Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization has finalized the lineup for ONE FC: RISE OF HEROES event to include a bout between Filipino American boxing world champion Ana Julaton and Egyptian kickboxing champion Aya Saeid Saber.
Pinoy fight fans are excited to see Ana Julaton in action in her mixed martial arts debut opposite kickboxing champion Aya Saeid Saber.
Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton is the first Filipina boxer to win the women’s WBO Super Bantamweight and IBA Super Bantamweight World Championships. Her overpowering attacks in the ring earned her the nickname “The Hurricane” and made her a fan favorite in the Philippines.
Ana Julaton is excited to compete in the Philippines for the first time. She stated, “Aya Saber is an experienced MMA warrior and champion in kickboxing. I know she will bring her very best on May 2nd. I’m training for my ONE FC homecoming fight in Manila harder than ever before and what gives me strength through my ups and downs are the hearts of my Kababayan all over.”
Aya Saeid Saber is an Egyptian kickboxing champion who has conquered the kickboxing scene in the Middle East. Saber now sets her sights on scaling ONE FC’s highly competitive female circuit. She combines explosive kicks with steadily improving takedown skills. This is a clash of striking styles and Saber is relishing her opportunity to upstage Julaton and upset the boxing world champion in front of her 20,000-strong Filipino home crowd.
Tickets for are on sale now at SM Tickets (www.smtickets.com). Categories are:
- Full Red Carpet and cageside experience for VIPs at PHP 6,360
- Patron PHP 3,180
- Lower Box PHP 1,280
- Upper Box PHP 640
- General Admission PHP 220
Fans in the Philippines can catch all the action live on FOX Sports Philippines while the rest of Asia can catch the action live on STAR Sports. Also, fans from around the world can witness the action online via live streaming at www.onefc.livesport.tv. The event will be available for purchase at just US$9.99.
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