ONE Championship mainstay Bibiano Fernandes would not suppose ring rust will likely be a think about his return contained in the Lusail Sports activities Area this Thursday, Feb. 20.
After happening a two-match skid and considering retirement, ‘The Flash’ is again in motion at ONE 171: Qatar, looking for his twenty fifth profession victory of his illustrious MMA profession.
The previous ONE world champion goes toe-to-toe with fellow ex-divisional king Kevin Belingon for the fifth time within the Center East in a bantamweight MMA joust.
Talking to CBC forward of his return, Bibiano Fernandes admitted that he is maintained a strict coaching regime, which includes a distinct variety of sports activities to maintain his psychological sharpness and well being all the time in test:
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“My physique is all the time good. The factor is, I am very skilled. I actually handle myself. I do not smoke. I do not drink. I am actually residing knowledgeable athlete life.”
The AMC Pankration athlete, who turns 45 on March 30, continued:
“I attempt to do my finest to handle my physique, handle my thoughts. Like energy and conditioning, swimming, going to the sauna, and actually ensuring to take care of myself.”
With one factor sorted, all that is left for the previous ONE bantamweight MMA world champion is to again the speaking contained in the circle at ONE 171.
Catch him in motion by tuning in to ONE Championship’s return to Qatar, which will likely be obtainable at no cost this Thursday, Feb. 20, at watch.onefc.com.
Kevin Belingon goals to spoil Bibiano Fernandes’ retirement social gathering
Seeking to sprint Bibiano Fernandes’ dream of ending his profession on a profitable word is Kevin Belingon.
The Filipino fighter, who trails the Brazilian 3-1 of their rivalry, believes persistence will likely be his key to victory on battle night time.
“I’ve to stay with my sport plan. I do not need to rush. I do not need to be careless. We have seen up to now that if I rush, that is the place I normally get caught.”
Edited by Harvey Leonard