ONE Warrior Series: Dae Sung Park Slams His Way to a Debut Victory
On Friday, July 13, Dae Sung Park rolled his “Bengal” debut into a dominant display on the ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER stage. The Korean rookie fought through the first bout of the Warrior Series and earned a clean, unanimous decision over the seasoned Filipino round‑house hit man, Jun Minion.
Opening Bell: Grappling to the Gallery
- Both fighters wasted no time; they locked eyes and charged straight at the referee’s signal.
- Park snared a quick clinch, then executed a slick hip‑throw that sent Tan tumbling onto the mat.
- From the top, “Crazy Dog” unleashed a flurry of punches and knees.
- Minion, despite the damage, fought back, setting up another strike‑heavy assault.
Second‑Round Resilience
The 33‑year‑old Pinay tried a barrage of strikes, but Park kept the fight on the ground, constantly hunting for takedowns. With the clock ticking late, Park seemed to feel the fatigue, yet Tan didn’t spark any comeback—forcing Park to grab a breath between the rounds.
Final Grapple and the Verdict
- Careful takedown tactics left Minion with little room to react.
- Park peppered Tan with strikes from the garbage‑takedown position until the bell.
- Time ran out and the jury reached a unanimous call: Park wins!
What It Means for the New Roster Member
Joining fellow Warrior Series alum Akihiro Fujisawa, Park now posts an 8‑2 (1 NC) record under Rich Franklin’s talent search. He’s officially on the ONE Championship payroll, ready to keep riding that upward momentum.
