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Pongsiri defeats Clancy by unanimous decision in epic ONE Super Series battle

Sep 12. 2020

 ONE Championship™ (ONE), returned with another spectacular evening of world-class martial arts action on Friday. ONE: A NEW BREED II — a previously recorded, closed-door event in Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok — saw the absolute best in local and international martial arts talent take the ONE Championship ring.

In the main event, 4-time Muay Thai World Champion Pongsiri PK.Saenchaimuaythaigym of Thailand turned in a stirring performance, going toe-to-toe with Ireland’s Sean “Clubber” Clancy across three gruelling rounds. Clancy looked to counter Pongsiri’s forward movement with volume output, but the Thai superstar would not be deterred. A sharp left hook from Pongsiri stunned Clancy momentarily, as the Irishman retreated to the corner. In the second round, a slicing right elbow from Pongsiri dropped Clancy to the canvas. But “Clubber” showed incredible heart, beating the 10-count, and making his way back up to his feet. In the third and final round, the two men went to war in the phonebooth, with neither wanting to take a step backward. In the end, all three judges scored the bout in favor of Pongsiri to win by unanimous decision.

In a ONE Super Series kickboxing bout, 2-time Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion “The Kicking Machine” Superlek Kiatmoo9 of Thailand overcame a tough challenge from opponent Fahdi “The Gladiator” Khaled, just edging out the Tunisian on the scorecards after three rounds. The first round started out with furious exchanges at the center of the ring. Khaled connected on a wild left hook that stunned Superlek momentarily. In the second round, Superlek continued his kicking onslaught, as Khaled opted to box and counter. In the final round, Superlek did just enough to sway the result in his favor, punishing Khaled consistently with his piston-like kicks. In the end, all three judges scored the bout in favor of Superlek to win by unanimous decision.

In a ONE Super Series Muay Thai contest, PBA Thailand Champion Supergirl Jaroonsak Muaythai put together a rousing performance, stopping Milagros Lopez of Argentina in the first round of her promotional debut. Supergirl opened up the action with a fast and powerful straight right hand down the middle, stunning Lopez slightly. As the two women proceeded to trade strikes at the center of the ring, Supergirl connected on another right hand to drop Lopez, who was able to get back up albeit on unsteady footing. Back on the feet, Supergirl ended matters with yet another straight right hand, sending Lopez to the canvas for good.

Australian Brogan “Broken Heart” Stewart-Ng showcased his superior grappling skills, as he finished opponent, 2018 One Shin Cup Champion Prach “SuperBest” Buapa of Thailand in the first round. Buapa began the match aggressively, connecting on a handful of combinations from range. Once Stewart-Ng was able to close the distance, however, the Australian easily took matters to the ground via bodylock. “Broken Heart” swiftly transitioned to his opponent’s back and locked in the deep rear-naked choke to force the tap.

“Merciless” Abu Muslim Alikhanov of Russia made a successful ONE Championship debut, dominating opponent Pascal “Money P” Jaskiewiez of France across two rounds to score a submission victory. Alikhanov wasted no time in taking matters to the ground at the sound of the opening bell, using his wrestling to score a plethora of takedowns. In the second round, a scramble led to the bout-ending leg lock, and Jaskiewiez was forced to tap.

Kicking off the action at ONE: A NEW BREED II, MFC Lightweight Tournament Champion “SuperBenz” Witchayakorn Niamthanom of Thailand delivered an inspiring performance, finishing Moroccan Kickboxing National Champion Khalid “Monster” Friggini inside the first round. After trading strikes briefly at the center of the ONE Championship ring, Witchayakorn scored a successful takedown. On the mat, the Thai athlete worked to secure a deep rear-naked choke, forcing the tap.

