Cordi fighters impressive in ONE's warrior series
CORDILLERA fighters continue to prove they belong to the world stage defeating their respective rivals during Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series (OWS) held during the weekend in Singapore.
Muay Thai stand out Jenelyn Olsim went toe-to-toe against Spain’s Claudia Diaz, which according to fight fans may have put on the most exciting contest of the night.
Olsim was sharper and packed more power in her strikes in the three-round affair blasting the Spaniard with rapid-fire punching combinations, leg kicks, elbows, and knees in the clinch.
Diaz, however, never backed down from engaging with the Filipina and kept it close in the opening two stanzas, but Olsim pulled away in the third round to capture the decision victory and bolster her professional slate to 3-1.
Team Lakay’s Lito Adiwang may also be the next MMA star scored a technical knockout against Phuket Top Team’s assistant wrestling coach Manuel Huerta.
The gym in Baguio City, Philippines was well represented at the event by Lito Adiwang, who faced Phuket Top Team’s assistant wrestling coach Manuel “Tick” Huerta.
Although Huerta connected with some boxing combinations, the Thailand-based American was unable to get his wrestling going as Adiwang was calm as he defended on the feet, but turned up the aggression halfway through the first round of his strawweight contest and battered the American with his explosive wushu-based striking.
The bout ended when a powerful right uppercut dropped Huerta, and a pair of hammer fists finished the job.
Adiwang, who climbed to 7-2, showed the poise of a mixed martial arts veteran, which should help him flourish in future OWS events.
Jerry Olsim, brother of Jenelyn, also came up with a huge win after defeating Ernest Tang in their featherweight match – up via technical knockout with two minutes remaining in round one.