Ukrainian fighter Subora finds home away from home in PH | Inquirer Sports

Ukrainian fighter Subora finds home away from home in PH

/ 09:41 PM January 10, 2017

Photo from ONE Championship

Photo from ONE Championship

Born and raised in Ukraine, ONE Championship light heavyweight fighter Igor Subora has found a home 5,580 miles away from his birthplace.

Subora fell in love with the beauty of the Philippines the moment he first visited the country in 2007.

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Permanently residing in the Philippines has also opened a lot of opportunities for Subora.

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“The Philippines is my home away from home. It’s a beautiful country. I met my wife here. I also started my MMA career in this country. I am grateful for everything that this country has given me. To me, it’s an honor representing the Philippines in my international fights,” he stated.

The 36-year-old Subora is set to return to action on Jan. 14 when he makes his light heavyweight debut against Egyptian Sherif “The Shark” Mohamed in the undercard of ONE: Quest for Power in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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“I am excited to get back in the cage and showcase my newly-acquired skills. The world will see the new Igor Subora. I don’t know if my opponent is ready for what I am bringing on fight night,” Subora said.

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A Ukrainian flag might be on his back as he walks to the cage on fight night, but Subora makes sure to have Philippine insignia on his gear.

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Subora wraps a small Philippine flag around his head as a gesture of appreciation to the nation that gave him a chance to strut his stuff.

According to Subora, the Philippine MMA industry played a major role in his professional career and to where he is now.

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“The Philippine MMA scene had an important role in my career. I am forever thankful for that. Even though I am Ukrainian, I also represent the Philippines every time I step inside the cage,” he stressed.

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