ONE Championship returns to Bangkok with the previously recorded event, ONE: A NEW BREED III, set for broadcast on Friday, 18 September. Check local listings for times. In the main event, ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy of Thailand defends his title against Lion Fight World Champion Magnus “Crazy Viking” Andersson of Sweden. Also making an appearance is Thai women’s martial arts pioneer, Rika “Tiny Doll” Ishige, who takes on atomweight prospect Sunisa “Thunderstorm” Srisen.

Official results for ONE: A NEW BREED II

Muay Thai Bantamweight: Pongsiri PK.Saenchaimuaythaigym defeats Sean Clancy by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds

Kickboxing Flyweight: Superlek Kiatmoo9 defeats Fahdi Khaled by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds

Muay Thai Catchweight (53.7 KG): Supergirl Jaroonsak Muaythai defeats Milagros Lopez by Knockout (KO) at 1:00 minutes of round 1

Mixed Martial Arts Catchweight (67.5 KG): Brogan Stewart-Ng defeats Prach Buapa by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 3:51 minutes of round 1

Mixed Martial Arts Lightweight: Abu Muslim Alikhanov defeats Pascal Jaskiewiez by Submission (Leglock) at 2:08 minutes of round 2

Mixed Martial Arts Lightweight: Witchayakorn Niamthanom defeats Khalid Friggini by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 2:11 minutes of round 1

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Quartararo leads a Yamaha armada on Friday

Sep 12. 2020

 The Iwata marque make it a 1-2-3 on Day 1 at Misano, with KTM joining the party in the top five

Enea Bastianini (Italtrans Racing Team) took back to the top on Day 1 of the Gran Premio Lenovo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, putting in a 1:36.933 to pip Sam Lowes (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) to the honour by half a tenth. The top three was completed by last year’s winner and Lowes’ teammate Augusto Fernandez, with the Spaniard still within just over a tenth of the top.

FP1

A 1:37.245 in FP1 – 1.3 seconds faster than the quickest effort in FP1 last year – put Sam Lowes in P1 in the morning, with the Brit beating Championship leader and local hero Luca Marini (Sky Racing Team VR46) to the top by a couple of tenths. Marini’s teammate and Styrian GP winner Marco Bezzecchi was next up; another Italian in the top three and only another tenth in arrears.

Marcel Schrötter (Liqui Moly Intact GP) took fourth, just 0.088 ahead of the third home hero in the top five as Bastianini started his home GP off in P5 – with more to come…

Remy Gardner (ONEXOX TKKR SAG Team) took a tumble at Turn 16, before Fernandez then went down at Turn 1. Schrötter also crashed, the German heading down at Turn 14, before Jake Dixon (Petronas Sprinta Racing) ran afoul of the same corner towards the end of the session.

FP2

In the afternoon, the ‘Beast’ struck back. Bastianini turned the tables to lead Lowes by 0.059 in the session, as well as beat the Brit’s fastest lap from the morning. Although the top six all managed that, too, as the times tumbled in FP2. Last year’s winner Fernandez was only another tiny margin behind, this time 0.056.

Nicolo Bulega (Federal Oil Gresini Moto2) moved up to fourth in the afternoon, with Marini taking the final place in the top five.

There were two crashes in FP2: Schrötter went down again, and again at Turn 14, before Xavi Vierge (Petronas Sprinta Racing) took a tumble in the same place a few minutes later.

On the combined timesheets, it’s almost a mirror image of FP2 barring Jesko Raffin (NTS RW Racing GP) as the Swiss rider brought up the rear on his return from injury and was unable to improve in the afternoon. Bastianini leads Lowes, Fernandez, Bulega and Marini, with Fabio Di Giannantonio (+Ego Speed Up) in P6 as last year’s second place finisher got back on the pace – just 0.032 off Marini.

Hafizh Syahrin (Oceanica Aspar Team Moto2) impressed in seventh as he comes back from injuries sustained in the headline-making Austrian GP crash, the second Speed Up in the top ten, and Jorge Navarro (+Ego Speed Up) made it three for the factory as he took P9 overall. Schrötter completed the top ten despite his two offs on Friday.

