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MMA: Alvarez feels Folayang match can be 'Fight of the Year'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 04:44 PM

American mixed martial arts veteran Eddie "The Underground King" Alvarez will get a shot at redemption when he takes on local hero Eduard "Landslide" Folayang at ONE: Dawn of Heroes on August 2 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Read more »

Back from rock bottom, Rolando Gabriel Dy seeks another chance at UFC glory

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Jul 18 10:59 PM

The son of a legendary boxing bad boy, the MMA fighter went through a messy period after being let go of the famed Las Vegas promotion. But after a string of comeback wins, he’s ready for a chance at a return to the octagon. Read more »

Brandon Vera: “I want to make history. No one's going to stop me”

Nissi Icasiano
Posted at Jul 18 04:30 PM

With a pristine ONE record, an upcoming bout against Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang, and the possibility of making history once again, the Fil-Am MMA star, at 41 years old, shows no signs of slowing down. Read more »

MMA: Alvarez, Folayang battle for spot in ONE Lightweight Grand Prix Finals

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 15 05:15 PM

The highly anticipated showdown between Eduard "Landslide" Folayang and Eddie "The Underground King" Alvarez will be for a spot in the finals of the ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix. Read more »

MMA prodigal fighter Eric Kelly pleads for a last chance at redemption

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Jul 11 10:24 PM

The man from Baguio started his MMA career with a resounding win that got the attention of the world. But after a string of losses that spanned years—and a gambling addiction that made him spiral out of control—he finds himself rallying for one final fight. Read more »

ONE: Belingon to adjust defense ahead of rematch vs Fernandes

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 11 06:17 PM

Former ONE bantamweight champion Kevin Belingon is starting early with his preparations against his Brazilian nemesis Bibiano Fernandes whom he will be facing for the fourth time in October.   Read more »

MMA: Folayang has more in his arsenal vs Alvarez, teammates say

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 09 07:50 PM

Eddie Alvarez’s reputation as an MMA superstar can be intimidating, but members of Team Lakay are all solid in their belief that their Eduard Folayang will be able to overcome “The Underground King” on August 2. Read more »

ONE: Kingad to take on McLaren after Akhmetov injury

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 08 05:07 PM

An injury to Kairat Akhmetov has paved the way for Reece McLaren to challenge Danny Kingad in the semifinals of the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix on August 2, when ONE: Dawn of Heroes is held at the Mall of Asia Arena. Read more »

MMA: Vera, Belingon to be featured in title matches in ONE's 100th event

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 03 08:05 PM

ONE heavyweight champion Brandon Vera and former bantamweight king Kevin Belingon will be making their return to the cage when ONE Championship holds its historic 100th live event in Tokyo, Japan in October. Read more »

MMA: Kingad focuses on beating Akhmetov before setting sights on Johnson

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 25 08:51 PM

“The King” cannot afford to lose focus at this stage of the ONE Flyweight Grand Prix tournament. 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 »

MMA: Back to drawing board for Sabanal after 2nd straight loss

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 16 07:05 PM

Angelie Sabanal left the ONE Championship ring in disappointed on Saturday night, having lost via submission to promotional newcomer Itsuki Hirata in the preliminary card of ONE: Legendary Quest at the Baoshan Arena in Shanghai, China. Read more »

ONE: Folayang to take on Eddie Alvarez in Manila in August

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 06:00 PM

After losing his lightweight championship last March, Filipino mixed martial arts star Eduard Folayang returns to action on August in ONE Championship's "Dawn of Heroes" fight card at the Mall of Asia Arena. Read more »

ONE: Brandon Vera calls for training partners

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 27 01:34 PM

ONE world heavyweight champion Brandon Vera is calling on training partners who can help him prepare for his showdown against Aung La N Sang in October.   Read more »

VIDEO: Watch out for these aspiring MMA titleholders

ANCX Staff
Updated as of May 21 05:52 PM

Team Lakay sets the stage for future mixed martial arts champs with its semi-annual bouts in the North. Kapangan, Benguet, which hosted the championship for the fourth time, is a breeding ground for future superstar fighters. Read more »

MMA: Ex ONE champion Geje Eustaquio returns to winning ways

Santino Honasan, ABS-CBN Sports
Updated as of May 17 11:23 PM

Geje Eustaquio beat Kim Sung Kyu of South Korea via unanimous decision in a ONE Championship flyweight bout in Singapore on Friday. Read more »

ONE: Geje Eustaquio wants more tactical fight vs Korean opponent

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 10 01:46 AM

Former ONE flyweight champion Geje Eustaquio knows he will need to execute his game plan perfectly when he meets Kim Kyu Sung in Singapore on May 17. Read more »

MMA: Certifying agents a step toward protecting fighters, says ONE boss

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 04 08:45 PM

Agents representing MMA athletes fighting in the ONE Championship promotion will need to be certified by the company. Read more »

MMA: Geje Eustaquio considers fight next month a fresh start

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 25 11:57 PM

The Team Lakay fighter plans to unveil a new version of himself when he begins his comeback trail in ONE: Enter The Dragon in Singapore on May 17. Read more »

Joshua Pacio, Edward Kelly wins a shot in the arm for slumping Team Lakay

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 13 11:57 PM

After reeling from several title loses, Team Lakay breathed a sigh of relief with a pair of big victories on Friday night in ONE: Roots of Honor.   Read more »