Warning to Toquero:
Do not be Misled by my Good Looks
"Do not be misled by my good looks".
This was the warning given by undefeated Malaysian mixed martial arts contender Gianni Subba to Filipino Eugene Toquereo.
Subba willl bring to the cage a competitiveness and tenacity that made him undefeated so far in his last three professional fights under the One Fighting Championship {ONE FC} banner. "The competitiveness of the sport really got into MMA. Also watching my fellow Malaysian peers compete in great organizations like ONE FC made me really want tom challenge myself" - "Subba said.
Subba and Toquero pose for the press
with ONE FC CEO Victor Cui on the background
{ March 18, MoA Arena Atrium }
Subba will be facing Toquero, a tough and more experienced Filipino fighter who also has a string of victories before falling last December in the ONE FC event at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Hawaii-born Malaysian is confident he will defeat Toquero on May 2 at ONE FC : Rise of Heroes, also at the Mall of Asia Arena, owing to certain advantages in his skills. "I believe that I have more tools than Toquero and I will be able to mix things up" - He added.
At the young age of 22, the Malaysian is alreday being labelled as a well-rounded fighter with a solid offensive ground game that complements excellenty striking. This was proven in his professional MMA debut at
ONE FC : Rise of Kings, last October 6, 2012, in Singapore, where he scored a knockout over hometown favorite Bruce Loh, in just 33 seconds in the first round. He then dominated his next two bouts in Malaysia.
Subba is aware of his good looks, which could easily endear him to fans, but he is more concerned about making a lasting impression as a fighter and entertaining spectators during fights. When told he looks more than a teen idol than an MMA fighter, Subba quipped "I suppose that's a good thing and if it helps me get the Filipino fans on my side, then great ! I'll try to put up an exciting fight !
He said he is not rushing himself to fight for a belt a he wants first to fully develop his skills. Personally I would like more time to develop myself into a more complete mixed martial artist.
Thinking of finishing a college course, Subba has this to say to the present generation: "I'm not the wisest person, but I guess I can say from experience that whatever you want to go into, you can do it. It will not be easy and there will be many better or more talented than you, but if you just keep at it, I guarantee many opportunities will come.
The fighter spent his first tow years as a kid in Laie, Hawaii beforte moving to Kathmandu, where his dad is living, then to Malaysia where his mom is from. He lived ni Malaysia for 12 years before he and his brother were sent to the US to finish high school. He did a year of college in Hawaii before returning to Malaysia. He claims his idols are his mother and father, who helped him get to where he is today.
As to being idolized, the Malaysian said: "I don't want to be idolized. If somehow what I do can help people get off their butts and work hard, that would be nice".
At the young age of 22, the Malaysian is alreday being labelled as a well-rounded fighter with a solid offensive ground game that complements excellenty striking. This was proven in his professional MMA debut at
ONE FC : Rise of Kings, last October 6, 2012, in Singapore, where he scored a knockout over hometown favorite Bruce Loh, in just 33 seconds in the first round. He then dominated his next two bouts in Malaysia.
Gianni Subba
He said he is not rushing himself to fight for a belt a he wants first to fully develop his skills. Personally I would like more time to develop myself into a more complete mixed martial artist.
Thinking of finishing a college course, Subba has this to say to the present generation: "I'm not the wisest person, but I guess I can say from experience that whatever you want to go into, you can do it. It will not be easy and there will be many better or more talented than you, but if you just keep at it, I guarantee many opportunities will come.
The fighter spent his first tow years as a kid in Laie, Hawaii beforte moving to Kathmandu, where his dad is living, then to Malaysia where his mom is from. He lived ni Malaysia for 12 years before he and his brother were sent to the US to finish high school. He did a year of college in Hawaii before returning to Malaysia. He claims his idols are his mother and father, who helped him get to where he is today.
As to being idolized, the Malaysian said: "I don't want to be idolized. If somehow what I do can help people get off their butts and work hard, that would be nice".
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