City Council cites MMA fighter Adiwang for win

BAGUIO CITY -- City officials recently cited Lito ‘Thunder Kid’ Adiwang for winning the biggest edition of One Friday Fights at the historic Lumpini Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand last Sept. 22.
    In a resolution authored by Councilor Arthur Alad-iw, the council stated  Adiwang’s latest achievement yet again proved Baguio is home of world-class athletes giving pride and honor to the city and the whole country.
    The humble Adiwang serves as inspiration to the youth, especially on sports development.
    The council said mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sports based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorporating techniques from various combat sports from different parts of the world.
    Cordillera MMA fighter Adiwang faced Indonesian striker Adrian Mattheis in the undercard of the biggest edition of One Friday fights at the Lumpini Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand last Sept. 22.
    He stopped the Indonesian striker Mattheis via technical knockout in the first round of their strawweight bout.

    Adiwang made his professional MMA debut in 2012 and broke out an excellent record with 8 finishes before punching his ticket to One Championship with 3 consecutive wins in Rich Franklin’s One Warrior Series.-- Dexter A. See