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Angela Lee proud of brother Christian’s successful ONE FC debut

Dec 14, 2015 - 7:52 PM

To be honest I was definitely more nervous for Christian in his fight After he won I felt a little bit of relief MMA fighter Angela Lee says of brother Christian

SIBLING LOVE. Angela Lee is proud her brother Christian for his impressive ONE Championship debut. Photos by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Pinoy fighter Eugene Toquero charms fans with charisma at ONE event

Dec 13, 2015 - 4:53 PM

Filipino MMA fighter Eugene Toquero not only wins his fight at ONE: Spirit of Champions but he also wins over the fans once again without question

HAIR STROKE. Eugene Toquero strokes his hair several times to the amusement of the crowd at ONE Championship's "Spirit of Champions". Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

ONE FC fighter Mark Striegl promises to bounce back from submission loss

Dec 13, 2015 - 1:19 PM

In a post on Instagram Mark Striegl promises he will bounce back strong from his loss to Reece McLaren at ONE Championship s Spirit of Champions

BOUNCE BACK. Fil-Am Mark Striegl (right) vows to be back 'stronger, faster and more enduring' after upset loss to Reece McLaren at ONE FC's Manila event. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

VLOG: Filipinos Brandon Vera, Eugene Toquero victorious at ONE FC's 'Spirit of Champions'

Dec 12, 2015 - 9:30 PM

In the middle of the fightcard a moment of silence is held for fighter Yang Jian Bing who passed away Friday afternoon

Homecourt doesn't always translate to victory for Filipinos in ONE Championship

Dec 12, 2015 - 2:59 PM

Brandon Vera s KO of Paul Cheng was a moment of pride for Filipino fighters but Pinoys haven t always fared as well on their home turf in ONE Championship

CHAMPION. Brandon Vera became ONE's second Filipino champion, following Honorio Banario's featherweight title win in 2013. File photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

IN PHOTOS: Fil-Am Brandon Vera demolishes Paul Cheng in Manila

Dec 12, 2015 - 2:07 PM

Vera scores a vicious knockout while Julaton Striegl suffer defeats at ONE Championship s Spirit of Champions event in Manila

CHAMPION. Brandon Vera hoists the inaugural heavyweight world championship after defeating Paul Cheng. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Knockout loss to Brandon Vera sends Paul Cheng into retirement

Dec 12, 2015 - 10:42 AM

After suffering an excruciating knockout defeat at the hands of Filipino American Brandon Vera Paul Cheng has decided to hang up his gloves for good

RETIRED. Paul Cheng has decided that his fighting career is over. Photo by Josh Abelda/Rappler

Vera destroys Cheng in 26 seconds, becomes first ONE heavyweight champ

Dec 11, 2015 - 11:26 PM

Fil Am fighter Brandon Vera delivers a head kick to Paul Cheng to crown himself heavyweight champ

26 SECONDS. Brandon Vera wins the first-ever heavyweight world championship via knockout of Paul Cheng in 26 seconds. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Reece McLaren upsets Mark Striegl with submission win

Dec 11, 2015 - 11:06 PM

The 24 year old Australian Reece McLaren improves his professional record to 8 4 and spoils the championship aspirations of Mark Striegl who downgrades to 14 2

UPSET. Australia's Reece McLaren (left) releases the rear-naked choke after Filipino-American Mark Striegl taps out at ONE: Spirit of Champions. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Angela Lee pays tribute to MMA fighter who died before ONE FC card

Dec 11, 2015 - 10:20 PM

He s a great guy he keeps smiling he s an awesome person and he will be missed an emotional Angela Lee says of Yang Jian Bing during ONE: Spirit of Champions

IN HONOR. Angela Lee honors the late Yang Jian Bing who died Friday afternoon, December 11 before ONE: Spirit of Champions. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Ana Julaton loses decision to Russian foe in ONE FC return

Dec 11, 2015 - 10:07 PM

All 3 cageside officials unanimously favor Irina Mazepa who improves her mixed martial arts record to 2 0 Ana Julaton falls to 2 2

UNANIMOUS DECISION. Ana Julaton falls to Irina Mazepa via unanimous decision at ONE: Spirit of Champions. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

MMA fighter slated for ONE FC card dies before show

Dec 11, 2015 - 5:56 PM

ONE Championship CEO Victor Cui reveals the news just hours before the first bell for its year end event at Mall of Asia Arena

TRAGEDY. MMA fighter Jianbing Yang has died, ONE Championship boss Victor Cui confirms, though his cause of death has not been formally announced. Photo by Tapology.com

HIGHLIGHTS: ONE: Spirit of Champions

Dec 11, 2015 - 2:37 PM

Go through the highlights ONE Championship s Spirit of Champions event in Manila

Eustaquio remains grateful despite bout’s cancellation

Dec 11, 2015 - 2:02 PM

Filipino Geje Eustaquio posts a statement on his Facebook account about his scrapped fight against China s Yang Jian Bing at ONE: Spirit of Champions

FALL OUT. Geje Eustaquio's opponent was reportedly overweight but neither fighter stepped on the scale in front of reporters. File Photo by Nevin Reyes/Rappler

WATCH: Ana Julaton ranks her top 4 career winning moments

Dec 11, 2015 - 1:45 PM

As Ana Julaton enters the cage once more on Friday night the 35 year old Filipina American lists down her top 4 winning moments in both boxing and MMA

