RCTI Makes a History with Live Broadcast of ONE Fighting Championship

JAKARTA - Featherweight champion, Narantungalag Jadambaa will defend his title of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) against Marat Gafurov in Odyssey of Champions (ONE Fighting Championship) which will take place at Istora Senayan on September 27, 2015. It will be broadcast live on RCTI.

ONE Championship chairman, Mr. Chatri Sityodtong in a press conference said he is very excited to hold the fight in Jakarta because the fight is highly awaited by Indonesian people.

"MMA is a sport that growing fast in Asia, because of that One Championship could become a popular sport. In Jakarta, it is a favorite because of the enthusiasm of the audiences," said Sityodtong, Wednesday (26/08/2015).

Meanwhile the CEO of MNC Group, Hary Tanoesoedibjo said broadcasting this match live by RCTI is a commitment of MNC Group to develop sport in Indonesia. He hopes, with many championship of sport, it will raise the spirit of sport in the country.

"I want the world of sports in Indonesia is growing. We are committed to broadcast sport events in Indonesia, both national and international matches. It is not just a matter of economics, the achievements of the country should also be produced by the sport of it," he said.

MNC’s partnership with ONE Championship™ unites two market-leading brands. On September 27, this groundbreaking deal will enable ONE: ODYSSEY OF CHAMPIONS to become the first MMA event in history to air live across Indonesia.

“We are delighted to join forces with MNC, Indonesia's free-to-air market leader. ONE Championship™ is the biggest and most exciting MMA company in Asia, and with RCTI broadcasting live to ONE fans across the region, this is a huge moment in the history of the sport.” Said CEO of ONE Championship, Victor Cui.

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