Danny Kingad (©ONE Championship)

Will Baguio City’s Danny Kingad become ONE Championship’s flyweight world champion?

To become the ONE Championship's flyweight world champion- that is the goal of undefeated mixed martial artist Danny Kingad, 22, of Team Lakay at “ONE: Legends of the World” on November 10, 2017 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. For him to achieve this goal, he has to dethrone Adriano Moraes, … Continue reading Will Baguio City’s Danny Kingad become ONE Championship’s flyweight world champion?

Drew Arellano, Conan Altatis

Why Drew Arellano, Iya Villania can’t forget Baguio City’s Café by the Ruins

As a mixed martial arts fan, I was happy to learn that television host Drew Arellano was into sports. He is a triathlete who owns an online store called Vamos, which sells sports attire and paraphernalia. Along with his friends, Arellano opened Tri Temple, a gym and sports store in Makati City that caters to … Continue reading Why Drew Arellano, Iya Villania can’t forget Baguio City’s Café by the Ruins

Mark 'Mugen' Striegl

The Striegl is real: Meet Mark Striegl, MMA fighter-model-PE teacher based in Baguio City

Mark Edward Martinez Striegl, 29, was born in Tokyo, Japan. His American father is from New York, United States while his Filipino mother is from Calapan, Mindoro, Philippines. Striegl finished grade school and high school in Japan where his parents work as international teachers. For university, he moved to San Diego, California, USA and pursued … Continue reading The Striegl is real: Meet Mark Striegl, MMA fighter-model-PE teacher based in Baguio City

Baguio City Councilor Michael Lawana with Cordilleran fighters and coaches

4 Cordillerans to compete in 2017 IFMA Muaythai World Youth Championship in Bangkok, Thailand

Four young Cordillerans are competing at the 2017 International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA) Muaythai World Youth Championship. The international martial arts event will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from August 1-11, 2017. Rosemarie Recto, 17, was a gold medalist in the 2017 Muaythai National Open both in the first leg held from March 3-5, … Continue reading 4 Cordillerans to compete in 2017 IFMA Muaythai World Youth Championship in Bangkok, Thailand

Baguio fighters dominate Philippines’ 2017 Muay Thai National Open again

Baguio City was the overall champion at the second leg of the Philippines’ 2017 Muay Thai National Open held at Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines from May 19-21, 2017. The fighters from the city garnered 17 gold, 15 silver and 8 bronze medals. Adding to the success of Cordilleran fighters during the … Continue reading Baguio fighters dominate Philippines’ 2017 Muay Thai National Open again

Mark Striegl, Brandon Vera (©ONE Championship)

Baguio City’s Mark Striegl decisions Bulgaria’s Sotir Kichukov at ‘ONE: Age of Domination’ in Pasay City

“Mugen” Mark Striegl, 28, of Baguio City, Philippines was one of the winners at “ONE: Age of Domination“. It marked the American-Filipino mixed martial artist’s second ONE Championship victory. Featuring 11 MMA matches, “ONE: Age of Dominations” was held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on December 2, 2016. In the … Continue reading Baguio City’s Mark Striegl decisions Bulgaria’s Sotir Kichukov at ‘ONE: Age of Domination’ in Pasay City

Mark Striegl, Conan Altatis

Asian MMA superstar Mark Striegl can cook pizza from scratch

Mark "Mugen" Striegl loves to eat and cook pizza. We talked about his passion for cooking in a one-on-one interview with the Asian mixed martial arts superstar earlier today in a newly opened restaurant in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, where I am currently based. "After I'm done fighting, I'd like to have my own … Continue reading Asian MMA superstar Mark Striegl can cook pizza from scratch

Baguio City’s Mark Striegl submits Casey Suire at ‘ONE: Valor of Champions’ in Pasay City, Philippines

"Mugen" Mark Striegl, 26, of Baguio City, Philippines was one of the winners at "ONE: Valor of Champions". It marked the American-Filipino mixed martial artist's first ONE Championship victory. Featuring eight MMA matches, "ONE: Valor of Champions" was held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 24, … Continue reading Baguio City’s Mark Striegl submits Casey Suire at ‘ONE: Valor of Champions’ in Pasay City, Philippines