Peter Davis’ four fight winning streak came to an abrupt end on Saturday night but the Malaysian was in an upbeat mood as he reflected on his TKO loss at the hands of Adrian Pang.
It was the first time he had ever lost a ONE Championship fight in Kuala Lumpur and he feels he paid the price for an early mistake.
“I'm obviously not happy with my performance, it was a fast finish by Pang and I was hoping to give more. The fight was going to plan to a degree, I was just not mentally clear enough to not get baited and countered,“ he said in an interview.
Davis took several hard shots the head and face and admitted he suffered ‘a few bruises and breaks’ but said that the experience would have been worse had it not been for the response of ONE Championship.
“Fortunately everything was covered by ONE FC and the fighters flying back to their home counties even had medical cover as soon as they arrived for anything caused at the event.
"All the ONE FC fighters ended up in the same ward and we even had a visit from the CEO Victor Cui,” said Davis.
As well as being a mixed martial artist with a record of 10-4, Davis is also a successful model and says he hopes that having surgery won’t affect his career.
“I've had to reshuffle a few meetings but I haven’t lost any work. I'll be handsome and modelling again before you know it!” he chuckled.
There was some suggestion that the 34-year-old might consider retirement after suffering some serious facial injuries but he said he has every intention of eventually stepping back into the ONE Championship cage.
“I am planning to fight again. I'm going to have to have a little layup first and it will be six months to a year before I can compete. Let's see how things go.”
While Davis will be on the sidelines for the foreseeable future a title shot potentially beckons for his recent opponent and he feels Pang could prove a handful for reigning lightweight champion Shinya Aoki.
“He would probably need another win or two in ONE Championship to get that opportunity but he could certainly out strike Aoki,” he said.
While Davis can put any title ambitions he might have had aside the Malaysian is determined to carry on competing for ONE Championship.
“I fought on the second ever ONE FC card in 2012 and I’ve been here ever since. ONE FC takes great care of its fighters both inside and outside the cage and I couldn’t see myself fighting with any other organisation,” he added.
Haider Yutim
Thu Oct 15 2015
DAVIS: ONE Championship takes great care of its fighters both inside and outside the cage and I couldnt see myself fighting with any other organisation. - Astro AWANI photo
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.