Rookie Aron Canet (Oceanica Aspar Team Moto2) was only just off that top ten in P11, ahead of Tetsuta Nagashima (Red Bull KTM Ajo) as the Japanese rider was a more muted presence on Friday. Vierge and Joe Roberts (Tennor American Racing) are currently the last two on to move directly to Q2, but everything can still change on Saturday. With Lowes starting from pitlane due to a penalty, it could essentially end up for a fight for the top 13 on the grid, too.

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Raul Fernandez is the man to beat after Day 1 at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, with the Spaniard putting down an early marker in the Gran Premio Lenovo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini to head the timesheets from Gabriel Rodrigo (Kömmerling Gresini Moto3). Third overall belonged to 2019 winner and home team hero Tatsuki Suzuki (SIC58 Squadra Corse). 

FP1

The Moto3™ field were the first to taste a freshly resurfaced Misano on Friday morning, and Fernandez’ session-topping 1:42.501 was less than seven tenths adrift of the fastest-ever Moto3™ lap, which is, for reference, the 1:41.823 set by Jorge Martin on his way to pole position in 2018. Gabriel Rodrigo was second in the session, a couple of tenths behind Fernandez, with Ayumu Sasaki (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) slotting into third and half a second off the top.

John McPhee (Petronas Sprinta Racing) and Styrian GP winner Celestino Vietti (Sky Racing Team VR46) were split by hundredths in P4 and P5 respectively, with the timesheets tightening up behind the top three.

Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) crashed, unhurt, in the early stages of FP1, before Filip Salač (Rivacold Snipers Team) became the second and final rider to take a tumble. The Czech rider was able to rejoin the action straight away though.

FP2

In the afternoon, 2019 winner Tatsuki Suzuki moved up the order to lead the way with a 1:42.783, the Japanese rider pipping Championship leader Albert Arenas (Pull&Bear Aspar Team) by just half a tenth. Third was even closer, however, as Fernandez ended the session just 0.021 in further arrears. Sky Racing Team VR46 duo Andrea Migno and Celestino Vietti completed the fastest five.

There were a number of crashers in the afternoon, starting with Carlos Tatay (Reale Avintia Moto3). Kaito Toba (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was next, before a rare crash for compatriot Ai Ogura (Honda Team Asia), and Rodrigo then tangled with Barry Baltus (CarXpert PrüstelGP). The final incident was a technical issue for Alonso Lopez (Sterilgarda Max Racing Team).

There were also a few penalties to be served. Jason Dupasquier (CarXpert PrüstelGP), Sergio Garcia (Estrella Galicia 0,0), Öncü and Toba were all suspended from the first 10 minutes of FP2 due to irresponsible riding in FP1, with Tony Arbolino (Rivacold Snipers Team), Dennis Foggia (Leopard Racing), Jaume Masia (Leopard Racing), Davide Pizzoli (BOE Skull Rider Facile Energy) and Ryusei Yamanaka (Estrella Galicia 0,0) all suspended from the first 15 minutes of FP2, as it was their second similar offence of the season…

Overall, it’s Fernandez who leads the way on Friday thanks to his FP1 time, just ahead of Rodrigo and the Argentine’s lap from the same session. Third is Suzuki as the Japanese rider’s FP2 best moves him up on the combined times, and he’s followed by a few names who were on his tail in FP2: Arenas fourth, Migno fifth and Vietti sixth. McPhee’s FP2 best puts him in seventh overall.

Ayumu Sasaki slots into P8 courtesy of his FP1 time, ahead of another train of names who put in their fastest efforts in the afternoon: Garcia in ninth, Masia 10th, his teammate Foggia in 11th, Salač in 12th, Romano Fenati (Sterilgarda Max Racing Team) in 13th and second in the Championship, Ai Ogura, down in P14. He’s currently the last of the provisional Q2 graduates… at the expense of Darryn Binder (CIP – Green Power) by just 0.004.

