Alipay+ and Grab Make Ride Hailing Services Available to Global Digital Wallet Users via Alipay+ Voyager

SINGAPORE, 15 September 2025 – Alipay+, Ant International’s global wallet gateway, and Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, have announced the integration of Grab’s ride-hailing services into Alipay+ Voyager, its inbuilt end-to-end AI travel agent. This will make local transportation services in Southeast Asia more accessible for users of Alipay+ Voyager, who can now book rides directly from within their digital wallets. Through this integration, Alipay+ and Grab are further deepening their partnership, which began in 2023 by allowing consumers to use their home e-wallets to make payments on the Grab app. Now, users can book Grab’s ride-hailing services directly from within the same e-wallet, without needing to download an additional app.

Launched in mid-2025, Alipay+ Voyager is currently available in Alipay (Chinese mainland), AlipayHK (Hong Kong SAR, China) and GCash (the Philippines), and will roll out to more partners throughout the year. Users travelling to all eight Southeast Asian destinations where Grab is available – Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar – can simply access Grab directly within Alipay+ Voyager. This integration removes friction in the customer journey by allowing users to access ride-hailing services seamlessly within an ecosystem they already know and trust, for a fuss-free travel experience in Southeast Asia. 

“With Southeast Asia growing in popularity as a travel destination, making Grab’s services directly available within Alipay+ partner apps offers users the most comprehensive and trusted local transportation across the region,” said Scarlett Xing, General Manager of Alipay+ Travel Solutions, Ant International. “Alipay+ Voyager will continue to expand our ecosystem, particularly across essential travel services, to connect more partners with mobile-savvy travellers, while we collaborate to create new ways of engagement across the entire travel journey.”

“We’re thrilled to strengthen our partnership with Alipay+ Voyager to deliver safe and reliable ride-hailing services for more travellers visiting Southeast Asia. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to enhancing the travel experience and providing greater convenience for millions of users,” said Samir Kumar, Head of Mobility at Grab.

Alipay+ connects 36 leading payment partner apps with more than 1.7 billion user accounts to over 100 million in-store merchants in 70 markets. Complementing its cross-border payment capabilities, Alipay+ is developing digital services for its partners, including rewards, in-app tax refunds and Alipay+ Voyager.

Grab FanFaves Voting Opens, Top Fans Get a Shot at a Year’s Supply of their Fave Dishes

Grab Philippines has recently launched this year’s iteration of Grab FanFaves, its annual order campaign that crowns the Philippines’ most beloved dishes. The nationwide program invites Filipinos to vote with their orders, turning everyday cravings into ballots that decide which food items will be named the country’s top fan favorites.

Running until September 30, 2025, Grab FanFaves empowers fans to show support for their go-to meals and snacks. With every qualified order, users not only push their favorite dish closer to the crown. And to make things even tastier, voters could score the ultimate reward—an entire year’s worth of the Platinum-winning dish they championed.

Crowning the Nation’s Favorites

FanFaves will recognize winners across three key categories:

- Platinum Fan Fave – The ultimate national food icons. 

- Gold Fan Fave – A people’s stamp of approval.

- Regional Fan Fave – Local champions in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

This year’s campaign will span an expanded set of categories that reflect the diversity of Filipino cravings. Fans can vote for their favorites across different categories: Fried Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Flavored Chicken, Pizza, Fries or Onion Rings, Coffee, Burgers, Chicken Burgers, Rice Bowls, Healthy Options, Pasta, Cakes, and Coke Sulit Combo Deals. New to FanFaves 2025 are the highly anticipated categories of Coolers, Desserts, Filipino Dishes, Coke Zero Thrill Meals, Sprite Spicy Hits, and Royal Merienda Bites, celebrating both modern indulgences and timeless classics. In addition, Grab will also crown the top Dine Out Fan Fave among restaurants that are offering Grab Dine Out Deals in-store.   

Joining GrabFood FanFaves 2025

Participating is simple:

- Order any participating dish from the FanFaves tile on the GrabFood homepage during the campaign period, where you’ll find all items under the Iconic, Trending Faves, and Coke-Sponsored categories.

- 1 order = 1 vote. Every order is counted as a ballot for the chosen food item.

- Every order of a participating SKU comes with a GrabRewards voucher directing them to the official FanFaves Registration Form. Users must register through the form to secure their raffle entry.

At the end of the campaign, one lucky voter per Platinum-winning brand will be randomly selected to win a one-year supply of the winning favorite dish they voted for.

The Ultimate Fan Reward

Come October 2025, winners will be treated to the ultimate reward: one free Platinum-winning dish every week for a year. With 52 redemptions in total, the discount will be auto-applied at checkout whenever the dish is added to their basket — no extra steps needed.

More Than Just a Campaign

FanFaves has grown into a cultural pulse check on what Filipinos crave most — from enduring national icons to emerging local favorites. By placing fans at the center, GrabFood celebrates both community pride and the country’s diverse food culture.

Director for Deliveries EJ DeLa Vega shares, “FanFaves has always been about celebrating the flavors and dishes that bring us together as Filipinos. This year, we are thrilled to once again give our consumers the chance to not only shape the results but also enjoy their favorites in a truly rewarding way.”

Users can check the leaderboard, track the fan favorites, and catch all the behind-the-bite action at grabfanfaves.com.

Grab PH Users Can Now Cash in with Their Cryptocurrency through PDAX, Triple-A Partnership

Manila, Philippines, 22 July 2025 — Grab users in the Philippines can now top up their GrabPay wallets using Cryptocurrencies. This is made possible by Grab’s partnership with payments provider Triple-A and local digital asset exchange PDAX.

