Malaysian-Kiwi sensation Ev “E.T.” Ting may have just given fans his most comprehensive performance to date with a three-round unanimous decision victory over “Ruthless” Robert Lisita last Friday, 2 September at ONE: UNBREAKABLE WARRIORS in Kuala Lumpur.
The two warriors blasted each other repeatedly to near-exhaustion. The fans who packed the rafters at the iconic Stadium Negara kept their eyes glued to the center of the ONE Championship cage where the action and excitement ensued.
In the end, Ting emerged with the satisfying win and positioned himself as a major force to be reckoned with at both lightweight. Here are five reasons he is Malaysia’s next MMA superstar.
He’s a Well-Rounded Mixed Martial Artist
At a young and promising 27 years of age, Ting is a talented martial artist with great all-round striking and grappling skills. With a steady 12-3 clip, Ting owns a well-balanced four wins by decision, four wins by submission, and four by knockout.
He’s a complete athlete with all the tools necessary to be successful in any weight division he chooses to campaign at. Currently Ting is one of the top featherweight and lightweight contenders, and has made a name for himself with spectacular finishes.
Ting can end fights in a variety of ways and is a dangerous opponent for any fighter. His flamboyance and charisma is also a plus. Ting knows exactly how to get a crowd going with his flashy high head kicks and zippy punches.
At the end of the day, the skills pay the bills, and Ting’s knowledge of fighting and of the cage have led him to some highly memorable victories throughout his career thus far.
He Has Solid Experience
It’s not just Ting’s very respectable 12-3 professional record that speaks volumes of his ability as a fighter, but also the opposition he’s had to overcome to reach this score.
Ting has had to face the cream of the crop such as top Filipino warriors Edward and Eric Kelly, Cary Bullos, and Honorio Banario – beating all of them spectacularly and convincingly. Including his unanimous decision win over Lisita just a couple of days ago, Ting has won six of his last seven since debuting for ONE Championship, with five of those wins coming by highlight-reel finish.
It’s also fitting that his performance against Lisita was his best yet, and proved that not only is he a talented fighter, but that he’s also an extremely durable and determined one.
He Has Roots in Kuala Lumpur and Auckland
Although he is Malaysian by blood which naturally ties him to Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia, Ting also lives and trains out of Auckland, New Zealand, and has considerable ties there as well. Considered a Malaysian-Kiwi fighter, Ting does well to represent both nations every time he steps inside the ONE Championship cage.
Whenever Ting goes to battle, he brings the full force of hundreds of thousands of fans from both countries who are proud to have a true warrior fight in their honor. Ting is in a unique position to be able to put both the hopes and dreams of Malaysian and New Zealand fans on his shoulders, and so far, he hasn’t disappointed them yet.
With Ting’s slow and steady rise through the ranks, it isn’t far-fetched to believe that Malaysia and New Zealand will soon have a world champion who will do well to represent both countries on the international stage of mixed martial arts.
He’s a Proud Warrior
Ting is certainly not invincible, not by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, he’s been beaten three times already. Fact of the matter is, losses are just part of a martial artist’s colorful career. But one thing you can’t take away from Ting is his incredible warrior spirit and unwavering pride.
Ting will go to any lengths to win a bout. He’ll sacrifice his physical well-being just so he can bring honor and glory to his hometown. The fans who rally behind him serve to provide Ting the energy he needs to finish his opponents. He could end up losing a bout, but one thing is for certain, and it is that Ting will not go down without a fight.
A warrior through and through, Ting will persevere through even the toughest of obstacles. It is in his blood to show the pride of a true warrior and a beacon of light for those who would follow in his footsteps.
He’s Undefeated in Kuala Lumpur
Since joining ONE Championship, Ting has remained unbeaten in Kuala Lumpur. It’s this unbeaten clip that undeniably makes Ting the ultimate Malaysian superstar. Fans who cheer his name and sway to the beat of his drum will not be disappointed.
One of the greatest things about being a professional fighter is the fan support that comes along with it, and Ting has the Malaysian fans on his side, that’s for sure. There is no denying his star quality in Kuala Lumpur, having already headlined a couple of shows in Malaysia’s capital city.
As long as Ting is unbeaten in Kuala Lumpur, his star will continue to rise. Although even if he were to drop a loss, the fans would surely come to his aid.
That’s where Ting is at now in his career. He’s Kuala Lumpur’s favorite son, and anyone who dares come into his territory will face the wrath of tens of thousands of fans who will stand behind him.