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Granado pips Ferrari by 0.032 on Friday

Sep 12. 2020

 The Brazilian tops the timesheets ahead of last year’s Misano winner – with home hero de Angelis in third

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Sean Clancy seeks to demolish formidable Pongsiri to prove himself among striking martial arts elite

Sep 11. 2020

 WBC Super Lightweight World Champion and Irish veteran Sean “Clubber” Clancy, 31, plans on making his One Championship debut a memorable one, aiming to prove himself among the best strikers in the world at the One Super Series.

With a win over his next opponent, he can do just that.

Fans can catch Clancy in action tomorrow night (September 11) against Thailand’s Pongsiri PK Saenchaimuaythaigym in the headline bout at the One: A New Breed II event that was previously recorded in Bangkok.

“What better place to represent your country than on the big stage of One Championship?” Clancy remarked. “It’s not just the minutes going through your preparation. It’s the blood, sweat and tears, and it’s the years, weeks and months going into this moment,” he said.

“To test your skills on the big stage and represent your country, you can’t put it into words, honestly. It’s everything for a fighter in this position.”

Clancy faces a formidable opponent in Pongsiri.

Pongsiri is a four-time Muay Thai World Champion who has trained in the ‘art of eight limbs’ since he was seven. He’s won the Thailand Championship, a WBC World Title and several prestigious stadium belts, including the vaunted Lumpinee World Title.

Pongsiri’s reputation certainly precedes him. But Clancy isn’t fazed one bit by his opponent’s impressive credentials. The Irishman exudes confidence in his ability to score an upset against the hometown hero.

“Pongsiri is a very aggressive fighter. He has strong hands and he comes forward,” the Irishman said. “He likes to throw his punch combos and finish them off with a kick, and he is a very strong ‘stand-there’ type of fighter,” Clancy noted.

“He doesn’t appear like a person who steps into the ring with fear, and that doesn’t bother me. I always say to people about myself: ‘A man with no fear is a man to fear.’ Do to me what you can. We’re both stepping into the ring knowing the dangers involved.”

One: A New Breed II was a closed-door, audience-free event recorded in the Thai capital. Aside from the compelling main event, fans can look forward to a plethora of exciting contests, including a showdown between Thailand’s Superlek Kiatmoo9 and Tunisia’s Fahdi Khaled, as well as the debut of PBA Thailand Champion supergirl Jaroonsak Muaythai, who took on Argentinian Muay Thai Champion Milagros Lopez.

Clancy is fixated on getting the victory in his first time inside the One Championship ring, in order to send a message to the rest of the division that he has finally arrived on the world’s top platform for striking martial arts.

“Winning means everything because it’s testing who you are, and testing your skills, your preparation, your training, everything,” Clancy stated.

“To win on the main stage, you can’t put it into words. To win against a fighter like Pongsiri, who is well-recognised and is well-known throughout the fight scene here, would mean everything. It shows I am ready to go with the big boys here,” Clancy added.

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“A lot’s happened in five races”: ready, set… Misano!

Sep 11. 2020

 The pre-event Press Conference gets us revved up to go racing on the Riviera di Rimini

It’s that time of week again… Press Conference time! Ahead of the Gran Premio Lenovo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, Championship leader Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) was joined by second overall Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team), nine-time World Champion and hometown hero Valentino Rossi (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), winner last time out Miguel Oliveira (Red Bull KTM Tech 3), the returning Francesco Bagnaia (Pramac Racing) and Moto2™ Championship leader Luca Marini (Sky Racing Team VR46) to talk business ahead of the upcoming weekend.

Here are the key quotes from those present, with Quartararo up first:

FABIO QUARTARARO: “Honestly it’s still difficult to believe that after three bad races we’re still leading the Championship. It’s crazy. But really happy to be here in Misano, last year was really positive, we have been testing in 2019 two days before. Last year everything was really good, pace was good and fighting for the win until the last lap but let’s see this year. I’m confident because it’s a track that I like, I feel comfortable, let’s see. But for sure I will give my maximum to fight for victory and the podium.

