Folayang still upbeat of Tuck rematch

WITH ALL indications saying Eduard Folayang has fully recovered from his first defeat two years ago, the bemedalled wushu artist and one of the country’s pound for pound mix martial artist is raring to go for a rematch against Jon Tuck.

Folayang has already forgotten the sorry knock out and is ready to face his Saipan tormentor anytime this year.

“I’m really hoping na sana matuloy na rin yung rematch namin kasi gusto ko ring makabawi,” said Folayang.

The 27 year old former high school teacher has been instrumental in Team Lakay’s uprising in the country’s mix martial arts scene when he helped three of his teammates win during a recent bout in the Universal Reality Combat Championship.

One of them, Honorio Banario, won his first lightweight title while the other, Roy Docyogen retained his pinweight belt. Kevin Belingon, meanwhile, copped another superfight title under his belt.

Since his sorry loss in Saipan, his first after five victories in the mix martial arts, Folayang then went on to win four straight bouts, one in retaining his welterweight crown in the URCC against Korean Dong Jae Jung.

Folayang also racked up another three victories in Singapore’s Martial Combat event where he also got a superfight lightweight belt last year against Bao She Ri Gu Leng in a exhilarating five round unanimous decision.

But even without the rematch, Folayang has been stepping inside the gym, for reconditioning as he expects another return at the ring by May or June.

“Under negotiation pa yung Legend Fighting Championship at tsaka yung laban either sa Guam or sa Saipan this year,” added Folayang.

He is also set to defend his welterweight crown later in November in the URCC. Roderick Osis