Manila is the fight capital of Asia, says One Fighting Championship CEO Victor Cui. It’s fitting, then, that One FC featherweight champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario of Team Lakay will have his first title defense in this city.
Banario will be defending his title against Japanese fighter Koji Oishi at One FC: Rise to Power at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on May 31. Banario, who trains in Team Lakay with fellow One FC fighters Eduard Folayang and Kevin Belingon, will be pitting his wushu and submission skills against Oishi’s wrestling and karate.
Also on the fight card is Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, whom One FC calls one of the best fighters in the world. “His never-ending gas tank, explosive take-downs and lighting fast strikes have garnered him a huge fan base amongst Asian and international fans alike”, One FC said on its website. Fernandes will be fighting Japanese submission specialist Koetsu Okazaki.
“ONE FC will be back in the fight capital of Asia on 31 May with a stacked fight card that is sure to get the adrenaline pumping for the passionate Filipino fight fans,” Cui said.
Tickets to fight night are available at Casino Filipino branches.