Crypto top-ups into the GrabPay e-wallet were initially launched in Singapore in 2024 through Grab’s partnership with Triple-A, a firm that enables businesses to facilitate payments in digital currencies.

Building on this success, Triple-A teamed up with PDAX to bring a new level of convenience and flexibility to Grab users in the Philippines by enabling this innovative cash-in method. 

Users can top up their GrabPay wallets using an array of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), US dollar-backed stablecoin USDC, and USDT.

Cashing in on Grab via crypto can be done in a few simple steps:

1. Select ‘Cryptocurrencies’ as the cash-in method on the Grab app.

2. Choose a token and network from the supported list of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.

3. Enter the amount in pesos, and review the conversion rate and transaction details.

4. Send the tokens from your preferred crypto wallet to the provided address.

5. Top-up confirmed. Funds are instantly reflected in your GrabPay wallet.

Eric Barbier, CEO of Triple-A, shared: “We had a successful launch of GrabPay top-ups with cryptocurrency in Singapore. The response has been fantastic. Now, we're looking forward to bringing this service to the Philippines, a market that's ready for digital currencies. This is a big step in making digital currencies easier to use in everyday life across Southeast Asia.” 

CJ Lacsican, Vice President for Cities and Head of the Grab Financial Group in the Philippines, shares, “Integrating cryptocurrency as a cash-in option for GrabPay reflects our commitment to advancing financial inclusion in the Philippines. By offering more accessible, digital-first solutions, we aim to empower a wider spectrum of Filipinos — especially those with limited access to traditional banking or those who prefer the convenience of digital currencies.” Other cash-in methods for GrabPay include e-wallets, online banking via InstaPay, linked bank accounts, debit and credit cards, and select convenience stores and business centers.

Meanwhile, PDAX is an all-in-one wealth platform. With millions of users nationwide, it provides access to digital assets and modern investment solutions, empowering progressive Filipinos to take charge of building their own wealth through cryptocurrencies, tokenized bonds, and other digital assets. Nichel Gaba, PDAX CEO shares, "The Philippines has one of the largest crypto user bases globally. Through this partnership, we're thrilled to offer accessible use cases that will both support the existing crypto community and drive greater adoption of cryptocurrency." 

This tripartite partnership strengthens safe and secure crypto transactions in connection with everyday services like on-demand mobility and deliveries — with Triple-A licensed by organizations like Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN); and PDAX regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, ensuring that every top-up meets global standards for cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and data protection.

When Tech Meets Taste: Grab’s Dine Out Feature Reimagines Island Dining in Boracay

Boracay has long been a paradise for sun-seekers. Now, with the help of Grab, it’s a destination for savvy food lovers, too.

Introducing Grab Dine Out - a tech-driven dining experience that lets travelers explore Boracay’s culinary gems while scoring up to 20% off their bill. From beachside breakfasts to golden hour cocktails, Grab’s newest feature transforms your island food crawl into a smarter, more rewarding journey.

Accessible directly through the Grab app, Dine Out is now live across select dining establishments in Boracay. Whether it’s fresh-caught seafood, island-style comfort food, or globally inspired fare, users can now dine their way through the island with curated savings in just a few taps.

“Food is memory, identity, and discovery,” says Grab Philippines Vice-President for Cities CJ Lacsican. “With Dine Out, we’re not just offering discounts - we’re creating new ways for travelers to connect with places and cultures. Every bite becomes a bridge between people, flavor, and stories - powered by tech that makes it effortless.”

Here’s how it works: 

- Dine Out Discounts - Already seated at a Grab Dine Out partner restaurant? Just open the Grab app, tap the Dine Out tab, select the venue, input your bill, and instantly enjoy savings of up to 20%.

- Dine Out Vouchers - Prefer to plan ahead? Buy a discounted voucher before your meal — some with chef-curated must-try dishes — and redeem seamlessly when you dine in.

From hidden gems tucked in palm-shaded corners to cult-favorite seaside grills, Grab Dine Out partners span Boracay’s dynamic food scene — including Cathy’s Bistro, Jeepney Stop, Totally Bananas, Kasbar, The Black Attic, La-Ud, and Muchos. More restaurants are being added each week.

Already available in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao, this latest island rollout signals Grab’s intent to make food discovery more accessible and more affordable — wherever your journey takes you.

Pro tip: Whether you’re in flip-flops or full resort mode, Grab Dine Out doesn’t just unlock deals — it elevates how you travel, eat, and explore. No guesswork, no bill shock — just great food and even better value.

Grab Expands GrabMart Operations in Metro Manila with over 150 Outlets and New Categories

MANILA, Philippines, 12 June 2020 – Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading everyday app, today announced the expansion of GrabMart in Metro Manila, expanding its coverage to all 17 cities, and increasing its pool of merchant-partners by nine times (9X). GrabMart now has over 150 outlets in Metro Manila ranging from leading supermarkets, convenience stores, to specialty stores and smaller retailers.

Grab users can now purchase over-the-counter medicines, fresh produce and meat products, home internet solutions and more as GrabMart continues to expand its delivery service to help more Filipinos get the things that they need in a fast, more convenient and safer way.

