Folayang to polish all-around skills vs Ting
ONE Championship lightweight champion Eduard Folayang his belt against Malaysian Ev Ting on April 21 in ONE Championship: Kings of Destiny at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Folayang, who holds a 17-5 win-loss record, said his Malaysian opponent is more of a striker the reason why he needs to improve both his stand-up and ground skills.
He won his title after a third round technical knockout of Japanese Shinya Aoki last November in Singapore.
“I’m not surprised when they announced that Ev Ting will defense,” said the 34-year-old Folayang.
“Ev Ting is more of a striker so I put a lot of time sharpening my stand-up game and also my ground game,” he added.
But Folayang is clueless of what the 27- year- old Ting can bring.
focusing on my strengths in the stand up but also in ground game and takedowns,” he added.
never know the game plan of your opponent and the best thing to do is prepare in all aspects. I always train everyday even if the best way to improve and maintain a good condition.”
Ting, who holds a 13-3 win-loss record, is coming off a split decision win over Iranian Kamal Shalorus last February 10 in Eduard Folayang (right) celebrates after a win.