Catalan looking for blazing start in 2018

Rene Catalan (right). photo from ONE CHampionship

Rene Catalan is riding a three-fight winning streak, and the 39-year-old plans to stretch it to four in 2018, all in the name of the Philippines.

Catalan (3-2)  started his MMA career with two straight losses but has since strung together an undefeated run that he will put on the line when he faces Xuewen Peng in Jakarta on Jan. 20.

“I am exerting a tremendous amount of effort in training, I want to keep on winning,” said Catalan of his fight in the ONE: Kings of Courage card.

“I am inspired to win my match this coming Jan. 20 because I am representing the Philippines, It is always an honor to fight for my country. My goal in this bout is to win and bring pride to my nation.”

Catalan is not only gunning for his fourth straight win, but he’s also hoping to get a shot at the ONE Strawweight World title, a strap that Alex Silva holds.

“My goal is to compete for the ONE Strawweight World Championship, I know before I get to that stage, I still have a lot of work ahead of me,” said Catalan.