The Manila Times

TEAM LAKAY FIGHTERS SPICE UP ‘KINGS OF DESTINY’

- JEAN RUSSEL V. DAVID

THREE slated on April 21 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

The action-packed event will feature Baguio City’s standout players ONE lightweigh­t world champion Eduard

The 33- year old Folayang, who holds a 17-5 win-loss mark in his 10 years in the MMA scene, will face Malaysian contender Ev “E. T.” Ting

Folayang shocked the world by capturing the ONE lightweigh­t world championsh­ip belt with a sensationa­l victory over Japanese MMA legend Shinya Aoki.

With his improved wrestling and grappling skills, Folayang is ready to show the world why he ONE’s lightweigh­t king.

“In April 21, I will have the opportunit­y to show the world why I hold my coveted title. I am prepared going

Ting, meanwhile, owns a stellar 13-3 record and has won his last four bouts.

In the co- main event, Belingon, - ponents in a variety of methods, will take on grappling specialist Toni “Dynamite” Tauru.

Belingon holds a 14-5 record while Tauru owns an 11-4 slate.

contender, will show why he is a true warrior from the mountains of the Cordillera­s, against Malaysia’s Muhammad Aiman.

Other Filipinos who will see ac Toquero, Gina “Conviction” Iniong, half-Filipino Natalie Gonzales Hills, Robin Catalan and Jeremy Miado.

Toquero will face Indonesian prospect Stefer Rahardian while Iniong will square off with Filipino-British battle compatriot Miado.

Also included are the battle of Christian “The Warrior” Lee of Singa Chan Rothana of Cambodia versus Xie versus Russian Irina Mazepa.

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