GrabMart, which started as an on-demand grocery and essentials delivery service to support consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic, has recently partnered with supermarket brands like Ultramega and soon Fisher Supermarket, convenience stores such as Lawson, Shell Select, and Minimart.ph, fresh produce and meat products stores including Zagana, Meat Depot, The Meat Market by Holly Farms, and Les Aunor Farmer’s Market, drugstore brands like Generika, Family Doc, as well as specialty stores including the Smart and PLDT Home Stores to expand its product offerings.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to be agile and to act quickly to support the needs of their fellowmen. By tapping on existing technologies, our extensive delivery network, and operational footprint, we were able to quickly scale GrabMart in Metro Manila to help more Filipinos purchase their essential needs,” said EJ Dela Vega, Head of GrabMart & GrabFood in the Philippines. “This is just the beginning as we will continue to double down on our expansion efforts to serve more Filipinos,” he added.

GrabMart provides consumers a convenient way to purchase a wide range of consumer goods including groceries, home essentials, health and beauty items, gifts, and much more. For merchant-partners, GrabMart offers a new channel to reach an unprecedented number of consumers now making more purchases online.

“GrabMart has changed the way consumers buy their goods online. Today, Grab users can get farm fresh produce in less than an hour, delighting not just our customers but also our farmers. Instant commerce has finally arrived in the Philippines,” said Josh Aragon, CEO of Zagana.

Steve Sy of Great Deals E-Commerce, Inc, one of the pioneer partners, has seen tremendous increase in orders upon joining GrabMart. “Instant commerce is the new trend for e-commerce and GrabMart is a vital part in bringing this reality in the Philippines,” Sy added.

GrabMart Beta was first rolled out in Metro Manila in April 2020 starting with retail partners like Robinsons Supermarket, Great Deals E-commerce Corporation, Family Mart, Starbucks at Home, ASSI Fresh Plaza, Fetch! Naturals, Dog City, and Barcino and have expanded to cover all cities in the Metro within less than two months.

GrabMart will push deeper into the groceries market and continue to expand its assortment to serve a growing number of consumers who enjoy the convenience of on-demand delivery.

GrabMart is available in 8 countries and 50 cities across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar and Cambodia. To access GrabMart, users can simply tap on the ‘Mart” tile within the Grab app. To learn more, visit grb.to/grabmart101.

Grab launches “Sagot Kita” Campaign to Help Filipinos Adapt to the New Normal

MANILA, Philippines  —  Adapting to the new reality will take some time, especially with daily routines drastically altered. Things are no longer as simple as it once was. Going out during weekends, meeting friends over coffee, getting a quick milk tea fix— all of these are now hampered by the various safety precautions.

As Southeast Asia's leading everyday super app, Grab is helping Filipinos adapt to the new normal by becoming their everyday partner. 

Celebrating its 8th anniversary, Grab Philippines is helping Filipinos experience the things they miss the most and fulfilling the things they missed out on while on lockdown through the Sagot Kita campaign running from June 8 to July 11. Sagot Kita is an initiative that aims to help Filipinos adapt to the new normal by granting the experiences Filipinos miss the most about their life before the pandemic, and extending Grab’s range of services as their partner during these unprecedented and trying times. 

Grab will be giving gifts to and granting requests of Filipinos, reliving moments and helping them usher in new ways of doing things this new normal.  May it be a favorite drink or snack that they haven’t had in a while, a person they miss, normal weekend activities like hanging out with friends, or a celebration missed during the quarantine, Grab will try to make it happen. 

• In one of the wishes granted, Jean Aira received gifts in the form of baby supplies -- which were delivered via GrabExpress. Aira is a stay-in nurse at Cardinal Santos Medical Center and has been separated from her one-year old daughter to ensure her safety.

• Zzeljhay Tanaman, a GrabFood driver-partner, joined a group of Grab riders in starting a donation drive for frontliners. He wished for groceries to help support his family’s needs, and was surprised with a grocery pack ordered from GrabMart.

• Dani Garcia, a college student who just passed her thesis and is a candidate for graduation,  was also able to celebrate with her family over pizza and milk tea ordered on GrabFood since her family has been prioritizing only the necessities ever since the quarantine was placed all over the metro.

Many more moments and requests will be granted in the next couple of days, as Grab proves to be the Filipinos’ partner in adapting to the new normal— making ways for everyone to accomplish tasks and purchase their needs in the safety of their homes with the help of Grab’s services. 

“The pandemic has caused disruption in everyone’s lives— whether it be accessing basic necessities, spending time with loved ones, or celebrating moments. During trying times like this, our aim at Grab is to make everyday living easier and better for everyone through our services,“ said Grab Philippines Marketing Head, RJ Cabaluna. “The Sagot Kita campaign is our way of helping Filipinos adapt to this new reality by helping them get the things and moments that matter despite the limitations brought about by the pandemic,” he added.

Grab has also partnered with Nestle, Pringles and Kellogg’s, San Miguel Brewery, Ginebra San Miguel, San Miguel Foods, Lazada, Unilever and P&G to help relive moments and fulfill wishes through special raffle prizes and bundles for their cravings, home parties, shopping and pampering. 

Consumers can visit Grab’s facebook page and share the things and experiences they miss the most on the Sagot Kita post. A Grab representative will reach out to the chosen consumers for their special gift. 

Adding to Grab’s month-long celebration, Filipinos can enjoy over 100 deals on GrabFood, GrabMart, GrabPay, and GrabExpress:

• Enjoy up to 35% off on your cravings plus FREE DELIVERY with code SAGOTKITA (min order of P650) when you order from GrabFood. Avail of bundles and discounts from McDonald’s, Chatime, Ooma, Zark’s, and more!

