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MMA: Geje Eustaquio on ONE loss — I was waiting for Moraes to break my knee

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 27 12:01 AM

There was no quit in Geje Eustaquio during his ONE flyweight title defense against Adriano Moraes on Friday night, even if it meant losing his knee. Read more »

MMA: New ONE champ praises Geje Eustaquio, calls Pinoy foe ‘true warrior’

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 26 11:44 PM

Even after losing, Geje Eustaquio has gained newfound respect from the Brazilian challenger who defeated him, ONE flyweight king Adriano Moraes. Read more »

Fighters from rival MMA outfits looking to jump ship, ONE boss teases

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 22 07:10 PM

Expect more signings from other big-name MMA organizations including the UFC, said ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong. Read more »

MMA: Joshua Pacio rematch in works, as ONE exec questions bout result

Dennis Gasgonia,ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 22 06:56 PM

Chatri Sityodtong said he believes Joshua Pacio was the rightful winner of the strawweight title bout against Japan’s Yosuke Saruta over the weekend. Read more »

MMA: Defeat of Team Lakay brother fuels Geje Eustaquio ahead of ONE title fight

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 22 06:27 PM

Following his teammate’s loss over the weekend, ONE flyweight champion Geje Eustaquio became more determined to keep his title in Philippine shores. Read more »

2018 PH combat sports in review: Pacquiao back on top; Pinoy MMA reigns

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 26 09:30 PM

Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire Jr. were champions again, while their mixed-martial-arts brothers dominated the ONE Championship circuit. Read more »

Brandon Vera takes on the World

Santino Honasan
Posted at Dec 08 05:38 PM

ONE Heavyweight world champion Brandon Vera has just trumped Mauro Cerilli at this year’s championship. He talks to us about what’s next on the agenda, not just for himself but for the Filipino fighter, fast climbing the ranks of MMA. Read more »

VIDEO: Pinoy MMA fighters dominate ONE Championship victors

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Dec 03 09:42 PM

Here is a complete list of the five (5) Filipino MMA champions and their  titles in ONE Championship: Brandon Vera – World Heavyweight Champion; Eduard Folayang – World Lightweight Champion; Kevin Belingon – World Bantamweight Champion; Geje Eustaquio – World Flyweight Champion; Joshua Pacio – World Strawweight Champion Read more »

VIDEO: How to win at life, according to ONE Championship’s Chatri Sityodtong

ANC-X
Updated as of Nov 29 08:05 AM

ANCX was in Singapore in October to interview Chatri Sityodtong, Founder and Chairman of mixed martial arts company ONE Championship. He shared with us his painful beginnings, the best advice he’s been given and the advice he gives to his fans and fans of ONE Championship: “To unleash your greatness, surround yourself with people greater than you.” Read more »

Team Lakay rediscovers its Midas Touch in 2018

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Nov 27 11:09 AM

Coach Mark Sangiao turned his back on dreams of ever winning a belt for himself to guide Team Lakay into reaping a bumper harvest. Read more »

BALIKAN: Pagtubos ni Eduard Folayang sa ONE title

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 27 01:00 AM

Kampeon muli ang Pinoy mixed martial arts fighter na si Eduard Folayang. Read more »

MMA: Brandon Vera todo-puri kay Eduard Folayang

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 09:50 PM

Giit ng 34 anyos na Folayang, hindi hadlang ang kaniyang edad para magwagi sa titulo. Read more »

MMA: Why Brandon Vera ‘apologized’ to fans for another quick KO

Dennis gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 08:28 PM

No stranger to early endings, Brandon Vera said, "Everybody's always, 'Ambilis naman,' " before adding, "Sige next time labas ako ng case, ikaw naman ang pumasok." Read more »

SLIDESHOW: Vera, Folayang treat hometown fans to rousing wins

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 05:50 AM

Hometown fans who trooped to Mall of Asia Arena on Friday night got their money's worth after rousing wins by two big-name Pinoy MMA fighters. Read more »

KILALANIN: MMA fighter John "The Outlaw" Adajar

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 03:26 AM

Nag-uwi ng karangalan ang mixed martial arts fighter na si John "The Outlaw" Adajar matapos niyang makuha ang URCC Global Welterweight title. Read more »

MMA: After Hollywood-type cage comeback, Vera to focus on movies again

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 01:15 AM

The reigning ONE heavyweight champion plans to appear in 3 more movies, following his role in the acclaimed movie “BuyBust.” Read more »

MMA: Brandon Vera KO win caps victorious night for Pinoy fighters

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 24 01:02 AM

Brandon Vera has defeated Mauro Cerilli of Italy to retain the heavyweight title in the ONE: Conquest of Champions card on Friday. Read more »

MMA: Eduard Folayang reclaims ONE title in electrifying win

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 24 12:32 AM

Eduard Folayang has defeated Amir Khan of Singapore to take the lightweight championship in the ONE: Conquest of Champions card on Friday.  Read more »

MMA: Honorio Banario triumphs via unanimous decision in ONE bout

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 24 01:01 AM

Lightweight fighter Honorio Banario beats Rahul Raju of India via unanimous decision in the ONE: Conquest of Champions card on Friday. Read more »

Big night for Pinoy MMA, as Vera and Folayang lead ONE card at MoA Arena

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 23 05:44 AM

Heavyweight titlist Brandon Vera and lightweight fighter Eduard Folayang figure in ONE championship bouts at Mall of Asia Arena Friday night. Read more »