“[We had] many troubles in Austria. We struggled a lot but let’s see. We will have these problems but this track suits the bike better than Austria. So, we will need to adapt quickly and see what is the best way to ride without these problems. We need to make changes on the electronics, but let’s see what we can do. I’m confident because it’s a track that I like and last year was really positive for us.”

And what about the nine races in 11 weeks coming up now?

“Honestly, I like it. Two weeks at home, the second week I was a little bit bored to not be on the bike. It will be tough, 9 races in 11 weeks, I think it’s the first time that we will do it but yes, I’m looking forward to it. Try not to be injured because it will be a short time!”

The next man to speak agrees…

ANDREA DOVIZIOSO: “For me it’s fine, it’s not a big problem. Four days between races is enough to recover for the next round so, it’s different.”

And what about Misano? 

“Everybody is working on that but still nobody is able to be consistent. A lot of things have happened in five races. There is new asphalt so that will create completely different situations with the new tyres so I don’t know how I think it will be better than last year for us. Last year we struggled from the first lap from the test we realised our speed was very low. I expect it to be more competitive but, as you know, this year every time is different. I’m really happy to be close to the first practice to know how it will be.”

The same first question – about the schedule – was then asked of Rossi.

VALENTINO ROSSI: “It will be very busy for sure. But first of all we will always race in Europe so you can go home for some days, you don’t have to fight with the long flight and the jetlag, so it’s easier. With a lot of races like this you need to have a lot of attention, you also have to be lucky because you have a lot races in a row. But it’s doesn’t change a lot. It’s strange to make two races in the same track but for the rest, nine races or seven races in 11 weeks it’s more or less the same.”

This weekend is the first of two on home turf for the number 46 too…

“It’s always special to race in Misano because for a lot of riders and for me it’s the home GP, I live 10km from here and I grew up on this track. The track changed a lot, but it will be special because it will be the first race with fans around. I think that’s a small step but in a good way, we hope normality comes back as soon as possible. We come from Austria, it’s not our best track. Misano on paper, we can be more competitive because last year the Yamahas were strong so we can be fast, and we have to fight for the podium and for the top positions.”

Next up was Oliveira. So how does it feel to arrive as a premier class winner?

MIGUEL OLIVEIRA: “It feels nice, for sure, I think it’s more of a mental step or click you get from a win the motivation is very high for sure. It lifted a weight from the team’s shoulders. Everyone was feeling a little bit tense because from a few races back we had shown a lot of potential but never making it to the end with the result we thought we could achieve and to do it with the win, not even the podium, was fantastic.

They also arrive armed with some knowledge from testing…

“I would not say it is a big advantage, but we have done our homework. We took advantage of the tools we have to work here which was testing in June and also two weeks ago. The work is done now we need to start the weekend. The asphalt will feel a little different from three months ago and we need to start the weekend and be prepared for the challenges.”

Bagnaia then took the mic, as he returns to action from injury. Still with a crutch, but fit to race and bike ready.

FRANCESCO BAGNAIA: “I was every day very nervous, angry… and seeing the other riders racing has been very difficult, but I took a lot of time to go to the gym, to prepare, to go to the physio to make it possible to be here with good potential. I’m not 100% but I’m quite good. Tomorrow morning will be very important to understand my condition. I think it can be a positive weekend, for our bike it’s a good track, also the conditions are better because the new tarmac is much better than the old one so let’s see what will happen but I think we can make a really good weekend.”

The Italian also spoke about the future, as he’s set to stay with Ducati, but the team remains to be determined…

“I’m very happy to stay with Ducati for two more years. But let’s see which team. For sure Pramac is a very good team, I have the maximum from Ducati so my bike is the same of the factory bike so in any case, I’m with the best bike that I can have so I am happy. But for sure my ambition, and the ambition for every rider, is to arrive to a factory team. If I have the possibility, I will be very happy because it’s my ambition but let’s wait to see the decision of Ducati!”

