Former ONE bantamweight champion Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon will continue his MMA journey when he takes on rival and fellow former champion Bibiano “Flash” Fernandes in ONE 171.
The 37-year-old has been competing professionally for 18 years, but the Silencer does not see himself hanging up his MMA gloves just yet.
“For me? I think I’ll be stressed out without MMA, without competition. That’s why even without a fight, I stay active in training. It’s like my body would get sick if I don’t train, hit the pads, or get hit,” said Belingon.
“This sport is in my blood. This has been my life, and that’s why I’m truly excited to compete at a high level again.”
Belingon will be battling Fernandes for the fifth time in ONE 171: Qatar inside Lusail Sports Arena in Doha on February 20.
He vowed to settle unfinished business with Fernandes, who has beaten him twice. Belingon also wants to get off a rough five-fight skid.
“What I want to prove is that I’m not done. I’m still strong. I can still hit hard. I can still fight. I want to show in this fight that I’ve improved.”
