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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 »

Kevin Belingon wants a knockout win to get Team Lakay back on track

Nissi Icasiano
Posted at Aug 08 05:30 PM

While his stable struggles to get up from a terrible losing skid, the man nicknamed "The Silencer" prepares for his fourth tussle against his Brazilian rival. He and his stable need a win, one that would leave no room for doubt. Read more »

ONE Championship is launching a reality show to find the next best Filipino fighter

Nissi Icasiano
Posted at Aug 08 12:58 PM

According to the promotion's big boss Chatri Sityodtong, they have a lot of things cooking up for the Philippine market—not the least of which is a 2020 reality show competition that searches the archipelago for the next Filipino champion. The prize? A $100,000 contract. 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 »

MMA: Will Brandon Vera’s lack of cage activity put him at a disadvantage?

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 09:29 PM

ONE heavyweight champion Brandon Vera has fought only 4 times since joining the Asian-based promotion in 2014. 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 »

MMA: Danny Kingad has tools to adjust to replacement foe, says coach

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 02 06:26 AM

Danny Kingad will bank on his "well-rounded" fighting skills when he takes on Reece McLaren in a ONE flyweight bout at Mall of Asia Arena on Friday. Read more »

‘Sports U’: Team Lakay ibinida ang kanilang mga signature move

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 02 02:06 AM

Silipin kung ano ang mga signature move na nagpasikat sa mga miyembro ng Team Lakay. Read more »

MMA: Is there a weakness in Eddie Alvarez’s game that Folayang can exploit?

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Updated as of Aug 02 04:56 PM

Eduard Folayang and Eddie Alvarez clash in the semifinals of a ONE promotion at Mall of Asia Arena on Friday. 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 »

ONE: Honorio Banario ready to adapt, as opponent comes in as replacement

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 01 05:26 AM

Honorio Banario made some adjustments in his preparations as he takes on a Dae Sung Park in ONE: Dawn of Heroes Friday. Read more »

Koyomi Matsushima is looking to erase a stinging Manila memory

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Aug 02 04:24 PM

While the Japanese fighter has been doing well inside the ONE cage, his lone loss in the Philippines three years ago is a monkey he's been itching to get off his back. He gets his shot on Friday against an opponent who's been on a tear.  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 »

ONE: Folayang determined to prove doubters wrong again

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 31 02:30 AM

Losing the ONE lightweight title in Japan earlier this year, no doubt, hurt Eduard Folayang, but he is ready to redeem himself. Read more »

ONE: Alvarez willing to take villain's role vs Folayang

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 08:09 PM

Decorated mixed martial arts champion Eddie Alvarez admitted that for most part of his career, he comes into the fight as the "hero." Read more »

MMA: Wakamatsu ready to test himself against Eustaquio

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 01:03 PM

Yuya "Little Piranha" Wakamatsu surprised many by putting up a tough fight against Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson when they fought last May in Japan. Read more »