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GMA Network
7 hours ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Joshua Pacio goes for ONE flyweight world title at ONE 173
ONE strawweight world champion Joshua Pacio of Lions Nation MMA will attempt to become the first two-division champion in Philippine mixed martial arts history when he takes on ONE flyweight world champion Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 173 on November 16 at Ariaka Arena in Tokyo. Pacio, 29, is coming off his biggest win to date following a second-round technical knockout over ex-UFC fighter and former world champion Jarred Brooks last February. Already touted by some as the Philippine MMA Greatest of All Time, Pacio previously expressed interest in campaigning a higher weight class. Yuya Wakamatsu, meanwhile, is on a four-fight winning streak including a win in a rematch over Pacio's teammate Danny Kingad, whom he lost to in the first fight in 2018. His streak also includes a round one stoppage over former world champion Adriano Moraes, whom he also lost to in 2022. Denice Zamboanga will defend her women's ONE atomweight world title on the same card against Ayaka Miura. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Alas Pilipinas Men fumble against Vietnam to finish 4th in SEA V.League Leg 2
Alas Pilipinas Men finished outside the podium again as they absorbed a 23-25, 25-21, 17-25, 15-22 loss to Vietnam to close out their campaign in SEA V. League Leg 2 on Sunday in Indonesia. The Filipinos made a gallant Set 2 win, but succumbed in the endgame following a massive closing run from the Vietnamese. The Philippines ended its campaign at the fourth spot with a 1-3 card while Vietnam is already assured of at least a bronze medal with a 3-1 record. Alas kept Vietnam at bay early in the fourth with rising power opposite hitter Leo Ordiales scoring back-to-back points on an attack and block to send the Philippines to a slim 8-7 lead. Vietnam, however, slowly established a separation when Thanh Hai Nguyen and Ngoc Thuan Nguyen brought Vietnam to a 12-9 cushion. The world no. 61 Vietnam then followed it with a 4-3 rampage capped by an attack error from Jade Disquitado as they zoomed to a 16-12 lead. Peng Taguibolos' quick play saw the Philippines pulling to within four, 14-18, but Vietnam rode on a strong close-out act with Thanh Hai Nguyen unleashing another kill from the middle to send them to the match point, 24-15. Hiep Pham punctuated Vietnam's commanding fourth-set display with a sharp push from the right side, leaving the Philippines defense in disarray. Later, host Indonesia and three-time gold medalist Thailand will duke it out for the top spot. Currently, the Indonesians are unbeaten with a 3-0 card while the Thais hold a 2-1 slate. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Mark Magsayo, Eumir Marcial score wins on Pacquiao vs Barrios undercard
Former featherweight world champion Mark Magsayo and Eumir Marcial opened the night with wins for Team Philippines on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios match on Sunday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Magsayo, 30, went to work for ten rounds against Jorge Mata in a bout that showcased his hand speed and flashy combinations. Mata fought fire with fire all night, but was outgunned by the Filipino en route to a unanimous decision in favor of Magsayo. The victory improved Magsayo's professional boxing record to 28-2 with 18 knockouts. Marcial, meanwhile, did not go to the scorecards when he took on the outmatched Bernard Joseph in an eight-round contest. The Filipino Olympian threw punches with bad intentions all night, ending the fight in a third-round technical knockout to improve his record to 6-0 with 4 knockouts. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Eumir Marcial on win vs Joseph: ‘Let's celebrate this victory together!'
Filipino Olympic bronze medalist and boxer Eumir Marcial could not help but be grateful after his win against Bernard Joseph in the undercard match of the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios. Marcial won against Joseph via a third-round technical knockout to improve his record to 6-0 with four knockouts. On Sunday, the Filipino boxer took to social media his message to those who supported him. 'Let's celebrate this victory together,' Marcial wrote in his social media post. 'First and foremost, I want to thank our Almighty God for the strength He gave me throughout this entire journey leading up to the fight, and for the protection He extended—not only to me but to all my fellow boxers who shared the ring on the same card.' 'I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who showed their love and support. To my family, especially those from Zamboanga thank you for being my foundation.' He also thanked local officials, sponsors, and coaches who supported him on his fight. 'Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat. This victory is not just mine, it's ours!' Aside from Marcial, fellow Filipino boxer Mark Magsayo also won by unanimous decision against Jorge Mata. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Heartbreak for Alas Men as Thailand completes reverse sweep in SEA V.League
Alas Pilipinas Men failed to sustain their early momentum, falling victim to a stunning reverse sweep by Thailand, 25-18, 25-18, 14-25, 23-25, 7-15, in the SEA V. League Leg 2 on Saturday in Indonesia. The loss sent the Filipinos to a 1-2 card as they are now on the brink of finishing outside the podium anew while the multi-titled Thais improved to 2-1 to remain on track for four gold medals in a row. The Philippines staged a comeback in Set 4 with Peng Taguibolos punishing Thailand's floor defense with back-to-back aces, 10-12, but Amornthep Khonan and Chaiwat Thungkham proved to be the one-two punch for the Thais as they soared to a 23-20 cushion. Khonan sent Thais to set point before middle blocker Kissada Nilwasai completed a quick play that dragged the Philippines to another five-set duel. The Filipinos kept it close early in the final frame with Leo Ordiales unloading a kill from the right side for a 5-6 deficit. Thailand, though, retaliated with three straight points capped by another opposite kill from Khonan, 9-5. Alas could not solve the puzzle that was Thailand's net defense as the Leg 1 champions strung together two consecutive denials on Jade Disquitado and Ordiales for a 12-6 advantage. Ordiales would still come up with another kill, but three straight errors from the Philippines allowed Thailand to complete the mighty reverse sweep. The Philippines will look to end its campaign on a high note on Sunday against Vietnam while Thailand will take on host Indonesia for its final assignment. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
