The Philippines has produced top boxers and fighters in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). MMA is also known as cage fighting. This sport can be brutal at times, but it is adored by people worldwide.
Here are the best Filipino fighters in MMA
10. Honorio Banario |
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| Honorio Banario began learning martial arts at the age of 16 in order to protect himself from bullies, overcome his low self-esteem, and stay away from vice. It turned out to be a life-changing decision that catapulted him to international fame. |  |
| Born: September 25, 1989, Mankayan | |
| Age: 34 | |
| Nickname: "The Rock" | |
| Association: Lakay MMA | |
9. Mark Striegl |
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| Mark Striegl is a Filipino-American professional fighter MMA world champ. Striegl grew up in Japan during the heyday of Pride FC, and watching Japan's biggest MMA show on TV was part of his daily routine. He quickly followed in his brother's footsteps, training in Tae Kwon Do and wrestling before transitioning to MMA during his university years. |  |
| Born: June 23, 1988, Tokyo, Japan | |
| Age: 35 | |
| Nickname: "Mugen" | |
| Class: Featherweight | |
8. Jenel Lausa |
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| Jenel Lausa is a professional boxer and mixed martial artist who competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Flyweight division. Lausa has a 7-7-0 professional MMA record (Win-Loss-Draw). |  |
| Born: August 1, 1988, Iloilo City | |
| Age: 35 | |
| Nickname: "The Demolition Man" | |
| Height: 5'4 | |
7. Geje Eustaquio |
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| Geje Eustaquio is a former ONE Flyweight World Champion and team Lakay member. He started kickboxing at the age of 14 and quickly progressed to wushu before being invited to join the Philippines national team. |  |
| Born: April 6, 1989 | |
| Age: 35 | |
| Nickname: "Gravity" | |
| Height: 5'3 | |
6. Rolando Dy |
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| Rolando Gabriel Dy, whose age is unknown, is a Filipino MMA fighter who is a former Abu Dhabi Warriors featherweight champion and is ranked #17 in the Middle East in Pro Men Lightweight. |  |
| Born: Parañaque | |
| Height: 5'8 | |
| Team: Dy Incredible team | |
5. Joshua Pacio |
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| Joshua Pacio is another Filipino martial artist who competes in the Strawweight division of ONE Championship. Pacio first became interested in martial arts when he was 11 years old, learning Muay Thai from his uncle. |  |
| Born: January 10, 1996, La Trinidad, Benguet | |
| Age: 28 | |
| Height: 5'4 | |
4. Lito Adiwang |
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| Lito Adiwang made his professional MMA debut in 2012 and quickly established an excellent record with eight finishes before punching his ticket to ONE Championship with three straight wins in Rich Franklin's ONE Warrior Series. He is the most elite mixed martial artists at Team Lakay. |  |
| Born: March 23, 1993 | |
| Age: 28 | |
| Nickname: "Thunder Kid" | |
3. Kevin Belingon |
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| Kevin Belingon is a ONE Championship MMA fighter and a member of team Lakay. He is a former ONE Bantamweight World Champion and Universal Reality Combat Championship Flyweight Champion. Belingon has competed in several Asian-based MMA promotions. |  |
| Born: October 30, 1987, Kiangan | |
| Age: 36 | |
| Height: 5'4 | |
| Team: Team Lakay | |
2. Eduard Folayang |
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| Eduard Folayang is a two-time One Lightweight World Champion from Baguio City. On January 31, 2020, Folayang was defeated by Buist in a disappointing split decision. He was the last welterweight champion in the Universal Reality Combat Championship. |  |
| Born: November 22, 1984 | |
| Age: 39 | |
| Nickname: "Landslide" | |
| Team: Team Lakay | |
1. Brandon Vera |
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| Brandon Michael Vera is a Filipino-American ONE Championship MMA fighter. Vera previously competed in the UFC, where he had a 15-7-0 record (1 NC). He is the most complete heavyweight MMA fighter in the world. |  |
| Born: October 10, 1977, Norfolk, Virginia, United States | |
| Age: 46 | |
| Height: 6'3 | |
| Nationality: American, Italian, Filipino | |
