WATCH: ‘More than unranked UFC flyweight’ – Translator falls to knee after receiving whopping 350,000 from ONE Championship President Chatri Sityodtong
Wholesome moments in MMA rarely happen due to the high-octane violence involved in the sport. However, ONE Championship subverted expectations.
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ONE Championship translator falls to knees after Chatri Sityodtong paid him a bonus (via X)
Translators are an important part of MMA. The sport of MMA has a huge diversity of fighters. They might not speak English, and the translators help them voice their thoughts. MMA promotions like the UFC and ONE Championship all have their own translators. CEO of ONE Championship, Chatri Sityodtong, gave a bonus check to their translator live on air.
Chatri Sityodtong has a history of paying bonuses to his staff. This time, he did it live on air. The ONE Championship translator could not hide his tears after receiving the bonus. He teared up live on air. The fans in attendance cheered on the translator for his work ethic and dedication.
The translator received an amount closer to $9,500. Converting that amount to his country’s currency makes it over 350,000. Currency-wise, the amount is a huge money. The value of the money was evident in the reaction of the translator. His hard work eventually paid off.
Translators, cutmen, and securities are an underrated aspect of an MMA event. A PPV or a Fight Night functions properly with the addition of their help. Hence, Chatri deserves praise for crediting the good job done by his translator. ONE Championship has a history of having unique moments such as this. They will continue to defy expectations in a unique manner.
Fans react to ONE Championship translator receiving a bonus check
As soon as Chatri Sityodtong gave a bonus check to the translator, fans went on the internet to react to the video. They had a diverse reaction. Some of them appreciated it, while others stated that the translator made more money than an unranked flyweight fighter. Check out some of the fan reactions:
The fans praised the translator for the money well earned. Some of the fans felt $9,500 was not that big of a money. Others wanted UFC’s translator Fabiano Buskei to receive a similar bonus for his work.
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