikov uses a clever kicking system to control the distance and fast punching combinations. Furthermore, the event will include a third fight between Nong-O Hama and Kongthoranee Sor Sommai, as well as the return of Stamp Fairtex to Muay Thai after six years.

The Inner Circle 20 的主賽是 Asadula Imangazaliev 與 Aslamjon Ortikov 爭奪 ONE 蠅量級泰拳世界冠軍空缺之戰。兩位選手目前均未有敗績，合計紀錄為 36 勝 0 敗。Imangazaliev 以激進的風格與多樣的打擊技巧著稱，而 Ortikov 則運用精巧的踢擊系統來控制距離並搭配快速的拳擊組合。此外，本賽事還將包括 Nong-O Hama 與 Kongthoranee Sor Sommai 的第三次對決，以及 Stamp Fairtex 在時隔六年後回歸泰拳賽場。

Immediately after this event, ONE Friday Fights 160 will begin. The main fight is a rematch in the atomweight division between Numsurin Chor Ketwina and Songchainoi Kiatsongrit. In their previous fight in 2025, Numsurin won by decision, which helped him earn a title shot against Nadaka. Numsurin has emphasized that Songchainoi's tactics are too predictable and that he lacks speed in his kicks. Consequently, Numsurin has prepared several strategies to defeat him. Additionally, new athletes will compete in this event for professional contracts worth $100,000.

緊接在此賽事之後，ONE Friday Fights 160 將隨即開始。主賽是原子量級 Numsurin Chor Ketwina 與 Songchainoi Kiatsongrit 的重賽。在 2025 年的上次對決中，Numsurin 以判定勝出，這幫助他贏得了與 Nadaka 爭奪冠軍的機會。Numsurin 強調 Songchainoi 的戰術過於單一且踢擊缺乏速度。因此，Numsurin 已準備了多項策略來擊敗對方。此外，將有新運動員在此賽事中競爭價值 10 萬美元的職業合約。

Conclusion

The events on June 26 will crown a new Flyweight World Champion and settle a major ranking dispute in the atomweight division.

6 月 26 日的賽事將誕生一位新的蠅量級世界冠軍，並解決原子量級中的一項重大排名爭議。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Logic Bridge': Moving from Simple to Sophisticated

At the A2 level, you usually connect ideas with and, but, or because. To reach B2, you need Connectors of Contrast and Result. These words act like signposts, telling the reader exactly how two ideas relate.

🧭 The Contrast Pivot: Whereas

In the text, we see: "Imangazaliev is known for his aggressive style... whereas Ortikov uses a clever kicking system."

  • A2 style: Imangazaliev is aggressive. Ortikov is clever. (Two separate, boring sentences).
  • B2 style: Use whereas to put two opposite ideas in one sentence. It creates a direct comparison.
  • Try this: "I love training in the gym, whereas my brother prefers running outside."

⛓️ The Result Chain: Consequently

Look at this sequence: "Numsurin has emphasized that [he] is too predictable... Consequently, Numsurin has prepared several strategies."

Consequently is a formal version of "so." It tells us that Action B happened because of Fact A.

The B2 Logic Flow: Observation →\rightarrow Consequently →\rightarrow Action/Result

🚀 Vocabulary Upgrade: Precision over Simplicity

Stop using "good" or "important." The article uses B2-level precision verbs:

  • Settle (a dispute): Instead of "fix a problem," use settle. It means to find a final solution to an argument.
  • Emphasize: Instead of "say strongly," use emphasize. It means to give special importance to a point.
  • Crown (a champion): Instead of "make someone the winner," use crown. It adds a sense of prestige and formality.

Vocabulary Learning

vacant (adj.)
Not filled; available to be occupied
Example:The position of manager has been vacant since the previous employee retired.
undefeated (adj.)
Having never been defeated in a game, competition, or battle
Example:The team entered the finals undefeated after winning ten consecutive matches.
whereas (conj.)
Used to compare or contrast two facts
Example:She prefers reading novels, whereas her brother enjoys watching documentaries.
emphasized (v.)
To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing
Example:The teacher emphasized the importance of reviewing the vocabulary before the exam.
predictable (adj.)
Behaving or happening in a way that is expected
Example:The movie's plot was so predictable that I knew the ending after ten minutes.
consequently (adv.)
As a result of something
Example:He failed to study for the test; consequently, he received a low grade.
dispute (n.)
A disagreement or argument, especially one that lasts for a long time
Example:The two neighbors had a long-standing dispute over the boundary of their gardens.
C2

ONE Championship Scheduled for Dual Muay Thai Events at Lumpinee Stadium on June 26.

ONE Championship 預定於 6 月 26 日在 Lumpinee 體育館舉辦兩場泰拳賽事

Introduction

ONE Championship will host two consecutive Muay Thai events, The Inner Circle 20 and ONE Friday Fights 160, in Bangkok, Thailand, featuring a vacant world title bout and a high-stakes atomweight rematch.

ONE Championship 將在泰國曼谷接連舉辦兩場泰拳賽事：The Inner Circle 20 與 ONE Friday Fights 160，其中包含一場空缺世界冠軍爭奪戰及一場高風險的原子量級再戰。

Main Body

The primary engagement of The Inner Circle 20 involves a contest for the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title between Asadula Imangazaliev and Aslamjon Ortikov. Both athletes maintain undefeated records, collectively totaling 36-0. Imangazaliev is characterized by a diverse striking repertoire and aggressive forward pressure, having previously defeated Nong-O Hama and Kongthoranee Sor Sommai. Conversely, Ortikov utilizes a sophisticated kicking system, specifically the teep for distance management, complemented by high-velocity punching combinations. The event further includes a trilogy match between Nong-O Hama and Kongthoranee Sor Sommai, alongside the return of Stamp Fairtex to the Muay Thai discipline after a six-year hiatus.

