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With Team Lakay’s success on the global stage, has Philippine MMA reached a Golden Age?

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Nov 14 09:01 AM

 A fight camp in La Trinidad, Benguet produces the country’s top MMA fighters. Read more »

VIDEO: The new undisputed ONE Bantamweight World Champion

ANC-X
Posted at Nov 13 07:22 PM

It was a highly anticipated rematch of MMA artists Filipino Kevin Belingon and Brazilian Bibiano Fernandes Friday, November 9 in Singapore. After 5 rounds of heart stopping action, Belingon dethroned Fernandes as ONE Bantamweight World Champion. The win was a product of over two years of hard work and improvement on the part of Belingon. Read more »

MMA: Pinay math professor seeks second win in ONE Championship

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 06:51 PM

Filipina math professor Angelie Sabanal is looking to bag her second career victory when she takes on Southeast Asian Games wushu bronze medalist Priscilla Hertati Lumban Gaol of Indonesia in ONE: Warrior’s Dream this Saturday. Read more »

‘We’re even now’: Kevin Belingon on his win over Brazil’s Bibiano Fernandes

Santino Honasan
Updated as of Nov 13 08:23 AM

Kevin Belingon’s world title win was the product of over two years of hard work and improvement. Read more »

MMA: Belingon is now undisputed ONE bantamweight champion

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 10 12:50 AM

Kevin Belingon was crowned as the undisputed ONE bantamweight champion by scoring a split decision over Bibiano Fernandes at the main event of ONE: Heart of the Lion at Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday. Read more »

MMA: Folayang leads Team Lakay’s victory in 2018 Global Martial Arts Awards

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 06:58 PM

Former lightweight champion Eduard Folayang won big for Team Lakay and Philippine mixed martial arts (MMA) after he was chosen Martial Arts Hero of the Year at the 2018 Global Martial Arts Awards. Read more »

MMA: Former UFC champ Miesha Tate joins ONE Championship as Vice President

Santino Honasan, ABS-CBN Sports
Updated as of Nov 09 04:54 PM

ONE Championship has added yet another big name to their family, as former UFC and Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion Miesha "Cupcake" Tate is set to join the Asian mixed martial arts promotion. Read more »

Belingon vs Fernandes: an informed assessment of 2 MMA champs

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Nov 10 05:59 AM

The championship belt is a symbolic ornament of honor and glory. Who will take it home? Read more »

The sport of MMA is no longer just a man's world

Santino Honasan
Updated as of Nov 09 02:32 PM

More women are showing that even in an MMA cage, what men can do, women can do just as good, or even better. Read more »

MMA: Folayang, Team Lakay dominate 2018 Global Martial Arts Awards

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 01:46 AM

Eduard Folayang took home the Martial Arts Hero of the Year award, while Team Lakay, Mark Sangiao and Joshua Pacio also received recognition. Read more »

It’s now or never for Filipino knockout artist Kevin Belingon

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Nov 09 01:03 PM

He faces his Brazilian archnemesis who beat him two years ago,  but now he is smarter and stronger. Read more »

Finding heroes: MMA's popularity goes beyond what's in the cage

Santino Honasan
Updated as of Nov 08 07:31 PM

What is it about the sport that has more and more people tuning in? Simply put, people enjoy watching a good fight.  Read more »

ANALYSIS: Mayweather's switch to octagon could prove biggest test

Philip O'Connor and Jack Tarrant, Reuters
Updated as of Nov 05 05:15 PM

Floyd Mayweather's route to boxing greatness has been carefully crafted without taking unnecessary risks, yet his announcement of a fight for a Japanese mixed martial arts organization later this month could be his biggest gamble yet. Read more »

Boxing: Mayweather to fight in Japan on New Year's Eve

Mayuko Ono, Reuters
Posted at Nov 05 12:46 PM

Floyd Mayweather could be set for a stunning detour into the world of mixed martial arts after signing with Japanese promoters Rizin Fighting Federation. Read more »

MMA: What Kevin Belingon needs to overcome highly fancied opponent

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 01 12:04 AM

Kevin Belingon battles ONE bantamweight champion Bibiano Fernandes in Singapore on November 8. Read more »

Eduard Folayang confident he will rejoin list of country’s MMA champs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 31 05:57 AM

Eduard Folayang confident he will rejoin list of country’s MMA champs Read more »

Demetrious Johnson explains decision to jump to ONE Championship

Santino Honasan, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Oct 29 04:26 PM

Former long-time UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson is about embark on a new chapter in his career with Asian mixed martial arts powerhouse ONE Championship.  Read more »

Demetrious Johnson officially headed to ONE Championship

Santino Honasan, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Oct 28 10:10 AM

It's official. Read more »

MMA: Brandon Vera returns to action in ONE event at MoA Arena

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 05:34 PM

After nearly two years, Brandon Vera returns to the cage to defend his heavyweight title against Italy's Mauro Cerilli on November 23. Read more »

MMA: Pinoy kickboxer to compete in ONE Super Series

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 23 04:15 PM

Ryan Jakiri makes his promotional debut against China’s Han Zi Hao in a three-round bantamweight kickboxing bout in the undercard of ONE: Pursuit of Greatness on Friday at the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. Read more »