Filipino mixed martial artist Ruel “Bagsik” Panales is confident as he prepares for his historic Professional Fighters League ( PFL ) debut at the Road to Dubai Champions Series on January 25th at the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai , United Arab Emirates. Panales, the first fighter to represent the Philippines in the PFL SmartCage, will face the UAE’s Hadi Al Hussaini in a preliminary flyweight bout.
Panales acknowledges his biggest challenges will be adjusting to Dubai's time zone and fighting in Al Hussaini's home country. He believes his well-rounded fighting style, height, and strength give him an edge. Despite his confidence, Panales sees this as a platform to showcase Filipino fighters on the global stage and urges fans to watch his fight on January 25th
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