• Get your groceries and essentials on sale plus P150 off with code SAGOTKITA150 (min order of P2000) when you order from GrabMart!

• Get cashbacks and discounts from your shopping spree when you use GrabPay and enjoy deals from ShopSM, Zalora, Waltermart, and more!

• Book affordable and convenient deliveries with up to 15% off on GrabExpress partner online stores!

Make life in the new normal a little bit better with the help of Grab. Kami muna ang bahala. Visit https://www.grab.com/ph/featured-blog/grabsagotkita/ for more details.

RODTANG JITMUANGNON TO DEFEND ONE FLYWEIGHT MUAY THAI WORLD TITLE AGAINST JONATHAN HAGGERTY IN REMATCH

4 December 2019 – Bangkok, Thailand: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the complete card for ONE: A NEW TOMORROW, set for the Impact Arena in Bangkok on Friday, 10 January 2020. ONE Championship’s first event of the new year brings together an exciting ensemble of the world’s greatest martial arts talent, who are set to take the global stage and showcase their incredible skills. More information on ONE: A NEW TOMORROW is available at www.onefc.com. In the main event, reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon of Thailand will take on England’s Jonathan “The General” Haggerty in a highly-anticipated rematch for the ONE World Title. Like many Thai warriors before him, Rodtang started training in Muay Thai when he was a young boy, competing in his first professional bout at the age of 10. Initially training at a small camp in his hometown of Pattalung, Rodtang eventually made the permanent move to Bangkok to hone his skills at the famed Jitmuangnon camp. By the time he turned 21, Rodtang had already garnered over 250 wins, capturing the prestigious Omnoi Stadium World Title twice. He joined ONE Super Series not long after, and lifted the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship last August after earning a hard-fought Majority Decision over Haggerty. He then successfully defended the belt with a Split Decision win over Brazil’s Walter Goncalves. Haggerty, on the other hand, stormed into ONE Super Series with victories over Joseph Lasiri and Thai legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao, showcasing his unique striking style in the process. The win over Sam-A earned him the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title, which he surrendered to Rodtang in his first defense. The first meeting between Rodtang and Haggerty was extremely close. This rematch aims to settle the dispute and determine the rightful owner of the ONE World Title. ONE: A NEW TOMORROW also features a series of compelling mixed martial arts contests that offer interesting matchups. ONE Atomweight Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion Stamp Fairtex of Thailand continues her quest for the mixed martial arts World Title when she takes on India’s Puja “The Cyclone” Tomar. Stamp is 3-0 in mixed martial arts competition, recently winning both of her bouts in 2019 over tough opponents. Stamp has expressed her commitment to focus on her mixed martial arts career. Against Tomar, she will be facing an experienced veteran who poses a solid challenge. Also on the card is Maira Mazar of Brazil who takes on Japan’s Ayaka Miura in a three-round bout. Mazar is making her ONE Championship debut, bringing power and a penchant for spectacular knockouts to the table. Miura, conversely, is riding a five-bout winning streak with two of those wins coming under the ONE banner. Vietnamese-American rising star Thanh Le is back in action against Japan’s Ryogo “Kaitai” Takahashi. Le has impressed so far in his time inside the ONE Circle, putting together a pair of thrilling knockouts against Yusup Saadulaev and former ONE Lightweight World Champion Kotetsu Boku. Le hopes for a similar result against Takahashi, a Shooto Pacific Rim Featherweight Champion who has won his last eight bouts. A battle between rising stars ensues when featherweights Ma Jia Wen of China and Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg of Mongolia collide. Ma is 6-2 in his ONE Championship career so far, showcasing tremendous finishing ability having ended four of his wins within the distance. Meanwhile, Zoltsetseg, a ONE Warrior Series contract winner, has won his last three bouts including two scintillating knockouts, setting up his ONE Championship main roster debut. Finally, a welterweight showdown transpires when Russia’s Raimond Magomedaliev faces ONE Championship newcomer Joey “Mama’s Boy” Pierotti of the United States. Meanwhile, Ramon “The Bicolano” Gonzales of the Philippines takes on Elipitua “The Magician” Siregar of Indonesia. Also featured at ONE: A NEW TOMORROW is a plethora of highly-anticipated ONE Super Series Muay Thai matchups for striking enthusiasts. Former ONE World Title challenger Han Zi Hao of China makes his return to the global stage to face ISKA and WBC World Champion Mehdi “Diamond Heart” Zatout of France. Looking to build off his impressive ONE Championship debut is Thailand’s Sangmanee “The Million Dollar Baby” Sathian MuayThai who locks horns with WBC Muay Thai Japan Champion Kenta Yamada of Japan. Also from Thailand, multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Muangthai “Elbow Zombie” PK.Saenchaimuaythaigym puts his reputation at stake when he throws down with former ONE World Title challenger Brice “The Truck” Delval of Algeria. Eight-time Muay Thai World Champion Liam “Hitman” Harrison of England squares off with Malaysia’s Mohammed “Jordan Boy” Bin Mahmoud. Last last but not least, Victor Pinto takes on Adam Noi in a kickboxing bout. ONE: A NEW TOMORROW Friday, 10 January Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand Main Event ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship Rodtang Jitmuangnon (C) vs Jonathan Haggerty Muay Thai: 61.2kg Stamp Fairtex vs Puja Tomar Mixed Martial Arts: 52.2kg Maira Mazar vs Ayaka Miura Mixed Martial Arts: 56.7kg Raimond Magomedaliev vs Joey Pierotti Mixed Martial Arts: 83.9kg Ramon Gonzales vs Elipitua Siregar Mixed Martial Arts: 56.7kg Thanh Le vs Ryogo Takahashi Mixed Martial Arts: 70.3kg Ma Jia Wen vs Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg Mixed Martial Arts: 70.3kg Han Zi Hao  vs Mehdi Zatout Muay Thai: 65.8kg Sangmanee Sathian MuayThai  vs Kenta Yamada Muay Thai: 65.8kg Muangthai PK.Saenchaimuaythaigym vs Brice Delval Muay Thai: 65.8kg Liam Harrison vs Mohammed Bin Mahmoud Muay Thai: 65.8kg Victor Pinto vs Adam Noi Kickboxing: 65.8kg *Bouts and bout order are subject to change. For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.

