ONE FC have taken over the Asian marketshare in regards to combat sports, getting rave reviews worldwide for their last star-studded event in June and they show no signs of slowing down now.
Today the news broke that Australia’s top heavyweight Soa Palelei would look to push his unbeaten streak to eight-straight wins when he meets with former UFC heavyweight champion who has been undefeated since his exile from Strikeforce.
Additionally, former UFC lightweight king Jens Pulver makes his promotional debut against unbeaten 30-year-old — The Philipino star has been impressive in his first two ONE FC outings and looks to add another notch to his belt.
More high-profile names are expected to be added to the bill as we get closer to the event with Bibiano Fernandes and Shinya Aoki already confirmed to compete against opponents to be named later.
Not to mention, a trio of Gracie’s are to join the bill with Igor, Gregor and Rolles all believed to be fighting for the Singapore-based organization as well as Phil Baroni, Renato “Babalu” Sobral and NCAA Division I wrestler and MMA debutant Jake Butler.
All the action goes down on August 31 at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila, Philippines — Keep it locked to MMASucka.com for more as this card develops.
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