The mixed martial arts world is dominated by the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the West and ONE Championship in the East. Having a cross-promotional event featuring fighters from these two promotions is one of the ultimate dreams of many MMA fans. Having such an arrangement between UFC president Dana White and ONE Championship chairman and … Continue reading UFC vs ONE Championship fantasy fight card: Jon Jones vs Aung La N Sang, Alexander Volkanovski vs Martin Nguyen
ONE Championship’s 1st post-COVID-19 event to take place in Singapore?
ONE Championship may hold its comeback event in Singapore where it is based. The martial arts organization is set to hold "ONE: Fists of Fury" but it has yet to officially announce the event. Like almost all major sports organizations in the world, ONE Championship postponed its upcoming events when the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic started … Continue reading ONE Championship’s 1st post-COVID-19 event to take place in Singapore?
Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio attributes Baguio and Benguet’s low number of COVID-19 cases to Igorots’ discipline
Among the places in the Philippines that are considered models when it comes to dealing with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are Baguio City and Benguet. A resident of both, reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 24, attributes this to the discipline of the Igorot people. “The Baguio-Benguet area is somehow one … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio attributes Baguio and Benguet’s low number of COVID-19 cases to Igorots’ discipline
Team Lakay’s Honorio Banario shares what Igorots do during COVID-19 pandemic
Former ONE Featherweight World Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario, 30, of Mankayan, Benguet, Philippines and Jessica Olsim Banario's son Stone Banario was born in 2019. While the world is dealing with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Igorot mixed martial artist is spending his quarantine time as a hands-on father. “Well, I’m at the province … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Honorio Banario shares what Igorots do during COVID-19 pandemic
Team Lakay’s Geje Eustaquio: Igorots are very resilient people
Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio, 31, believes that Igorots are handling the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic well. For the former ONE Flyweight World Champion, this has something to do with the genes and lifestyle. “Being an Igorot, most especially (with) the genes (that we have) and the lifestyle that we live, has really helped us during this … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Geje Eustaquio: Igorots are very resilient people
What keeps Team Lakay’s Lito Adiwang busy while quarantined during COVID-19 pandemic
Igorot mixed martial artist Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang, 27, recently shared how he has been spending his quarantined time while the world is dealing with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Training at Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, he is one of the top strawweight MMA fighters of Singapore-based martial arts organization ONE Championship. … Continue reading What keeps Team Lakay’s Lito Adiwang busy while quarantined during COVID-19 pandemic
Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad enjoys fatherhood while quarantined in Baguio during COVID-19 pandemic
As Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, 26, of the Philippines said, it is important to see situations with a silver lining. For ONE Championship athlete Danny "The King" Kingad, 24, of Baguio City, Philippines, being quarantined during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic means more time with his son Gleuordan Adriel Kingad, who was born on … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Danny Kingad enjoys fatherhood while quarantined in Baguio during COVID-19 pandemic
Team Lakay’s Edward Kelly: Igorots are physically strong, naturally healthy
Edward “The Ferocious” Kelly, 35, is currently quarantined in Bataan, Philippines while the world is battling against the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Mountain Province native is one of the Igorot mixed martial artists who are within the famed Team Lakay stable in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines. ”The Igorots are physically strong because we are … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Edward Kelly: Igorots are physically strong, naturally healthy
Team Lakay’s Kevin Belingon: We Igorots are taught to be self-reliant
A proud Igorot, Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon, 32, of Ifugao, Philippines is making innovative ways to survive not only as an individual but also as a mixed martial artist during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The former ONE Bantamweight World Champion is taking it to social media to demonstrate how he is doing this. “As a proud … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Kevin Belingon: We Igorots are taught to be self-reliant
Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang: Igorots’ binnadang is very important during COVID-19 pandemic
Binnadang is the Igorot version of the Filipino bayanihan, which is communal cooperation especially during trying times. Igorot mixed martial arts veteran Eduard "Landslide" Folayang, 36, of the Philippines recently talked about the importance of volunteerism and charity during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Knowing how to follow the rules and being helpful are the … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang: Igorots’ binnadang is very important during COVID-19 pandemic
