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Eduard Folayang is a hero on the Philippines and was widely expected to defend his lightweight title for the second time when he fought Martin Nguyen at ONE: Legnds of the World. But if there was a script, the Australian hadn’t read it. He silenced the MOA Arena in Manila with a second-round knockout of the champion.
Check out full event highlights from ONE: Legends of the World.
ONE: Legend’s of the World Full Results
- Martin Nguyen def. Eduard Folayang via knockout (punch) at 2:20, R2
- Adriano Moraes def. Danny Kingad via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:45, R1
- Kevin Belingon def. Kevin Chung via unanimous decision
- Alex Silva def. Hayato Suzuki via submission (armbar) at 1:22, R1
- Reece McLaren def. Anatpong Bunrad via submission (D’Arce choke) at 4:52, R1
- Zhao Zhi Kang def. Thai Rithy via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:31, R1
- Gina Iniong def. Priscilla Lumban Gaol via TKO (strikes) at 2:12, R2
- Joshua Pacio def. Roy Doliguez via knockout (spinning backfist) at 0:38, R2
- Xie Chao def. Kelvin Ong via TKO (strikes) at 1:48, R1
- Peng Xue Wen def. Phat Soda via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:15, R1
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