Four Filipino MMA fighters intend to grab a fair share of the spotlight when they take on separate rivals in “ONE: Warriors of the World” showpiece on Dec. 9 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
Veteran Jimmy “The Silencer” Yabo aims to sustain his winning form when he collides with talented Muay Thai star Sagetdao Petpayathai in the featherweight division.
Yabo, 36, a taekwondo and boxing specialist, is considered as the one of more dangerous strikers, having stopped all of his opponents via technical knockouts.
Wushu practicitioner Rabin “The Rock” Catalan makes his awaited return to the cage against Thai standout Kritsada Kongsrichai, with the Iloilo City native eager to pick up from where he left off following a victory over compatriot Joshua Pacio last year.
In the distaff side, Rome “The Rebel” Trinidad goes up against Thai martial arts star Rika Ishige in the atomweight division, with the former national champion of Sikaran, an ancient martial arts discipline, out to make an auspicious ONE Championship debut. (Jerome Lagunzad)
