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MMA: Honorio Banario trains cautiously to avoid injured competitors’ fate

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 06:31 AM

Honorio Banario and a handful of Filipinos headline the ONE Championship card at Mall of Asia Arena on August 2. Read more »

MMA: Danny Kingad finds comfort fighting alongside Lakay teammates

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 11:14 PM

Danny Kingad takes on Reece McLaren in the semifinals of the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix at Mall of Asia Arena on August 2. 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: Folayang looks to get back on winning track

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 24 05:14 PM

Former ONE lightweight world champion Eduard "Landslide" Folayang looks to get his career back on track when he takes on a dream opponent, Eddie "The Underground King" Alvarez, at ONE: Dawn of Heroes on August 2 at the Mall of Asia Arena.  Read more »

ONE Championship: Edward Kelly inspired to be featured alongside Folayang, Kingad

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 23 05:30 PM

Edward Kelly feels motivated ahead of his MMA match against Chinese fighter “The Stalker” Xie Bin this August 2 at Mall of Asia Arena as he fights alongside some of his team mates. Read more »

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'

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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 »