BREAKING Chatri announces ONE X will be
rescheduled to early 2022. Read his full statement here: https://t.co/WUf8T6ThTb @yodchatri
#WeAreONE
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October 27, 2021
One Championship has postponed its Dec. 5 event due to a high
number of COVID-19 cases in Singapore, promotion CEO Chatri
Sityodtong announced Wednesday.
The card, entitled One “X,” was scheduled to be headlined by a
mixed-rules bout between former UFC flyweight ruler Demetrious
Johnson and One muay Thai title holder Rodtang
Jitmuangnon. Additionally, two title fights were also slated to
take place at the event: Bibiano
Fernandes vs. John
Lineker at bantamweight (145 pounds) and Thanh Le vs.
Garry
Tonon at featherweight (155 pounds). A new date for the One X
card is currently unknown, though
MMAFighting.com is reporting that the promotion is tentatively
targeting March.
“Due to the record high viral outbreak in Singapore, One “X” will
now take place early next year instead of December 5. The Singapore
Government continues to do an extraordinary job in managing the
situation for the country,” Sityodtong wrote on Facebook.
“I am full of gratitude and appreciation for its incredible
leadership and excellence. Please note that our regular shows for
November and December are expected to continue as per usual. It is
a tricky time for everyone in Singapore, but I am confident that we
will all get through these times by working together with
compassion, resilience, creativity, and patience. Majulah
Singapura!
“One X is not only a celebration of our tenth year anniversary, but
it is also going to be the biggest event in our history. DJ vs
Rodtang, Fernandes vs Lineker, and Le vs Tonon are just a few of
the fights on this mega card. I cannot wait to unveil what else we
have in store for fans with ONE: X. Stay tuned for more exciting
news!”
One Championship has been holding cards in Singapore with a limited
number of fans allowed to attend after initially resuming its event
schedule behind closed doors. However, COVID-19 cases
have risen in the country to the point that nearly 84 percent
of intensive care unit beds in government-run hospitals are
occupied by infected patients.
Sityodtong’s goal is to be able to hold One “X” “with a full
stadium and a full broadcast without major risk,” according to a
report from Ariel Helwani. The promotion’s next event One
“Nextgen” is slated for Friday at Singapore Indoor Stadium in
Kallang, Singapore and features a pair of atomweight grand prix
semifinals. The following two events will take place behind closed
doors and will
air via tape delay.