Nagbubunga na ang pagsisikap ng Filipino strawweight contender na si Robin “The Ilonggo” Catalan.

Noong unang pasok sa ONE Championship ay nahihirapan si Catalan pero ngayon ay naipanalo niya ang tatl sa apat niyang laban.

Kapanipaniwala si Catalan sa kanyang huling panalo nitong nakaraang buwan. Napatahimik niya ang madla sa Jakarta nang mapatumba niya ang kanilang local hero na si Stefer “The Lion” Rahardian sa ONE: ETERNAL GLORY noong Enero 19.

Matagal na panahon ding nanibago si Catalan pero alam niya na ang kanyang mga naging panalo ay dahil sa kanyang pageensayo sa gym.

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“No doubt, the result of my hard work and will to win is showing,” sabi niya.

“I trained almost every day to sharpen my tools inside the cage. We were able to do all the adjustments that we planned heading to that bout and executed them perfectly.”

“The things we worked inside the gym were showcased in my victory over Rahardian," bahagi niya. "My takedown defense was developed, and it was very evident on that evening. The different drills helped me add power to my strikes."

Naniniwala si Catalan na naguumpisa pa lamang siyang alamin ang kanyang tunay na potensyal at marami pa siyang bagong matutuklasan sa kanyang sarili.

“Every victory inspires you to push yourself more to the limit," dagdag niya. "My win in Jakarta is just the beginning. Expect more explosive performances from me. The best is yet to come.”