Training out of Team Lakay in Baguio City, Philippines, reigning ONE Bantamweight World Champion Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, 32, is one of the most ferocious forces of nature inside the ONE Championship cage. Recently, he shared the typical things in his daily schedule.
The way Belingon operates at breakneck speed with an undeniable tenacity is unique and it produces incredible highlight-reel performances. To be able to do the things he does takes a lot of hard work and dedication and more importantly, the right amount of motivation.
Every morning, Belingon gets a big boost of self-confidence from the people closest to him. He said, “I start the day with my family.”
“I think that’s the best way to start any day,” Belingon continued. “I want to spend as much time as I can with them before heading off to training. Breakfast in the mornings is something that I look forward to every day because it means I can be with my family early.”
After fueling up at home in anticipation of a long day of training ahead, Belingon heads over to the Team Lakay gym where he spends time with his other family, his brothers-in-arms at the renowned mixed martial arts team.
“I proceed to meet the team and undergo various training sessions like cardio training, endurance training, strength and conditioning exercises, anything that will make us physically and mentally stronger,” Belingon said. “It all helps in preparing us for our matches.”
“We typically go for a break in the afternoon and then resume our training in the evening,” Belingon continued. “The evening sessions are reserved for skills polishing. This is where we learn new techniques to add to our game. After training, we all head back to our homes to spend time with our families again. The next day, we repeat. This is the daily grind.”
Belingon is scheduled to defend his ONE Bantamweight World Title against rival and former titleholder Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes, 38, of Brazil in one of three co-main events of “ONE: A New Era” on March 31, 2019 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. The defending champion is dedicating the bout to both of his families in what will be the most significant challenge of his career thus far.
“I know what’s at stake here,” the reigning ONE Bantamweight World Champion said. “I know the tough challenge ahead. But with the strength from the people I love, I can conquer any mountain. I’m working extremely hard so that I can get the win in Japan. I want my family to be proud of me.”
Meanwhile, watch Belingon’s signature Ifugao dance ring walkout here:
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