WATCH: MMA fighter Mark Striegl ranks his 5 best wins

Dec 11, 2015 - 4:22 AM

Fil Am fighter Mark Striegl looks back at 5 victories that have shaped his career ahead of his fight at ONE Championship: Spirit of Champions in Manila

WARRIOR. Mark Striegl excelled in other organizations before making his debut in ONE Championship. File photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

WATCH: Vera, Julaton show skills at ONE Championship’s media workout

Dec 10, 2015 - 7:10 PM

Check out how ONE s fighters prepare for their upcoming matches

Mark Striegl on fighting in UFC: ‘Never say never’

Dec 10, 2015 - 4:28 PM

The Fil Am fighter won t close the doors on his dream of fighting in the UFC despite being one of ONE Championship s rising stars

WARRIOR. Mark Striegl excelled in other organizations before making his debut in ONE Championship. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

ONE FC boss admits Paul Cheng was Brandon Vera's back-up foe

Dec 10, 2015 - 3:26 PM

ONE Championship chief Victor Cui confides with Rappler that the working relationship with Chi Lewis Parry started to sour when Parry refused to show up at the kick off press conference this past October

NEW OPPONENT. Brandon Vera will now face Paul Cheng after Chi Lewis Parry withdrew from the ONE Champion title fight. File photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Ana Julaton advises aspiring Filipina fighters to ‘be who you are’

Dec 10, 2015 - 1:02 PM

For all the young ladies out there in the Philippines no matter what anyone says never let that be a limit to what you want to do says MMA fighter Ana Julaton

BE WHO YOU ARE. Ana Julaton advices aspiring Filipina fighters to stay true to themselves and be proud of who they are. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Expect a different Ana Julaton at ONE: Spirit of Champions

Dec 10, 2015 - 12:29 AM

Fil Am Ana Julaton is keen to showcase her improvement as an MMA prizefighter in her return to the cage against Irina Mazepa at ONE: Spirit of Champions

BRAND NEW ANA. Ana Julaton says she will enter the ONE FC cage at Spirit of Champions this time feeling more like an MMA fighter than a boxer. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Meet the 'Unstoppables': Brother-sister MMA duo makes Manila debut

Dec 09, 2015 - 3:29 PM

Submission specialist Angela Lee and debuting Christian Lee will compete at ONE Championship s event at Mall of Asia Arena this Friday

FIGHTING SIBLINGS. Angela (L) and Christian Lee (R) practice in the gym ahead of their fights at Mall of Asia Arena. Photo by Jay Directo/AFP

ONE Championship: Striegl aims for statement win vs replacement foe

Dec 09, 2015 - 12:37 PM

The Filipino American fighter hopes to end the year on a high note

NEW FOE. Mark Striegl says he has adjusted his fight plan to his new opponent. File photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

WATCH: Vera sends harsh message to Parry for withdrawing from fight

Dec 09, 2015 - 12:03 PM

Brandon Vera holds no shots back as he insults Parry for backing out of their fight

NO HOLDS BARRED. Brandon Vera's lates video clip is a must-watch. File photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Parry pulls out of ONE FC title fight vs Vera; Cheng to replace

Dec 08, 2015 - 10:51 PM

Brandon Vera will now face Paul Cheng at ONE Championship Spirit of Champions in Manila

NEW OPPONENT. Brandon Vera will now face Paul Cheng after Chi Lewis Parry withdrew from the ONE Champion title fight. File photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Eustaquio, Toquero added to ONE FC’s Manila event in December

Nov 23, 2015 - 8:48 PM

Filipinos Geje Eustaquio and Eugene Toquero will take on Chinese foes at the ONE: Spirit of Champions event in December

Geje Eustaquio will clash with Chinese flyweight Yang Jian Bing at ONE: Spirit of Champions. File Photo by Nevin Reyes/Rappler

Vera promises long, painful night for Parry in ONE FC title fight

Oct 29, 2015 - 1:08 PM

Fil Am fighter Brandon Vera wants to make British fighter Chi Lewis Parry pay for accusing him of ducking the fight

NO MORE MR. NICE GUY. Brandon Vera isn't playing nice after his British opponent called him out. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Vera, Parry to face off at ONE FC Manila press conference

Oct 13, 2015 - 12:37 PM

Before Brandon Vera and Chi Lewis Parry set foot inside the ONE Championship cage both heavyweights will see eye to eye at a press conference

THE TRUTH. Fil-Am MMA fighter Brandon Vera will meet face-to-face with British big man Chi Lewis Parry. File photo by Paolo Seen/Rappler

Eric Kelly eager to fight for ONE Championship again

Jul 25, 2015 - 2:21 PM

Filipino fighter Eric Kelly wants to get back in the cage after spending a year on the sidelines due to his rocky relationship with ONE Championship

CAGE RETURN. Pinoy MMA fighter Eric Kelly, seen here against USA's Jens Pulver, wants to put the animosity behind him and fight for ONE Championship again. File photo by Josh Albelda

ONE Championship returns to PH in December

Jul 17, 2015 - 12:45 PM

ONE: Spirit of Champions will be the MMA company s second and final Philippine show of 2015

Team Lakay's Eduard Folayang lands a kick during a kick during a loss in December. File photo by Rappler