Kemo
03-06-2017, 09:36 PM
The new ONE lightweight champion, Eduard Folayang, will make his first title defense at ONE Championship 54: Kings of Destiny against Ev Ting.
The event takes place April 21 from the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. It will stream live online via pay-per-view in North America.
Folayang (17-5) scoring one of the biggest upsets of 2016 when he knocked out long-time champion Shinya Aoki in November. He is 5-1 over his last six and has also held the URCC and Martial Combat titles.
Ting (13-3) has won four in a row, highlighted by a decision over UFC veteran Kamal Shalorus earlier this year.
More bouts will be announced in the coming weeks for the card.
The event takes place April 21 from the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. It will stream live online via pay-per-view in North America.
Folayang (17-5) scoring one of the biggest upsets of 2016 when he knocked out long-time champion Shinya Aoki in November. He is 5-1 over his last six and has also held the URCC and Martial Combat titles.
Ting (13-3) has won four in a row, highlighted by a decision over UFC veteran Kamal Shalorus earlier this year.
More bouts will be announced in the coming weeks for the card.