Finally, it was time to hear from the intermediate class points leader – Marini. Does that change how it feels on the way in?

LUCA MARINI: “The feeling is the same when you arrive at the circuit. I’m really focused, today was a good day to work with the data and the crew I think we prepared very well the bike for tomorrow. I hope I can be fast from the beginning of FP1. This year you have to choose the correct tyre at the front from the beginning. You do a plan for the next days. We will see in the morning, and I think the first position in the championship it doesn’t change my approach.”

He also spoke about the news that one of his key rivals – Jorge Martin (Red Bull KTM Ajo) – will miss the weekend due to testing positive for Covid-19.

“In Moto2 every year it’s the same; a lot of riders are so fast and the level is very high and the gap between one another is tight. I’m really sorry for him it’s a pity because I think he was really fast in this period, he is one of the fastest in Moto2 and it is great to have battles with  him. I hope to beat him in the track and not like this. I hope he comes back soon to fight with him in the next race in Misano or Barcelona, wherever it will be!”

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Asian stars Kiradech and Lahiri look for strong start to new season at Safeway Open

Sep 10. 2020Kiradech Aphibarnrat A new PGA TOUR season gets underway with the Safeway Open on Thursday and for some of Asia’s flagbearers competing on the world’s leading professional circuit, it is an opportunity for a fresh start.

Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Anirban Lahiri are amongst a strong Asian contingent gathered at Silverado Resort and Spa North in Napa, California this week where the 2020-21 season-opening event presents a chance for atonement for the duo.

For big-hitting Kiradech, the only Thai on the PGA TOUR, last season was almost a complete write-off as he featured in only seven tournaments and missed five cuts. No doubt, the three-month enforced shutdown due to the coronavirus threw a huge spanner in the works for the 31-year-old Thai star as he stayed primarily at his home in Bangkok to recover from a niggly knee injury and prepare for the new season.

“I’m looking forward to starting the new season on a good note,” said Kiradech on Wednesday.

“Missing out on the FedExCup Playoffs wasn’t fun but I just didn’t play well enough last season to qualify. Now that I’m rested, I’m ready to get going again and hopefully play some good golf which I know I’m very capable of.”

Starting in his third full season on the PGA TOUR, this will be Kiradech’s first visit to Silverado Resort, a course which rewards straight driving and where the par fives are scorable. In 68 career starts to date, the Thai, often dubbed as Asia’s John Daly, has posted nine top-10s, with a couple of third place finishes being his highest finish.

“It’ll be nice to put in a good week here and then build some momentum as we go into the new season,” said Kiradech ahead of what has been labelled as a “super” season featuring 50 official FedExCup tournaments – including 14 tournaments that were postponed or cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Like Kiradech, Lahiri spent most of golf’s shutdown in his native India where he took the opportunity to rebuild his game from scratch with coach Vijay Divecha. The Indian featured in 13 starts last season, making five cuts. His last top-10 on the PGA TOUR was nearly two years ago when he finished tied for 10^th at the 2018 Mayakoba Golf Classic and Lahiri will be eager to regain the kind of form that saw him play in the Presidents Cup in 2015 and 2017.

“I’m feeling excited to start the new season here at the Safeway. Over the last few months, I’ve put in the hard work with my coach and I feel like I’m making really good progress and I’m eager to put my game to the test now,” said Lahiri.

“The important thing will be for me to play freely and to enjoy myself when I’m out competing again. It’s been a strange year with the pandemic but I think the TOUR has done a great job to get us out playing again in a safe manner. We’ve got a great schedule ahead for 2020-21 which I’m looking forward to playing my best golf again.”

Other Asians stars in the field this week include Korean trio K.J. Choi, Si Woo Kim and K.H. Lee, Chinese Taipei’s C.T. Pan and Xinjun Zhang, who enjoyed a small slice of history by becoming the first Chinese mainland golfer to qualify for the FedExCup Playoffs last month.

