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MMA: Eros Baluyot set for ONE Championship debut
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Published Nov 07, 2024 01:00 PM PHT
Filipino fighter Eros Baluyot. Handout photoMANILA -- Another top local fighter is set for his debut in ONE Championship.
Filipino fighter Eros Baluyot. Handout photoMANILA -- Another top local fighter is set for his debut in ONE Championship.This time, it's national flyweight champion Eros Baluyot who will see action at ONE Friday Fights on November 15 inside the famed Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
This time, it's national flyweight champion Eros Baluyot who will see action at ONE Friday Fights on November 15 inside the famed Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
He will be up against Russian fighter Changy Kara-Ool in a three-round strawweight MMA bout.
He will be up against Russian fighter Changy Kara-Ool in a three-round strawweight MMA bout.
The 32-year-old Baluyot brings with him an unbeaten record as well as a different skill set. While most Filipino fighters are known as dangerous strikers, Baluyot's background is in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and he has registered a variety of submission wins.
The 32-year-old Baluyot brings with him an unbeaten record as well as a different skill set. While most Filipino fighters are known as dangerous strikers, Baluyot's background is in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and he has registered a variety of submission wins.
He also owns a victory over former ONE Strawweight MMA World Title contender Rene Catalan. He overwhelmed the Catalan Fighting Systems founder with his takedowns and top pressure before getting the TKO win with strikes from his back.
He also owns a victory over former ONE Strawweight MMA World Title contender Rene Catalan. He overwhelmed the Catalan Fighting Systems founder with his takedowns and top pressure before getting the TKO win with strikes from his back.
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Now, Baluyot hopes to take the next step in his career against a dangerous opponent who has already claimed two finishes inside the Lumpinee.
Now, Baluyot hopes to take the next step in his career against a dangerous opponent who has already claimed two finishes inside the Lumpinee.
His debut also comes amid a busy stretch for Filipino fighters.
His debut also comes amid a busy stretch for Filipino fighters.
Recently, Marwin Quirante and Jayson Miralpez made their respective Friday Fights debuts. Quirante;s versatile striking shined as he took a first-round TKO win over Phan Thanh Tung. Miralpez, on the other hand, dropped a decision loss to Robson de Oliveira but made a good account of himself as he grappled with the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt for three rounds.
Recently, Marwin Quirante and Jayson Miralpez made their respective Friday Fights debuts. Quirante;s versatile striking shined as he took a first-round TKO win over Phan Thanh Tung. Miralpez, on the other hand, dropped a decision loss to Robson de Oliveira but made a good account of himself as he grappled with the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt for three rounds.
This weekend, two big cards are set to prominently feature Filipino talent.
This weekend, two big cards are set to prominently feature Filipino talent.
Fil-Am striking star Jackie Buntan takes a shot at gold when she battles Anissa Meksen for the inaugural ONE Women's Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship in the co-main event of ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug this Saturday morning, November 9.
Fil-Am striking star Jackie Buntan takes a shot at gold when she battles Anissa Meksen for the inaugural ONE Women's Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship in the co-main event of ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug this Saturday morning, November 9.
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Third-ranked flyweight Danny "The King" Kingad will also be back in action on the same card when he faces #1-ranked contender Adriano Moraes in a rematch of their 2017 World Title contest.
Third-ranked flyweight Danny "The King" Kingad will also be back in action on the same card when he faces #1-ranked contender Adriano Moraes in a rematch of their 2017 World Title contest.
Eddie Abasolo, another Fil-Am striker, also returns against Mohamed Younes Rabah in a featherweight Muay Thai bout.
Eddie Abasolo, another Fil-Am striker, also returns against Mohamed Younes Rabah in a featherweight Muay Thai bout.
The night before that card, the Philippines will likewise be well represented as three of the country's fighters will compete at ONE Friday Fights 86 on November 8.
The night before that card, the Philippines will likewise be well represented as three of the country's fighters will compete at ONE Friday Fights 86 on November 8.
Islay Erika Bomogao makes her highly anticipated debut when she battles Japanese striker Fuu in a 100-pound catchweight Muay Thai bout, while two other MMA rising stars are also set for their respective returns.
Islay Erika Bomogao makes her highly anticipated debut when she battles Japanese striker Fuu in a 100-pound catchweight Muay Thai bout, while two other MMA rising stars are also set for their respective returns.
Team Lakay's Carlos Alvarez returns to action when he takes on Mirza Aliev in a featherweight MMA bout, and Fritz Biagtan of T-Rex MMA completes the troika of Pinoys that night when he battles Seyed Ali Asli in a flyweight contest.
Team Lakay's Carlos Alvarez returns to action when he takes on Mirza Aliev in a featherweight MMA bout, and Fritz Biagtan of T-Rex MMA completes the troika of Pinoys that night when he battles Seyed Ali Asli in a flyweight contest.
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