Gonzales: The best is yet to come in the fight against Saputra

Time Filipino Kyokushin karate champion Ramon “The Bicolano” Gonzales is heading into his next fight with momentum. Despite suffering a decision loss to Hexigetu of China last November, Gonzales is a winner of three of his last four contests, all three wins coming from an impressive submission.

Gonzales is next to face multiple Indonesian national wrestling champion Eko Roni Saputra on ONE: INSIDE THE MATRIX II, a previously recorded event in Singapore scheduled for worldwide broadcast this Friday, November 6. “El Bicolano” has been training hard for the past few months, especially during the community quarantine, where he was able to hone his skills as needed. The 33-year-old martial arts veteran is eager to erase the painful memory of his most recent loss with a victory, and hopes to face a world-class fighter in Saputra. “In fact, this pandemic has affected the lives of people around the world. But, as I always instill in my mind, we must look for the positive sides of the situation, ”Gonzales said. “During the confinement, I was able to train every day, together with my students who are the Uchi-deshi. We used the time we couldn’t get out to stay in the gym, focus on our skills and train. “Against Saputra, Gonzales faces a legitimate threat that constantly evolves with each performance. The 29-year-old Indonesian flyweight moved from wrestling to mixed martial arts in 2019, initially having a difficult time adjusting to the different dynamics of the Circle. But after a few episodes of experience under her belt, Saputra is slowly on the mend. Gonzales feels that their confrontation will be exciting. “I haven’t I have known Mr. Saputra personally, but I already saw his fights and I think he is a great fighter, “Gonzales said.” I make sure that when the time comes to enter the Circle, I am ready. I promise my fans that this time they will show the best of me. ” ONE Championship returns with ONE: INSIDE THE MATRIX II, a previously recorded event at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore scheduled to air this Friday night, November 6. In the main event, reigning world welterweight champion Kiamrian Abbasov of Kyrgyzstan makes the first defense of his world title against undefeated top contender James Nakashima of the United States. Gonzales is inspired to take his career to the next level and continues to fight for the people closest to him, to give them a better life. “I always try to find ways to be motivated. My family continues to be a constant inspiration to me to do more, to train more, ”Gonzales said. “And I believe that we must be inspired and motivated to move forward and be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.”