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Inspired by his son, Geje Eustaquio starts on the path of reclaiming his world title

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Nov 07 07:26 AM

The Team Lakay member has had a lackluster year, highlighted by the loss of his world title. But he is determined to get it back—for himself and his five-year-old son.  Read more »

Pinoy VS Pinoy: Joshua Pacio and Rene Catalan leave everything on the line for a world title

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Nov 06 06:13 PM

Two Filipinos clash for a world title in ONE: Masters of Fate. For both fighters, it goes beyond the strap and the money; it's about pride and history.  Read more »

MMA: Brandon Vera, Pinoys look to shine in ONE milestone card

Santino Honasan, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Oct 13 02:17 AM

Vera battles for the ONE light heavyweight world title, while Team Lakay fighters try to make the Philippines proud in Tokyo on Sunday. Read more »

Pinoy pride and high stakes grudge matches dominate ONE: Century

Santino Honasan
Posted at Oct 12 06:44 PM

A lot of fighters are looking for a score to settle in the Singapore-based promotion’s 100th event. Here are some of the headliners among the 22 matches playing out in tomorrow’s jam-packed event in Tokyo.  Read more »

MMA: Tokyo ONE card to push through, amid Hagibis concerns

Santino Honasan, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Oct 11 11:03 PM

ONE chief executive Chatri Sityodtong says the fight card ONE: Century in Tokyo on Sunday will push through as planned. Read more »

MMA: In Brandon Vera bout, Burmese champ battles his idol

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 11 10:39 PM

N Sang, the ONE middleweight and light-heavyweight champion, battles Vera, who will attempt to snatch the latter title in ONE: Century in Tokyo on Sunday. Read more »

Martial arts na sambo, kasama sa 2019 SEA Games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 24 01:31 AM

Labingisang Pinoy ang pambato natin sa sambo kabilang si MMA fighter Mark Striegl. Read more »

Once forced to retire, Rene Catalan turns bitterness to a drive for SEAG glory

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Aug 21 06:18 PM

Fourteen years ago, the former Wushu champion had no choice but walk away from a sport he loved and flourished in. But the current MMA fighter wants to make the Manila-hosted regional meet in November one for the books.  Read more »

Folayang on his defeat: “I don’t usually give up my back but I lost my cool”

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Aug 12 07:18 PM

Despite losing in this month’s high-stake bout, Eduard Folayang values lessons over setbacks.  Read more »

LOOK: Cage defeat can’t take away joy from new dad Honorio Banario

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 07 12:29 AM

The former ONE featherweight champion became a new father to baby boy Stone on the same day of his Grand Prix semifinals bout on Friday. Read more »

ONE Championship: 1 win, 4 losses for Team Lakay won’t deter the Pinoy MMA stable

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Aug 05 11:51 AM

Only Danny Kingad of the Pinoy MMA group Team Lakay had his arm raised at the Dawn of Heroes event last Friday, while superstar Eduardo Folayang bowed to former UFC champ Eddie Alvarez Read more »

WATCH: Team Lakay's Danny Kingad takes care of business at MoA Arena

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 01:52 AM

Check out the highlights of Kingad's split-decision win over Reece McLaren, which propelled him to the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix finals. Read more »

MMA: Danny Kingad victory breaks ONE dry spell for Folayang, Pinoy fighters

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 03 01:44 AM

Danny Kingad beat Reece McLaren in ONE: Dawn of Heroes on Friday, a much-needed win for Filipino fighters who started off with disappointing results. Read more »

Johnson & Alvarez: two of the world's biggest MMA stars will figure in headline matches in Manila tonight

Nissi Icasiano
Posted at Aug 02 07:30 PM

Known for their respective stints at the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez are scheduled to compete in separate bouts on the undercard of ONE: Dawn Of Heroes.  Read more »

Can Team Lakay beat opponents in 'One: Dawn of Heroes' fight?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 01 07:43 PM

The Philippines' greatest MMA athletes are set to take to the ring once again in One Championship's latest offering here in Manila on Friday, August 2. Titled One: Dawn of Heroes, the event features Team Lakay members Eduard Folayang and Geje Eustaquio, as well as a title match pitting featherweight champion Martin Nguyen against Koyomi Matsushima. Who's got the edge to win?    Read more »

MMA champ Martin Nguyen: "I feel that I’m an adopted Filipino already"

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Aug 02 04:22 PM

Apart from having a Pinoy for a brother-in-law, the Vietnamese-Australian fighter's ties to the Philippines runs even more personal. His win here a couple of years ago became the launchpad for his meteoric rise in the sport. Read more »

Danny Kingad breaks stereotypes by leading a double life

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Aug 02 04:24 PM

The Team Lakay fighter juggles time between the cage and his classes at the University of the Cordilleras, quietly earning his degree while winning bout after bout. “Education is something that I can use as I grow older," the 23-year-old says. Read more »

It'll be a night of high-stake matchups at ONE: Dawn of Heroes

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Aug 02 04:27 PM

ONE Championship assembles an all-star lineup for its 18th event in Manila. In the fray are local boys Danny Kingad and Eduard Folayang, who are seeking a finals berth and redemption respectively, at the MOA event.  Read more »

MMA: Honorio Banario wants to capitalize on ONE Grand Prix second chance

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 01:29 AM

Banario found himself back in the ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix after the man who had eliminated him suffered an injury and was forced to yield his spot. Read more »

ONE: Torres looks to end slump against Malaysia's 'Shadow Cat'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 24 04:19 PM

Jomary Torres is determined to get back to the winner's circle when she takes on Malaysia's Jihin "Shadow Cat" Radzuan at ONE: Masters of Destiny, to be held on July 12 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur. Read more »