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MMA: Eduard Folayang preaches sacrifice in battle vs coronavirus

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Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News

Filipino mixed martial arts star Eduard Folayang needed to make a lot of adjustments in getting used to be quarantined at his home in Baguio City.But Folayang acknowledged he has had to sacrifice, like everyone else, to help curb the spread of the COVID-19.“Nakaka-miss ‘yung freedom. Freedom to roam, ‘yung nakakalapaglakad ka kahit saan,” the former ONE champion said. “Nakaka-miss &#x27;yung mga dating ginagawa natin sa training, pero siyempre kailangan talagang sumunod sa quarantine.”Baguio has become one of the model cities when it comes to COVID-19 prevention. It maintained zero infection since March 28 until a local street sweeper tested positive on Thursday.Still, he cited that city residents have really been cooperative.“Talagang very strict ang implementation at sumusunod talaga ang mga tao,” Folayang said.This is why the former ONE lightweight champion had to be contented being creative with his MMA training indoors.“ &#x27;Yun ang nakakapanibago. Kasi ‘pag tinitignan mong mga workout namin ng Team Lakay usually outdoors,” he said.Folayang also acknowledged that it’s hard to gauge his progress without sparring and training partners.“Syempre walang training with partners, hindi nakakabisita sa gym. Iyon ang pinakamalaking adjustment. Halos 4 weeks na rin kaya mahirap din,” he said.However, he remains hopeful that the COVID-19 will eventually die down. But for that to happen, the public will have to sacrifice, cooperate and stay at home.It’s easier said than done, he acknowledged.“Kailangan ng cooperation, pagtutulungan. Mahirap. May mga kababayan tayo na walang mapagkukunan, kung aasa sila sa government, mahirap din. Pero &#x27;yung health ang pinakaimportante. Kailangang hindi magkahawaan, iyon ang reason kaya naka quarantine,” said Folayang.<div>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Sports</a> website</div>

Filipino mixed martial arts star Eduard Folayang needed to make a lot of adjustments in getting used to be quarantined at his home in Baguio.

Filipino mixed martial arts star Eduard Folayang needed to make a lot of adjustments in getting used to be quarantined at his home in Baguio.

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MMA: Eduard Folayang preaches sacrifice in battle vs coronavirus

Dennis Gasgonia,

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Published Apr 11, 2020 08:40 PM PHT

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