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A win against Reece McLaren will lead to another world title shot, believes Kevin Belingon


As Kevin Belingon crosses paths with a fellow former world title challenger in Reece McLaren, the Filipino knockout artist sees a big reward if he plays his cards right against the Australian standout.

Belingon (15-5) is set to square off with McLaren on the stacked card of ONE Championship: Quest for Greatness, which takes place at the iconic Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday, August 18.

The 29-year-old Baguio City native hopes that if he secures a convincing victory over McLaren, it will bring him an inch closer to a rematch with Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes for the coveted ONE Bantamweight World Championship title.

“My initial goal is to continue winning until I get closer to the title and become a champion,” Belingon stated.

Belingon had his chance to vie for prestigious gold in January of 2016 when he challenged Fernandes for the ONE Bantamweight World Championship belt, but things did not go his way, as the Brazilian champion swiftly submitted him with a Kimura lock in the opening stanza.

Following his submission setback to Fernandes, Belingon took several months off before re-emerging in October of 2016 by handing rising martial arts star Muin Gafurov of Tajikistan his second professional loss.

Belingon followed it up with an astounding knockout conquest of Finnish dynamo Toni Tauru at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines.ONE-State-of-Warriors-Kevin-Belingon-vs-Muin-Gafurov-2 A win against Reece McLaren will lead to another world title shot, believes Kevin Belingon Mixed Martial Arts News ONE Championship  - philippine sports news

For Belingon, his three-round bantamweight encounter with McLaren is an opportunity to make a truly impressive statement, as his objective is to score a second cage meeting with Fernandes for the organization’s bantamweight title.

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According to Belingon, defeating McLaren in decisive fashion may strengthen his bid to get a rematch with McLaren.

“I believe I will face Bibiano Fernandes if I can defeat Reece McLaren impressively. My dream of finally becoming a world champion is still there. It still lives in my heart,” he stated.

“My upcoming bout is another journey to elevate my status as a contender for the title.”

Although a tough task is ahead of him, Belingon is confident that he will have his hand raised in triumph against McLaren inside the ONE Championship cage.

“It’s just the beginning for me. As a competitor, I have to keep on learning and adapt to changes in this forever-evolving sport. Through the years, improvement has been the key to my success,” he declared.

“I am ready for Reece McLaren.”

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