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ONE: First Strike set for October 15th (all kickboxing card)
ONE Championship announces the full rundown for ONE: First Strike. This martial arts extravaganza broadcasts live internationally on Friday, October 15th.
The event represents the first all-kickboxing main card in the organization’s history.
The BIGGEST kickboxing event of the year is on 15 October at ONE: FIRST STRIKE 🏆 Don’t miss Giorgio Petrosyan and Superbon’s World Title clash, Rodtang’s return, the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix quarterfinals, and MORE! #ONEFirstStrike #WeAreONE #ONEChampionship pic.twitter.com/7lsjnq1Qz4
— ONE Championship (@ONEChampionship) September 7, 2021
In the main event, number one-ranked ONE featherweight kickboxer/ legendary warrior Giorgio Petrosyan faces the number two ranked killer Superbon. This top-of-the-marquee clash is for the inaugural ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship.
In the co-feature, Muay Thai combatant Rodtang Jitmuangnon continues his quest for striking supremacy when he tests skills with Daniel Puertas. But this time, it’s in a flyweight kickboxing bout.
Also, the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix is prominently featured. This stacked eight-man kickboxing tournament determines the new #1 contender for the world championship.
In the quarterfinal rounds, Marat Grigorian clashes with Andy Souwer Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong collides with Tayfun Ozcan. Samy Sana does battle against Chingiz Allazov. Also, Enriko Kehl steps into the ONE Circle with Davit Kiria.
The ONE: First Strike lead card is headlined by what should be an explosive affair, on paper. A prizefight set between Muay Thai megastars Saemapetch Fairtex and Tawanchai PK.Saenchai Muaythaigym.
ONE: First Strike Main Card
ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship Giorgio Petrosyan vs. Superbon Featherweight: 65.9 KG–70.3 KG
Kickboxing Rodtang Jitmuangnon vs. Daniel Puertas Flyweight: 56.8 KG–61.2 KG
ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix Marat Grigorian vs. Andy Souwer Featherweight: 65.9 KG–70.3 KG
ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong vs. Tayfun Ozcan Featherweight: 65.9 KG–70.3 KG
ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix Samy Sana vs. Chingiz Allazov Featherweight: 65.9 KG–70.3 KG
ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix Enriko Kehl vs. Davit Kiria Featherweight: 65.9 KG–70.3 KG
Lead Card
Muay Thai Saemapetch Fairtex vs. Tawanchai PK.Saenchai Muaythaigym Bantamweight: 61.3 KG–65.8 KG
Kickboxing Rade Opacic vs. Patrick Schmid Heavyweight: 102.2 KG–120.2 KG
Kickboxing Zhang Chunyu vs. Dovydas Rimkus Featherweight: 65.9 KG–70.3 KG
Kickboxing Smokin’ Jo Nattawut vs. Yurik Davtyan Featherweight: 65.9 KG–70.3 KG
