Eduard Folayang was recognized as one of the Greatest Filipino Athletes of All Time. A proud Igorot warrior from Mountain Province, Philippines.
- Name: Eduard Folayang
- Pro MMA Record: 22-10-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: Landslide
- Current Streak: 2 Losses
- Date of Birth: November 22, 1984 (36 years old)
- Last Fight: October 30, 2020
- Weight Class: Welterweight | Last Weigh-In: 167.9 lbs
- Affiliation: Team Lakay
- Height: 5'7" (170cm)
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $5,000 USD
- Born: Sadanga, Mountain Province, Philippines
- Fighting out of: Baguio City, Philippines
- Married to: Genevieve Aloy ( 2 children)
Eduard "Landslide" Folayang, among 50 Greatest Filipino Athletes of All Time
Eduard "Landslide" Folayang, a proud Igorot mixed martial artist from Sadanga, Mountain Province, Philippines, was added to the book "50 Greatest Filipino Athletes of All-Time". The book published by Vernon Go was launched at the Sheraton Manila Hotel Ballroom on Andrews Avenue, Pasay City on January 21, 2020.
"Everything we do, we must put it to heart... If we continue to embody the values of martial arts, then it will be easier to influence the people with what we do." Folayang said.
Folayang is now among the likes of his childhood hero, boxing legend Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao; pool wizard "The Magician" Efren Bata Reyes; and four-time bowling World Champion Paeng Nepomuceno.
While the Igorot mix martial artist has already established his legacy as an athlete with two ONE Lightweight World Championship belts under his name and countless gold medals as the Philippine representative at international wushu events, the Igorot warrior has no intention of stopping now.
The Igorot pride said, his ultimate goal is to inspire others through his actions.
"One way or another, of course, we need to win. The more you win, the more audience you inspire," Folayang said. "It's hard to talk and influence people when the results are contrasting. When they see good results, for sure it will attract them."
Folayang credited the Singaporean MMA promotion ONE Championship for making him one of the most recognizable faces in the mixed world of martial arts.
"ONE is so instrumental in putting me where I am today. Their platform reaches far beyond the Philippines. We're getting known outside of the country and it's because of ONE Championship, the Igorot pride said.
"The good thing about it is that they're focusing on the values of martial arts. I wouldn't be here without ONE. I am always grateful because without them I would not have been part of this," he added.
Folayang also credited ONE CEO and chairman Chatri Sityodtong for doing a very good job in motivating many athletes to participate in the ONE Championship.
Eduard "Landslide" Folayang's Story
Life has not been easy for young Eduard Folayang.
Born in a small town of Sadanga, Mountain Province, Philippines, the future champ was raised under dire circumstances. While growing up, five of his siblings died of sickness. Like any Igorot family, his unschooled parents understood the value of education. Her parents made sure their surviving children could attend school.
Yearning for a better life for his family and to help alleviate his parent's burden, the Wushu practitioner utilized the sport to earn a scholarship from the University of the Cordilleras.
Because of his talent, he was drafted to the Philippine Wushu team. He then won numerous gold medals from the Southeast Asian Games and numerous international competitions.
The Igorot warrior then shifted to mixed martial arts under Team Lakay's father Mark Sangiao. In his debut fight in June 2007, he won a Filipino Welterweight Championship.
Folayang then rose to prominence in the Singapore Martial Combat promotion when he knocked over opponents after opponents, capturing him a major event venue at the inaugural show of the ONE Championship in September 2011.
In 2016, five years after joining ONE, Folayang shocked the world of martial arts by scoring a third-round technical knockout against ruling champion Shinya Aoki to take the ONE Lightweight World Title.
Folayang shuts off critics after successfully defending his belt against Malaysian martial artist Ev "The Extraterrestrial" Ting.
Manny Pacquiao called him "one of the legends of mixed martial arts in the Philippines," and confirmed the Igorot's superstar status.
Eduard met his wife, Genevieve Aloy, at the gym. The couple tied the knot in April 2015 at the Asia Pacific Theological Seminary in Baguio and were later blessed with two beautiful daughters, Yeshuareigns and Yahamaziach.
