Two-Division Champ Nguyen Looks for Third Title vs. Fernandes at One ‘Iron Will’ on March 24

One Championship lightweight and featherweight titlist Martin Nguyen will be gunning for his third belt when he faces reigning bantamweight king Bibiano Fernandes at One Championship “Iron Will” on March 24.

Promotion officials announced the bout on Wednesday. One Championship “Iron Will” takes place at Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand and will stream via online pay-per-view in the United States.

“It’s a tremendous matchup, and one that the whole world wants to see,” One Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong said in a release. “I have no doubt that these two warriors will be putting on a great show for everyone watching live in Bangkok.”

Nguyen, 28, scored a second-round knockout of Eduard Folayang at One “Legends of the World” on Nov. 10 to capture lightweight gold and become the promotion’s first ever two-division champion. The Australia-based fighter knocked out Marat Gafurov at One “Quest for Greatness” on Aug. 18 to become 145-pound king. Nguyen owns a 10-1 career mark, with all of his triumphs coming inside the distance.

Fernandes enters the matchup on a 13-fight winning streak. The 37-year-old Brazilian won the bantamweight crown in 2013 and has since made six consecutive title defenses. The Dream veteran is 21-3 as a professional, including 10 wins by knockout, technical knockout or submission.