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‘Kicking Machine’ Superlek set for exciting showdown with ‘Gladiator’ Khaled

Sep 10. 2020Superlek Kiatmoo9 and Fahdi “The Gladiator” Khaled 

By THE NATION

Two-time Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 is coming off a resounding victory over Panpayak Jitmuangnon at One: No Surrender a few weeks ago.

Tapped to return to action in a little over a month’s time, Superlek can’t contain his excitement ahead of his next bout. The man they call “The Kicking Machine” faces former WMC Intercontinental Muay Thai Champion Fahdi “The Gladiator” Khaled of Tunisia at One: A New Breed II, an event previously recorded from Bangkok, Thailand, which is set for broadcast this Friday (September 11).

Superlek feels he is carrying a lot of momentum heading into his next contest. Speaking ahead of his showdown with Khaled, Superlek expressed gratitude towards One Championship for calling him back to the ring.

“Yes, it’s a very quick turnaround for me to come back and fight so soon, so it makes me feel good. My last fight was only just recently, so I still feel as sharp as a blade,” said Superlek.

“I would like to thank One Championship for this great opportunity. It means a lot to me.”

Widely considered one of the best strikers in the world, especially in Muay Thai, Superlek is considered a “Muay Femur”, known to possess technique mastery and high-fight IQ. He is dangerous and can finish any match by knockout, or just as easily outscore and outperform an opponent.

Against Khaled, however, Superlek faces an international opponent on the world’s biggest global stage of the competition.

Khaled trains out at the famed Venum Training Camp in Pattaya under Muay Thai World Champion Mehdi Zatout, along with One Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Alaverdi Ramazanov. “The Gladiator” boasts a professional record of 40-8-0, with more than half of his victories ending in thrilling knockouts courtesy of his heavy hands and fearlessness in the ring.

Despite Khaled posing a tough challenge, Superlek knows victory is imperative. He wants to win to maintain the honour and pride of Thailand.

“I’ve seen his previous fights. I can say he is a good fighter. He has good punches and speed,” said Superlek.

“But I have to win this for all my Thai fans. I hold the pride of my country each time I fight, and I want to honour Thailand. I want to give the people hope. In my mind, I want to win, and I’m looking forward to it.”

The main One: A New Breed II event featured a showdown between four-time Muay Thai World Champion Pongsiri PK Saenchaimuaythaigym and former WBC Super Lightweight World Champion Sean “Clubber” Clancy of Ireland. The event also showcased the highly anticipated debut of PBA Thailand Champion Supergirl Jaroonsak Muaythai, who took on Argentinian Muay Thai Champion Milagros Lopez.

One: A New Breed II will be broadcast on Friday on the One Super App, YouTube One Championship and AIS Play at 7.30pm and Thairath TV 32 at 10.40pm.

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MotoE rock up on the Riviera di Rimini

Sep 10. 2020

 Three races in two weeks await the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup, with Aegerter in charge on the way in

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Johnson finally adds FedExCup to his Hall of Fame resume

Sep 08. 2020Dustin Johnson (Getty Images) 

By PGA Tour.com

ATLANTA – When Dustin Johnson left East Lake last year, after finishing in last place, he was headed for an operating table. Now he’s leaving with his first FedExCup, one of the few accomplishments that was missing from a resume worthy of the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Johnson is the champion of a season unlike any other. He did it with a month that reminded us of how easy he can make the game look.

This season was anything but. Johnson had surgery on his left knee less than two weeks after last year’s TOUR Championship and didn’t play until the Presidents Cup in December. He made just four starts before the season was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic. Even after his first win of the season, he shot back-to-back 80s at the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide.

“I’ve never seen him that lost,” said Justin Thomas, who played with him that week.

Johnson is known for his ability to recover from setbacks and tough losses. Perhaps that is why he’s a fitting champion for the 2020 season.