Eduard "Landslide" Folayang Fight History
| Result | Fighter | Event | Method/Referee | R | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| loss | Antonio Caruso | One Championship - Inside the MatrixOct / 30 / 2020 | Decision (Unanimous)Justin Brown | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | Pieter Buist | One Championship - Fire & FuryJan / 31 / 2020 | Decision (Split)Kemp Cheng | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Tsogookhuu Amarsanaa | One Championship - Masters of FateNov / 08 / 2019 | Decision (Technical)Kemp Cheng | 2 | 2:31 |
| loss | Eddie Alvarez | One Championship - Dawn of HeroesAug / 02 / 2019 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)Olivier Coste | 1 | 2:16 |
| loss | Shinya Aoki | One Championship - A New EraMar / 31 / 2019 | Technical Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)Olivier Coste | 1 | 2:34 |
| win | Amir Khan | One Championship - Conquest of ChampionsNov / 23 / 2018 | Decision (Unanimous)Yuji Shimada | 5 | 5:00 |
| win | Aziz Pahrudinov | One Championship - Reign of KingsJul / 27 / 2018 | Decision (Unanimous)N/A | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Kharun Atlangeriev | One Championship - Unstoppable DreamsMay / 18 / 2018 | Decision (Unanimous)N/A | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | Martin Nguyen | One Championship - Legends of the WorldNov / 10 / 2017 | KO (Punches)N/A | 2 | 2:20 |
| win | Ev Ting | One Championship - Kings of DestinyApr / 21 / 2017 | Decision (Unanimous)N/A | 5 | 5:00 |
| win | Shinya Aoki | One Championship - Defending HonorNov / 11 / 2016 | TKO (Punches)Yuji Shimada | 3 | 0:41 |
| win | Adrian Pang | One Championship 45 - Heroes of the WorldAug / 13 / 2016 | Decision (Unanimous)N/A | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Tetsuya Yamada | One Championship 38 - Clash of HeroesJan / 29 / 2016 | Decision (Unanimous)Joey Lepiten | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | Timofey Nastyukhin | One FC 23 - Warrior's WayDec / 05 / 2014 | KO (Flying Knee and Soccer Kicks)Yuji Shimada | 1 | 3:11 |
| win | Kotetsu Boku | One FC 15 - Rise of HeroesMay / 02 / 2014 | Decision (Unanimous) Yuji Shimada | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Vincent Latoel | One FC 13 - Moment of TruthDec / 06 / 2013 | Decision (Unanimous)Yuji Shimada | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | Kamal Shalorus | One FC 9 - Rise to PowerMay / 31 / 2013 | Decision (Unanimous)Yuji Shimada | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | Lowen Tynanes | URCC 22 - DekadaDec / 01 / 2012 | TKO (Doctor Stoppage)N/A | 1 | 6:22 |
| win | Felipe Enomoto | One FC 5 - Pride of a NationAug / 31 / 2012 | Decision (Unanimous)Moritaka Oshiro | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | Ole Laursen | One FC 3 - War of the LionsMar / 31 / 2012 | Decision (Split)Matt Hume | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Wadson Teixeira | URCC Cebu 7 - DominateJan / 13 / 2012 | Submission (Elbows)N/A | 1 | 0:56 |
| win | A-Sol Kwon | One FC - Champion vs. ChampionSep / 03 / 2011 | Decision (Unanimous)Matt Hume | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Vuyisile Colossa | MC - Martial Combat 12Oct / 16 / 2010 | Decision (Unanimous)N/A | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Sheri Guleng Bao | MC - Martial Combat 5Jul / 14 / 2010 | Decision (Unanimous)N/A | 5 | 5:00 |
| win | Egon Racz | MC - Martial Combat 4Jun / 17 / 2010 | Submission (Guillotine Choke)N/A | 1 | 4:40 |
| win | Doo Jae Jung | URCC 16 - ReckoningMar / 27 / 2010 | TKO (Punches)N/A | 1 | 3:15 |
| loss | Jon Tuck | Gorilla Warfare 3 - ConfrontationNov / 21 / 2009 | KO (Punches)Tony D\'Angelo | 1 | 0:08 |
| win | A.J. Aguon | URCC 14 - AggressionJul / 18 / 2009 | Decision (Unanimous)N/A | 2 | 10:00 |
| win | Jerome Norita | Gorilla Warfare 2 - Battle ReadyMar / 28 / 2009 | TKO (Punches)N/A | 1 | 0:52 |
| win | Jerry Legaspi | URCC 13 - IndestructibleNov / 22 / 2008 | TKO (Punches and Kicks to the Body)N/A | 1 | 0:15 |
| win | Caloy Baduria | URCC 12 - SupremacyJul / 05 / 2008 | TKO (Punches)N/A | 1 | 3:41 |
| win | Allan Co | URCC 10 - XJun / 30 / 2007 | TKO (Punches)N/A | 1 | 7:24 |
50 greatest Filipino athletes of all time
The chairman/CEO of the yearbook Grace Glory Go and Vernon discussed the idea of releasing a sports edition at a meeting with fellow Star sports columnists Bill Velasco and Joaquin M. Henson in January 2019. And for the first time in the history of the yearbook, the theme was about sports and it honored the 50 greatest Filipino athletes of all time.
List of 50 greatest Filipino athletes of all time in 23 different sports:
Basketball
- JuneMar Fajardo
- Robert Jaworski
- Caloy Loyzaga
- Alvin Patrimonio
- Ramon Fernandez
- Ambrosio Padilla
- Tony Genato
- Allan Caidic
Boxing
- Manny Pacquiao
- Donnie Nietes
- Nonito Donaire Jr.
- Gerry Peñalosa
- Flash Elorde
- Onyok Velasco
Bowling
- Paeng Nepomuceno
- Bong Coo
- Lita dela Rosa
- C. J. Suarez
- Biboy Rivera
- Krizziah Tabora.
Billiards
- Efren Reyes
- Francisco Bustamante
- Rubilen Amit
Swimming
- Gertrudes Lozada
- Haydee Coloso Espino
- Akiko Thomson
Athletics
- Lydia de Vega
- Elma Muros
- Mona Sulaiman
Football
- Paulino Alcantara
- Phil Younghusband
Bodybuilding
- Cheryl Nakanishi
- Roman Cortuna
Arnis
- Roland Dantes
- Ciriaco Canete
Golf
- Ben Arda
- Jennifer Rosales
Tennis
- Felix Barrientos
- Treat Huey
Gymnastics/taekwondo
- Bea Lucero-Lhuillier
Equestrian
- Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski
MMA
- Eduard Folayang
Jiu-jitsu
- Meggie Ochoa
Powerlifting
- Adeline Dumapong
Table tennis
- Josephine Medina
Chess
- Eugene Torre
Shooting
- Jethro Dionisio
Motor sports
- Pocholo Ramirez
Baseball
- Boy Codiñera
Weightlifting
- Hidilyn Diaz