The Inner Circle 20 的主賽事為 Asadula Imangazaliev 與 Aslamjon Ortikov 爭奪空缺的 ONE 蠅量級泰拳世界冠軍。兩位運動員均保持不敗紀錄，合計 36 勝 0 敗。Imangazaliev 以多樣的打擊技巧與強勢的前進壓力為特徵，此前曾擊敗 Nong-O Hama 與 Kongthoranee Sor Sommai。相反地，Ortikov 運用一套精密且複雜的踢擊系統，特別是利用 teep 進行距離管理，並輔以高速度的拳擊組合。該賽事還包括 Nong-O Hama 與 Kongthoranee Sor Sommai 的三部曲對決，以及 Stamp Fairtex 在經歷六年空窗期後重返泰拳項目。

Subsequent to the conclusion of the aforementioned event, ONE Friday Fights 160 will commence, headlined by a rematch in the atomweight division between Numsurin Chor Ketwina and Songchainoi Kiatsongrit. In their previous 2025 encounter, Numsurin secured a majority decision victory, which facilitated his subsequent title challenge against Nadaka. Numsurin has asserted that Songchainoi's tactical approach remains static, relying on punching power while exhibiting deficiencies in kicking speed and potency. Numsurin has indicated the implementation of multiple strategic contingencies to counter Songchainoi's offensive patterns. Additionally, the event will serve as a platform for emerging athletes to compete for professional contracts valued at US$100,000.

在前述賽事結束後，ONE Friday Fights 160 將隨即展開，主賽為 Numsurin Chor Ketwina 與 Songchainoi Kiatsongrit 在原子量級的再戰。在 2025 年之前的交手中，Numsurin 以多數判定獲勝，使其隨後得以挑戰 Nadaka。Numsurin 斷言 Songchainoi 的戰術手段單一，過於依賴拳擊力量，且在踢擊速度與威力上存在不足。Numsurin 表示已制定多項戰略預案以應對 Songchainoi 的進攻模式。此外，該賽事也將作為新銳運動員爭奪價值 10 萬美元專業合約的平台。

Conclusion

The scheduled events on June 26 will determine the new Flyweight World Champion and resolve a critical ranking dispute in the atomweight division.

6 月 26 日的賽事將決定新的蠅量級世界冠軍，並解決原子量級中一項關鍵的排名爭議。

Vocabulary Learning

The Architecture of Precision: Nominalization and Lexical Density

To transition from B2 to C2, a student must shift from describing actions to constructing concepts. The provided text is a goldmine for studying Nominalization—the process of turning verbs or adjectives into nouns to create a formal, objective, and dense academic tone.

⚡ The Shift in Perspective

Compare a B2 construction with the C2-level precision found in the text:

  • B2 (Action-oriented): Numsurin said that he will use different strategies to stop Songchainoi's attacks.
  • C2 (Concept-oriented): *"Numsurin has indicated the implementation of multiple strategic contingencies to counter Songchainoi's offensive patterns."

In the C2 version, the focus is no longer on the person doing the action, but on the system being applied. "Implementation," "contingencies," and "patterns" function as conceptual anchors, allowing the writer to pack more information into a single sentence without losing clarity.

🔍 Linguistic Dissection: The 'High-Value' Lexis

Note the use of specialized nouns to replace generic descriptions:

  1. "Diverse striking repertoire" →\rightarrow Instead of saying "he can hit in many different ways," the text uses repertoire, treating the fighter's skills as a curated collection of artistic tools.
  2. "Distance management" →\rightarrow Rather than "keeping the opponent away," this nominal phrase transforms a physical struggle into a tactical discipline.
  3. "A six-year hiatus" →\rightarrow Hiatus is a precise C2 term that denotes a formal break in activity, far superior to the B2 "break" or "gap."

🛠 Mastery Application

To achieve this level of sophistication, avoid the temptation to start sentences with subjects like "He did..." or "They are..." Instead, lead with the result or the mechanism.

Formula: [Abstract Noun] + [Prepositional Phrase] + [Outcome]

  • Example: "The implementation (Noun) of (Prep) strategic contingencies (Noun) facilitated (Outcome) his victory."

By treating actions as entities, you decouple the narrative from the timeline and elevate it to a scholarly analysis.

Vocabulary Learning

repertoire (n.)
A stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually uses.
Example:The fighter's diverse striking repertoire made him unpredictable and dangerous in the ring.
hiatus (n.)
A pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.
Example:After a six-year hiatus from Muay Thai, the athlete returned to the sport with renewed vigor.
aforementioned (adj.)
Having been mentioned previously.
Example:The aforementioned event will be followed immediately by the Friday Fights series.
static (adj.)
Lacking in movement, action, or change; unchanging.
Example:The coach criticized the athlete's static tactical approach, urging him to be more adaptive.
deficiencies (n.)
Failings or shortcomings; a lack or shortage of something necessary.
Example:The analyst pointed out several deficiencies in the fighter's kicking speed and potency.
contingencies (n.)
Future events or circumstances which are possible but cannot be predicted with certainty; backup plans.
Example:The team developed multiple strategic contingencies to ensure victory regardless of the opponent's tactics.
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