Pinay MMA fighter Torres eyes impressive ONE debut
From left: Joshua Pacio, Jomary Torres and Eric Kelly--the three Pinoys competing in ONE Championship's Kings and Conquerors on Saturday | Facebook Photo/Mark Sangiao
MANILA, Philippines — Jomary Torres believes that sharing the cage with homegrown talents Joshua Pacio and Eric Kelly in ONE Championship’s “Kings and Conquerors” is a privilege.
Torres, who squares off with rising Thai superstar Rika “Tinydoll” Ishige this weekend, noted that the idea of fighting for Philippine pride alongside former title contender and a grizzled veteran alone is something to cherish.
“We get to represent the country. It’s really an honor and a privilege. We are one team in Macao. We are all hoping for a clean sweep,” the lone Filipina in the card said.
“I am very happy because all of us are representing the Philippines and not against each other. This is good. I hope all of us will win on fight night,” she said.
Torres will be debuting against multifaceted fighter in Ishige. Pacio and Kelly, for their part, will take on Hayato Suzuki and former champion Kotetsu Boku, respectively.
“I am aiming to get a big win. I’ve worked hard just to make it here. I won’t waste this opportunity,” she claimed,” Torres said of her upcoming assignment.
“I am prepared for this fight. Every fight is a challenge for me. But I welcome all challenges. Bring it on,” she closed.
The three Filipinos will strut their wares at the Cotai Arena inside the Venetian Macao this Saturday night.
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