About ONE Championship™ ONE Championship (ONE) is the largest global sports media property in Asian history, and the largest producer of millennial live sports content in Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, ONE is the Home of Martial Arts, and is the world's largest martial arts organization, hosting bouts across all styles of martial arts such as Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Karate, Kung Fu, Silat, Sanda, Lethwei, Mixed Martial Arts, Tae Kwon Do, Submission Grappling, and more. ONE hosts the biggest sports entertainment events across Asia, featuring some of the world's best martial artists and world champions on the largest global media broadcast in Asia. ONE Esports, a subsidiary of ONE Championship, runs Asia's largest global esports Championship Series with some of the biggest blockbuster game titles in the world. In addition to its digital platforms, ONE Championship broadcasts to over 2.6 billion potential viewers across 140+ countries with some of the largest global broadcasters, including Fox Sports, ABS-CBN, Astro, ClaroSports, Startimes, Thairath TV, Skynet, Mediacorp, Great Sports, Tencent, Star TV, Mediaset Italia, ProSiebenSat.1, Dubai Sports, Turner Sports, and more.

JOSHUA PACIO SUBMITS RENE CATALAN TO RETAIN ONE STRAWWEIGHT WORLD TITLE

8 November 2019 – Manila, Philippines: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), once again electrified the crowd at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. Last Friday night, 8 November, ONE: MASTERS OF FATE played host to a series of action-packed and compelling contests, delivered by the absolute best in world-class martial arts talent. In the main event, Joshua "The Passion" Pacio of the Philippines turned in a dominant performance, submitting compatriot Rene "D' Challenger" Catalan in the second round to retain his ONE Strawweight World Championship. Pacio survived an early submission scare from Catalan to impose his will on the ground. In the second round, Pacio stuffed a takedown from Catalan and worked his way into mount, before securing a masterful arm-triangle choke, leaving the challenger with no choice but to tap out. In the co-main event of the evening, former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard "Landslide" Folayang of the Philippines earned a technical decision victory over Mongolia's Amarsanaa "Spear" Tsogookhuu after an unintentional clash of heads brought the bout to an abrupt end. Folayang was on fire in the opening round, turning up the aggression with his strikes. A collision of heads midway into the second round was ruled as an unintentional foul, leading to a technical decision being made, which went in favor of the Filipino martial arts hero. Multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Sangmanee "The Million Dollar Baby" Sathian Muaythai of Thailand impressed in his ONE Championship debut, defeating Azize “The Magician” Hlali of Morocco by unanimous decision. Sangmanee outstruck Hlali over the course of the three-round affair to walk away with the judges’ nod on all three scorecards, earning him a spectacular victory in his maiden appearance on the ONE stage. Former ONE Flyweight World Champion Geje "Gravity" Eustaquio barged back into the win column with a thrilling knockout victory over Finland's Toni "Dynamite" Tauru. In the first round, it looked as if Tauru was going to pick up an early submission win, but Eustaquio survived getting his back taken and proceeded to turn the tide in his favor. After a rocky opening stanza, Eustaquio rallied back in the second round by using his superior striking to do heaps of damage. The former flyweight king finished things off in the third round with a spinning back kick to the midsection that sent Tauru crashing to the mat for the highlight-reel stoppage win. Reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Champion Stamp Fairtex of Thailand took another big step forward in her mixed martial arts career, picking up a huge win over Vietnamese-American star Bi "Killer Bee" Nguyen. Stamp used her top-notch striking to pick Nguyen apart in the standup, while showing off her improved grappling to defend against Nguyen's takedown attempts. Nguyen stood right in front of Stamp, but had difficulty finding her mark. After three rounds of fast-paced action, Stamp walked away with the clear-cut decision win and remained unbeaten in her ONE Championship career. Chinese spitfire "The Underdog" Li Kai Wen returned to the ONE Championship ring in style with a first-round knockout victory over Indonesia's Paul "The Great King" Lumihi. Li was aggressive right off the bat, charging at Lumihi to unleash a flying knee to open the action. After an exciting exchange between the two warriors, Li unloaded a three-punch combination, capped off by a right uppercut to put Lumihi to sleep. Former ONE Strawweight World Champion Yoshitaka "Nobita" Naito of Japan kept his momentum going with a three-round unanimous decision victory over Thailand's Pongsiri "The Smiling Assassin" Mitsatit. The Japanese grappler imposed his game plan well, as he was able to ground Mitsatit at will. The Thai star looked to reverse his fortunes by pressuring Naito with his striking, but it wasn't enough as the former strawweight king remained unstoppable with his takedowns. After three rounds of action, Naito walked away with the decision win. Multiple-time Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Kongsak “Left Savage” PK.Saenchaimuaythaigym put on a striking clinic as he defeated Top King Muay Thai World Champion and former ONE World Title challenger Han Zi Hao of China to win by unanimous decision. The Thai stalwart controlled the action throughout the three-round bout, using crisp combinations to score points on the judges’ scorecards. Han had no answer for Kongsak, as the Thai warrior cruised to a dominant decision win. The Philippines' own Robin "The Ilonggo" Catalan sent the Mall of Asia Arena into a frenzy after scoring an explosive knockout victory over Cuba’s Gustavo "El Gladiador" Balart. Catalan was on point with his striking throughout the bout, and was able to hold his own against the high-level grappling of the Olympian wrestler Balart. Late in the second round, Catalan uncorked a well-timed right high kick that connected and took Balart out instantly, much to the delight of Catalan’s hometown crowd. Multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Tukkatatong Petpayathai picked up a gritty split decision win over former ONE World Title challenger Hiroaki "Kaibutsukun" Suzuki of Japan in his return to the ONE Championship ring. It was an exciting back-and-forth affair between the two strikers, with Tukkatatong scoring points with his body kicks. After three rounds of action, it was the Thai veteran who walked away with the decision. "The Fighting God" Kim Jae Woong of South Korea announced his arrival in the ONE Championship featherweight division in exciting fashion with a technical knockout victory over Brazilian veteran Rafael "Indio" Nunes. Kim picked Nunes apart in the striking department, and was able to survive the Brazilian grappler's submission attempts. In the final round, Kim landed a punch to the body that ultimately spelled the end for Nunes, leading to a gutsy win for the South Korean inside the distance. South Korea's Kim Kyu Sung bounced back in spectacular fashion with a quick knockout win over ONE Warrior Series contract winner Akhiro "Superjap" Fujisawa of Japan. Kim needed only 68 seconds to stop Fujisawa, after landing a well-placed right uppercut to earn the highlight reel finish. Kicking things off at ONE: MASTERS OF FATE in Manila, India's Roshan Mainam put on an impressive performance in his ONE Championship debut, submitting Cambodia's Khon Sichan via first-round Americana. Mainam wasted little time in getting the action to the ground, taking Sichan down with ease. Once on the mat, Mainam imposed his will on Sichan, getting into mount before finishing the bout with a slick armlock. Official results for ONE: MASTERS OF FATE ONE Strawweight World Championship: Joshua Pacio defeats Rene Catalan by Submission (Arm Triangle Choke)  at 2:29 minutes of round 2 Mixed Martial Arts Lightweight: Eduard Folayang defeats Amarsanaa Tsogookhuu by Technical Decision Muay Thai Catchweight (68.0 KG) Sangmanee Sathian Muaythai defeats Azize Hlali by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Flyweight: Geje Eustaquio defeats Toni Tauru by Knockout (KO) at 2:11 minutes of round 3 Mixed Martial Arts Atomweight: Stamp Fairtex defeats Bi Nguyen by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Bantamweight: Li Kai Wen defeats Paul Lumihi by Knockout (KO) at 2:39 minutes of round 1 Mixed Martial Arts Strawweight: Yoshitaka Naito defeats Pongsiri Mitsatit by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Muay Thai Bantamweight: Kongsak PK.Saenchaimuaythaigym defeats Han Zi Hao by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Strawweight: Robin Catalan defeats Gustavo Balart by Knockout (KO) at 4:43 minutes of round 2 Muay Thai Bantamweight: Tukkatatong Petpayathai defeats Hiroaki Suzuki by Split Decision (SD) after 3 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Featherweight: Kim Jae Woong defeats Rafael Nunes by TKO (Strikes) at 0:38  minutes of round 3 Mixed Martial Arts Flyweight: Kim Kyu Sung defeats Akihiro Fujisawa by Knockout (KO) at 1:08 minutes of round 1 Mixed Martial Arts Flyweight: Roshan Mainam defeats Khon Shichan by Submission (Armlock) at 3:22 minutes of round 1 For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.

About ONE Championship™ ONE Championship (ONE) is the largest global sports media property in Asian history, and the largest producer of millennial live sports content in Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, ONE is the Home of Martial Arts, and is the world's largest martial arts organization, hosting bouts across all styles of martial arts such as Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Karate, Kung Fu, Silat, Sanda, Lethwei, Mixed Martial Arts, Tae Kwon Do, Submission Grappling, and more. ONE hosts the biggest sports entertainment events across Asia, featuring some of the world's best martial artists and world champions on the largest global media broadcast in Asia. ONE Esports, a subsidiary of ONE Championship, runs Asia's largest global esports Championship Series with some of the biggest blockbuster game titles in the world. In addition to its digital platforms, ONE Championship broadcasts to over 2.6 billion potential viewers across 140+ countries with some of the largest global broadcasters, including Fox Sports, ABS-CBN, Astro, ClaroSports, Startimes, Thairath TV, Skynet, Mediacorp, Great Sports, Tencent, Star TV, Mediaset Italia, ProSiebenSat.1, Dubai Sports, Turner Sports, and more.

