Filipino MMA veteran Eduard Folayang has studied tape of Shozo Isojima, and he walks into his upcoming battle fully aware of where he'll have the edge against the Japanese fighter.

The 42-year-old, a former three-time ONE lightweight MMA world champion, locks horns against Isojima in a lightweight MMA showdown at The Inner Circle 21 inside Bangkok's revered Lumpinee Stadium on Friday.

Isojima, nicknamed "Great Teacher," arrives at fight night with wrestling widely regarded as his most dangerous weapon -- but Eduard Folayang has noticed something the rest of the division might have missed.

Two of the Japanese star's most recent contests have exposed gaps in his ground defense that "Landslide" fully intends to capitalize on.

Get the latest updates on One Championship Rankings at Sportskeeda and more

During his prefight interview with ONE Championship, the Lions Nation MMA co-founder broke down where he believes he can find success.

Across 25 fights in the world's largest martial arts organization, Eduard Folayang has used his world-class striking to topple the very best in the lightweight division. It should be no different come The Inner Circle 21.

Age may not be on his side. However, he has the experience and fight IQ to make up for it. The Lions Nation MMA representative must dictate the pace and push Isojima onto the back foot before the latter attempts to do so.

As long as he enjoys a strong start and manages his gas tank well, 'Landslide' could return to the winner's column in this lightweight MMA clash inside the Mecca of Muay Thai on Friday.

The Inner Circle 21 will be available exclusively to subscribers at live.onefc.com.

The card will be headlined by a ONE strawweight MMA world title rematch battle between defending king Joshua Pacio and Mansur Malachiev.

Follow One Championship News, Schedule & Results at Sportskeeda.

Quick Links