After beating just one player at the Memorial and withdrawing from his next start because of a back injury, Johnson put on an impressive performance over his final four starts.

He closed the season with two wins and two runners-up. He was the 54-hole leader in all four events. Only two 64s – from Collin Morikawa at the PGA and Jon Rahm at the BMW Championship – and two of the season’s most incredible shots could stop Johnson during that closing stretch.

Johnson shot the second-lowest score in PGA TOUR history to win THE NORTHERN TRUST by 11, then claimed the TOUR Championship to finally win the FedExCup after qualifying for East Lake in each of the last 12 seasons.

“Being a FedExCup champion is something that I really wanted to do,” he said. “I wanted to hold that trophy at the end of the day. It was something that I wanted to accomplish during my career.”

Johnson took a five-shot lead into the final round of the season, but his lead was down to two on the back nine. That’s when he executed a series of clutch shots that helped keep his closest competitors at bay.

First, he holed a 21-footer for par on 13. Then he laced a pair of 5-irons within 15 feet on both 14 and 15.

The latter came on East Lake’s scariest hole, an island-green par-3 that is longer than 230 yards. He drove into a fairway bunker on the next hole but hit a sand wedge onto the green to make par. He called that last shot the best of the bunch.

“Having a five-shot lead today, it’s something I needed to finish off,” he said.

Johnson made eight consecutive pars on the back nine before a birdie at the last hole. He shot 68 on Monday to win by three.

Johnson is now the unquestioned top player in the game right now. His three victories this season – he also won the Travelers Championship in June – tied Thomas for the most on TOUR this season. Johnson also was runner-up in the lone major of the season.

He is the favourite to be voted PGA TOUR Player of the Year by his peers. He would join an exclusive club if he is. Only Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth have won the FedExCup, finished the season atop the Official World Golf Ranking and been voted PGA TOUR Player of the Year in the same season.

Woods did it in 2007 and 2009. Spieth did in 2015, the same season he flirted with the Grand Slam.

What a difference a year makes.

Johnson could barely beat anyone by the end of last season because of his aching left knee. He finished ahead of just 12 players at the BMW Championship, then shot the highest score at East Lake by three shots.

How concerned was he when he left East Lake last year?

“I don’t even remember what happened last year,” he said Monday night. “That was a long time ago.”

It was. Johnson’s biggest asset, even bigger than his long drives, is his short memory. Even if he can’t recall, he was undoubtedly struggling last year a year ago. He didn’t finish better than 20th in his final eight starts of the season, his longest stretch without a top-10 since his rookie season.

After surgery and the season’s hiatus, he needed an MRI on his left knee after the first event back, the Charles Schwab Challenge. It revealed no damage, just a strain, but it was the latest in a line of frustrations for the former World No. 1.

Because of his injuries and struggles, Johnson had been overshadowed by workout buddy Brooks Koepka and the charisma and consistency of Rory McIlroy over the last two years.

Not anymore. His recent play is reminiscent of his three-event winning streak in 2017. “Obviously I’m playing very well now,” Johnson said. “I feel like I can play better, though.”

That’s a scary thought.

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No Thai team for Thomas and Uber cups due to Covid-19

Sep 08. 2020

By The Nation

The Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) has decided not to send Thai players to take part in the Thomas and Uber cups in Denmark, after the players withdrew from the competition due to concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic.

Patama Leeswadtraku, a member of the International Olympic Committee and president of the BAT, said Thai athletes would not participate in the competition scheduled for October 3-11.

The withdrawals were caused by players being concerned about the pandemic situation and the number of available Thai players was not enough to compete in the team competition while the reserve team were still unable to substitute the main squad.

She said the association had decided to join three major competitions — the Badminton World Federation (BWF)’s World Tour Finals — which will be organised in November.

BWF is yet to choose the host country and Thailand is one of many contenders. The competition in Thailand could be broadcast to 800 million households all over the world, she said.