ONE Championship is returning to Yangon on June 30 for another blockbuster evening of world-class martial arts action. ONE Middleweight World Champion Vitaly Bigdash will defend his title against hometown hero Aung La N Sang – “The Burmese Python” – in the main event at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium.
Bigdash, originally from Russia, made his ONE Championship debut in 2015, when he captured the middleweight title with a resounding technical knockout victory over Igor Svirid.
In his last bout, Bigdash successfully defended his world title for the first time against Aung La N Sang, winning by unanimous decision. With an unblemished professional record of nine wins and no losses, Bigdash is set to return to the ONE Championship cage in a rematch against the Myanmar hero.
Bigdash said of the upcoming rematch: “Aung La N Sang is one of the toughest fighters I have ever faced, and it will be an honor to come into his hometown to perform. I am not worried about the hometown advantage, because a true champion can fight anywhere and under any circumstance. I am excited to get back inside the cage and expect nothing less than a spectacular showing in Myanmar. Although I respect Aung La N Sang and what he brings to the table, I am returning home victorious, and with my belt still over my shoulder.”
Myitkyina-born Aung La N Sang, 32, is one of the Myanmar’s most renowned athletes. Though he lost to Bigdash in their last figh, the Myanmar hero believes he will be better-prepared for the highly-anticipated rematch against Bigdash.
He said: “The last fight I took on short notice and I wasn’t at my best. This time, with better preparation and a full training camp, I vow to give a much better account of myself. Competing in Yangon in front of all my fans is such an honor, and I promise to do everything within my power to bring the belt back to Myanmar! It’s going to be an epic battle of attrition, and the better man will emerge victorious on the night.”
ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong said: “The first bout was an absolute showcase of incredible skill and unwavering determination, and the rematch promises nothing short of another classic. Yangon’s favorite son, Aung La N Sang, will get another crack at the ONE Middleweight World Championship held by Vitaly Bigdash. This time, it will be on his home turf. Fans will not want to miss all the action that goes down at ONE: LIGHT OF A NATION this June.”
Ticket information for ONE: LIGHT OF A NATION is available at www.onefc.com.
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