Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio is hungry

One mixed martial artist who knows how it feels to be the defending champion and to be the challenger is Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 23, who trains at Team Lakay in Baguio City, Philippines. He is scheduled to have his rematch with reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Yosuke “Tobizaru” Saruta, 31, who trains at Wajutsu … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio is hungry

Japan’s Yosuke Saruta is new ONE Strawweight World Champion

Fighting out of of Saitama, Japan, Yosuke "Tobizaru" Saruta, 31, has been crowned as the new strawweight king of ONE Championship. The Japanese fighter was one of the winners at "ONE: Eternal Glory." Featuring 10 mixed martial arts bouts and two Muay Thai contests, “ONE: Eternal Glory” is the first ONE Championship event in 2019. In the … Continue reading Japan’s Yosuke Saruta is new ONE Strawweight World Champion

Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio to face Yosuke Saruta not Hayato Suzuki at ‘ONE: Eternal Glory’

Training out of Team Lakay in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 22, is set to defend his belt as the reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion for the first time. He was scheduled to have his rematch with Hayato Suzuki, 32, at “ONE: Eternal Glory” at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 19, 2019. … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio to face Yosuke Saruta not Hayato Suzuki at ‘ONE: Eternal Glory’

Cerebellar cyst cancels Joshua Pacio vs Hayato Suzuki rematch in Indonesia?

Hayato Suzuki, 32, of Takahagi City, Ibaraki, Japan was originally scheduled to challenge reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 22, of La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines in the first ONE Championship event in 2019. However, the Japanese challenger was pulled out from the card due to health concerns. Titled “ONE: Eternal Glory,” the event … Continue reading Cerebellar cyst cancels Joshua Pacio vs Hayato Suzuki rematch in Indonesia?

ONE Championship’s Joshua Pacio vs Hayato Suzuki rematch to be aired in the U.S. via Turner Sports?

After dominating the mixed martial arts scene in Asia for years, ONE Championship is reportedly entering America. The Singapore-based martial arts organization is expected to broadcast its events in the United States starting 2019. ONE Championship and Turner Sports have signed a three-year broadcast deal, sources told ESPN. The deal is said to be taking … Continue reading ONE Championship’s Joshua Pacio vs Hayato Suzuki rematch to be aired in the U.S. via Turner Sports?

Joshua Pacio vs Hayato Suzuki rematch at ‘ONE: Eternal Glory’ in Jakarta, Indonesia

Representing Team Lakay, reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua "The Passion" Pacio, 22, of La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines will defend his title for the first time at "ONE: Eternal Glory." His challenger will be Hayato Suzuki, 32, of Takahagi City, Ibaraki, Japan. "ONE: Eternal Glory" will take place at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia … Continue reading Joshua Pacio vs Hayato Suzuki rematch at ‘ONE: Eternal Glory’ in Jakarta, Indonesia

[EXCLUSIVE] Joshua Pacio: Eduard Folayang vs Amir Khan fight will be a back-and-forth, explosive action

Reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua "The Passion" Pacio, 22, of La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines is currently in Metro Manila, Philippines to support the upcoming bout of his Team Lakay teammate Eduard "Landslide" Folayang, 35, of Baguio City, Philippines. The latter will face Amir Khan, 24, of Singapore at "ONE: Conquest of Champions." Folayang and … Continue reading [EXCLUSIVE] Joshua Pacio: Eduard Folayang vs Amir Khan fight will be a back-and-forth, explosive action

Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio dedicates ONE Championship belt to Typhoon Mangkhut victims in Itogon, Benguet

On September 15, 2018, Typhoon Mangkhut, locally named Ompong, killed several people in Itogon, Benguet. On September 22, 2018, Igorot mixed martial arts star Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, 22, was crowned the new ONE Strawweight World Champion “ONE: Conquest of Heroes” and dedicated his victory to the victims of the typhoon. Representing Team Lakay of Baguio City, Philippines, … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio dedicates ONE Championship belt to Typhoon Mangkhut victims in Itogon, Benguet

Team Lakay’s 3 ONE Championship champions: Geje Eustaquio, Kevin Belingon, Joshua Pacio

Founded by Mark Sangiao, the mixed martial arts team based in Baguio City, Philippines called Team Lakay now has three reigning world champions in ONE Championship. They are Geje "Gravity" Eustaquio, 29, Kevin "The Silencer" Belingon, 30, and Joshua "The Passion" Pacio, 22. Eustaquio became the ONE Interim Flyweight World Champion on January 26, 2018. … Continue reading Team Lakay’s 3 ONE Championship champions: Geje Eustaquio, Kevin Belingon, Joshua Pacio

Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio is new ONE Strawweight World Champion

It was sweeter the second time around for Joshua "The Passion" Pacio, 22, of Baguio City, Philippines. Representing Team Lakay, the Filipino mixed martial artist failed to capture the ONE Strawweight World Champion title the first time he fought for it but he finally earned the title in his second attempt. Pacio became the new ONE Strawweight … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio is new ONE Strawweight World Champion