KIAMRIAN ABBASOV DOMINATES ZEBAZTIAN KADESTAM TO CAPTURE ONE WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

25 October 2019 – Jakarta, Indonesia: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), once again put together a memorable evening at the Istora Senayan in Indonesia’s bustling capital city of Jakarta. ONE: DAWN OF VALOR saw the absolute best in global martial arts talent showcase their skills inside the ONE Circle. Visit the official ONE: DAWN OF VALOR photo gallery by clicking: https://bit.ly/onephotos In the main event of the evening, Kiamrian “Brazen” Abbasov of Kyrgyzstan captured the ONE Welterweight World Championship with a thoroughly dominant performance over now former titleholder Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam of Sweden. Kadestam started off strong in the early going, connecting on heavy leg kicks and slicing downward elbows. Abbasov, however, would keep the gap close and was constantly pursuing the takedown. On the mat, Abbasov shined as he punished Kadestam with ground-and-pound. Abbasov was able to sustain this pace for the duration of the bout, as Kadestam had no answer for Brazen’s grappling prowess. In the end, all three judges scored the bout in favor of Abbasov to win by unanimous decision, crowning him the new king at welterweight. In the co main event, reigning ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Champion Regian “The Immortal” Eersel of The Netherlands retained his title with a unanimous decision victory over countryman Nieky “The Natural” Holzken. A knockdown in the first round gave Eersel a 10-8 edge early, as a furious pace was set by the champion. For five full rounds, Eersel kept up the pressure, keeping a constant barrage of boxing combinations, thudding kicks, and sharp knees. Although Holzken tried his best to match the champion’s activity, he found absolutely no quarter for the entirety of the bout. In the end, all three judges saw victory for Eersel across the board. Local martial arts star Priscilla Hertati Lumban Gaol of Indonesia overcame a spirited effort from opponent Bozhena “Toto” Antoniyar of Myanmar. It was the Wushu striking of Lumban Gaol versus the rapid punching combinations of Myanmar national boxing champion Antoniyar for three whole rounds. Action went back-and-forth, but it was Lumban Gaol who did better work when the action hit the mat. Lumban Gaol controlled Antoniyar on the ground and did more damage all throughout the contest. In the end, all three judges scored the bout in favor of Lumban Gaol to win by unanimous decision. In a ONE Super Series Kickboxing contest, Wang “Golden Boy” Junguang of China obliterated Federico “The Little Big Man” Roma of Argentina, stopping his opponent with one second left to go in the first round. Although Roma was game and up for the challenge, he was clearly overwhelmed by Junguang’s powerful and accurate strikes. Junguang knocked Roma down three times across three minutes of intense action to earn the finish. ONE Championship newcomer John “Hands of Stone” Lineker of Brazil made a successful promotional debut, pulling out a close points victory over opponent Muin “Tajik” Gafurov of Tajikistan. Lineker stayed true to form and was dangerous early with his lightning quick and powerful punches. Gafurov would try his best to defend, and showed incredible heart and chin in doing so. “Tajik” also scored on a handful of takedowns to his credit. But Lineker’s power was too much as he proved to be the stronger of the two athletes. In the end, all three judges awarded the victory to Lineker to win by unanimous decision. New Zealand’s Mark “Tyson” Fairtex Abelardo overwhelmed opponent Ayideng Jumayi of China to win by unanimous decision in a three round bantamweight contest. From the first round to the last, Abelardo proved far too quick and powerful for Jumayi, who was a step behind the entire bout. In the end, Abelardo took home the victory on the strength of his thunderous combinations, earning the judges’ nod on all three scorecards. Indonesian wrestling star Eko Roni Saputra took home a victory after opponent Kaji “Alpha” Ebin of the Philippines was unable to continue due to an injury. Ebin dislocated his shoulder after throwing a wild right hook that missed the mark. The referee stepped in to intervene after determining Ebin could no longer continue. The official finish came at 19 seconds in the first round. In a highly-anticipated all-Indonesian showdown between top talents, Stefer “The Lion” Rahardian earned a much-needed victory after a dominant performance against Adrian “Papua Badboy” Mattheis. Rahardian took Mattheis to the ground at will and kept him subdued for the duration of the three-round contest. Mattheis tried his best to make it a striking affair, but Rahardian was too slick on the mats. In the end, all three judges scored the bout in favor of Rahardian to win by unanimous decision. The Netherlands’ Pieter “The Archangel” Buist extended his winning streak to seven bouts with a one-sided drubbing of previously unbeaten Antonio “The Spartan” Caruso of Australia. Buist weathered the early storm from Caruso who came out firing. The longer, taller Buist then came on early in the second round to turn the tide, using his punishing leg kicks, smooth boxing combinations, and sharp knees to wear Caruso down. In the final moments of the bout, it was all Pieter Buist as “The Archangel” ran away with a unanimous decision victory. Indonesia’s Abro “The Black Komodo” Fernandes put forth an impressive grappling showcase, overwhelming compatriot Rudy “The Golden Boy” Agustian to win by unanimous decision after three rounds. Agustian found success on the feet early. But by the middle of the second round, Fernandes began to overpower his opponent and took control of the contest. Agustian could not keep Fernandes off him for the remainder of the bout, as the latter threatened with various submissions and did damage with ground-and-pound. All three judges scored in favor of Fernandes who took home a hard-earned victory. Former Pancrase lightweight champion Kazuki Tokudome of Japan turned in a masterful performance, outgrappling the United States’ Johnny “Johnny Boy” Nunez en route to a three round decision victory. Nunez was aggressive from the start, pushing the pace against Tokudome looking to throw powerful combinations. The Japanese warrior wisely stayed out of range, and instead took Nunez to the mats where Tokudome spent most of his time in dominant position. In the end, all three judges scored the bout in favor of Tokudome. Indonesia’s Elipitua Siregar put in another excellent performance, submitting countryman Egi Rozten in the first round of a flyweight contest. Rozten was aggressive early, bringing the action to Siregar, but the latter showed his rapidly-evolving grappling skills. After action hit the mat, Siregar swiftly took his opponent’s back and sunk in a deep rear naked choke to force the tap. In a ONE Super Series Muay Thai flyweight bout, Japan’s Taiki Naito delivered a stunning performance, stopping New Zealand’s Alexi Serepisos within three rounds. It was an action-packed contest, beginning with both athletes putting in some good work from the opening bell. For the duration of the bout it was Naito who proved to be the sharper, more accurate striker. In the third round, Naito connected on a beautiful left hook to put Serepisos down and out. Kicking off the action at ONE: DAWN OF VALOR were Indonesian strawweight standouts Angelo “The Unicorn King” Bimoadji and Adi “Zenwalk” Paryanto. Paryanto immediately went right to work from the get-go, unloading a series of powerful knees to Bimoadji’s midsection. A right knee to the ribs crumpled Bimoadji and the referee called a halt to the contest a little over a minute in the first round. Official results for ONE: DAWN OF VALOR ONE Welterweight World Championship: Kiamrian Abbasov defeats Zebaztian Kadestam by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 5 rounds ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Championship: Regian Eersel defeats Nieky Holzken by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 5 rounds Women’s Mixed Martial Arts Atomweight: Priscilla Hertati Lumban Gaol defeats Bozhena Antoniyar by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Kickboxing Catchweight (59.0kg): Wang Junguang defeats Federico Roma by Technical Knockout (TKO) at 2:59 minutes of round 1 Mixed Martial Arts Bantamweight: John Lineker defeats Muin Gafurov by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Bantamweight: Mark Fairtex Abelardo defeats Ayideng Jumayi by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Flyweight: Eko Roni Saputra defeats Kaji Ebin by TKO (Injury) at 0:19 minutes of round 1 Mixed Martial Arts Catchweight (57.0kg): Stefer Rahardian defeats Adrian Mattheis by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Lightweight: Pieter Buist defeats Antonio Caruso by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Flyweight: Abro Fernandes defeats Rudy Agustian by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Lightweight: Kazuki Tokudome defeats Johnny Nunez by Unanimous Decision (UD) after 3 rounds Mixed Martial Arts Flyweight: Elipitua Siregar defeats Egi Rozten by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:00 minutes of round 1 Muay Thai Flyweight: Taiki Naito defeats Alexi Serepisos by Technical Knockout (TKO) at 2:45 minutes of round 3 Mixed Martial Arts Strawweight: Adi Paryanto defeats Angelo Bimoadji by TKO (Strikes) at 1:04 minutes of round 1 For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.

