ONE In The Media

After overcoming a legend, Eduard Folayang is set to defend the gold in front of his own countrymen. This will be Folayang’s first defense after winning the ONE lightweight title from Shinya Aoki in November and he’ll be doing it at Mall of Asia Arena.

It’s only been a little over two months since Filipino mixed martial artist and Team Lakay superstar Eduard Folayang shocked the world and captured the ONE Championship lightweight title against Shinya Aoki in Singapore. Since then, Folayang has had his fair share of media obligations, and his hometown of Baguio even threw a celebratory parade in his honor.

Jakarta. Indonesian fighter Priscilla Hertati Lumban Gaol is about to join a growing list of elite female mixed martial arts talents in Asia. Priscilla, fondly known as “Tati” among her peers, has trained in various disciplines, such as kickboxing and Wushu Sanshou. In addition, she has also competed in numerous international tournaments, including at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

Conor McGregor may be considered one of the best MMA fighters in the world, but a fellow featherweight competing on the other side of the world Martin Nguyen is quickly seeing his star rise. Fighting in Asia’s biggest mixed martial arts promotion ONE Championship, Nguyen’s profile was sky rocketing before a title fight defeat derailed his stardom.

ONE Championship has announced the renewal of its partnership with Tune Talk. Both companies have been working closely since 2012, bringing Asian mixed martial arts to greater heights. ONE Championship chief executive officer Victor Cui stated: “I’m thrilled to be working with Tune Talk and the AirAsia family as our extended partnership signifies another monumental moment for the sport of mixed martial arts and ONE Championship.

MANILA — Iran’s Kamal “Prince of Persia” Shalorus hopes he gets the chance to fight Eduard “The Landslide” Folayang again, this time for the ONE Championship lightweight title. Shalorus, who will take on Malaysian-Kiwi standout Ev Ting in the main event of ONE: Throne of Tigers next week, said a lot has changed since he first fought Folayang. “The division had a major facelift. There are more talented fighters in the division right now.”