Toquero battles Thai foe in One Bangkok event

Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke and Yoshitaka Naito collide for the One strawweight title in the main event. One Championship
By Ivan Saldajeno

BANGKOK--Eugene Toquero, who has been a fan favorite in the Philippines, will try to score an MMA win in hostile territory as he faces Thai fighter Anatpong Bunrad in One: Kingdom of Champions on May 27 at the Impact Arena.

Known for his striking and more importantly his comedic antics that provide the Filipino fans some laughs, Toquero, who pushed Adriano Moraes to the limit in their recent meeting, will now try to impress the Thai crowd as he lock horns with home country favorite Bunrad in one of nine matches scheduled for the said MMA fight card.

Two world title fights highlight One: Kingdom of Champions as two Japanese fighters gun for the belts on the line.

Kazunori Yokota battles defending One featherweight champ Marat Gafurov in the co-main event, while Yoshitaka Naito battles home country favorite Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke for the One strawweight belt.

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