About ONE Championship™ ONE Championship (ONE) is the largest global sports media property in Asian history, and the largest producer of millennial live sports content in Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, ONE is the Home of Martial Arts, and is the world's largest martial arts organization, hosting bouts across all styles of martial arts such as Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Karate, Kung Fu, Silat, Sanda, Lethwei, Mixed Martial Arts, Tae Kwon Do, Submission Grappling, and more. ONE hosts the biggest sports entertainment events across Asia, featuring some of the world's best martial artists and world champions on the largest global media broadcast in Asia. ONE Esports, a subsidiary of ONE Championship, runs Asia's largest global esports Championship Series with some of the biggest blockbuster game titles in the world. In addition to its digital platforms, ONE Championship broadcasts to over 2.6 billion potential viewers across 140+ countries with some of the largest global broadcasters, including Fox Sports, ABS-CBN, Astro, ClaroSports, Startimes, Thairath TV, Skynet, Mediacorp, Great Sports, Tencent, Star TV, Mediaset Italia, ProSiebenSat.1, Dubai Sports, Turner Sports, and more.

Eduard Folayang: Tsogookhuu Doesn’t Like to Be Pressured

Eduard “Landslide” Folayang is overflowing with confidence ahead of his match on November 8 against Amarsanaa “Spear” Tsogookhuu at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines in the main card of ONE: MASTERS OF FATE.

Folayang took a close look at Amarsanaa’s previous performance at ONE: CLASH OF LEGENDS where the latter won by unanimous decision. But despite the Mongolian’s commendable display of striking and grappling, the “Landslide” believes there are holes in his opponent’s game that he can capitalize on.

“Amarsanaa Tsogookhuu was able to showcase his skills with Shannon [Wiratchai] in his debut match,” Folayang said.

“He is really good on his feet and his striking can knock me out if it connects, however he has problems when he is put under pressure. There are some things that we saw which we can use to my advantage, I will leave it at that.”

Folayang has more experience than the “Spear” and is considered a veteran in this game. Crafting his fight strategy with his colleagues at the famed Team Lakay, Folayang was able to cover every angle and is now fully-prepared to claim victory.

The Baguio City native is drawing strength and motivation from the people who matter most to him. His determination to dominate his opponent grows stronger every time he thinks about his supporters and his hunger to win.

“In my head, this match will be in my favor in every aspect,” Folayang said.

“That does not mean I am underestimating Amarsanaa, I simply believe that the results of my preparations will allow me to dominate him. I have my team, my friends, my fans, and the rest of the Philippines cheering and depending on me. I will not let them down.”

Folayang will not be the only man representing the prestigious Baguio City gym as former ONE Flyweight World Champion Geje Eustaquio will face CWFC Bantamweight World Champion Toni Tauru. In the main event, ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua Pacio will defend his title against multiple-time Wushu World Champion Rene Catalan.