There’s a new rising combat sports star from the Philippines, and her name is Islay Erika Bomogao.
The 25-year-old Filipina has captivated global audiences with her charisma, positive attitude, and elite striking skills.
Don’t let Bomogao’s small stature and warm demeanor fool you. The Team Bagsik affiliate turns into a straight-up killer in ‘The Art of Eight Limbs’ as soon as the bell rings.
Bomogao has already amassed quite a fanbase following her perfect 4-0 start in the world’s largest martial arts organization.
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She introduced herself on the ONE Friday Fights circuit following back-to-back unanimous decision victories over Fuu and Ran Longshu.
But Bomogao has truly come into her own in her last two outings, where she displayed the frightening knockout power that Filipino fighters are known for.
At ONE Friday Fights 111 last June, Bomogao uncorked devilish body shots to put away Spain’s Nerea Rubio in one round.
She topped that performance at ONE Friday Fights 134 last November, starching Thai phenom Ploychompoo PU Phabai with a violent barrage for her second straight knockout victory.
ONE Championship posted a highlight video of Bomogao’s excellence on its YouTube page.
“Relive the Filipina Muay Thai star's epic journey in ONE so far, featuring her stunning KOs of Nerea Rubio and Ploychompoo!”
Watch the full video:
Lito Adiwang expects great things from Islay Erika Bomogao
ONE Championship veteran Lito Adiwang believes Islay Erika Bomogao will be the Philippines' next great combat sports star.
'Thunder Kid' was blown away by the 25-year-old's incredible potential and sees her as a future superstar.
"Then you have Islay (Erika Bomogao) over at Muay Thai dazzling, then it’s really an exciting time to be a combat sports fan in the country," Adiwang told ONE Championship.
Meanwhile, Bomogao sports a pristine 5-0 professional record and could be a potential contender if the promotion decides to introduce a women's atomweight Muay Thai world title.