Eduard Folayang asks for one last match before calling it a career 


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  • One last fight. That's what former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion Eduard "Landslide" Folayang is asking for before he heads into the sunset.


One last fight. That's what former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion Eduard "Landslide" Folayang is asking for before he heads into the sunset.

Folayang, who headlined ONE Championship's first show and has been the face of Philippine MMA for nearly two decades, wants to exit on his own terms and put on a show for his fans one last time before retiring.

"Landslide" believes he'll attract Filipino fans in the United States. In fact, he wants to have his retirement bout at ONE 173: Denver on August 2 at Ball Arena in Colorado.

"If given the chance, I'd love to have one more fight in the U.S," Folayang said.

"It's one of the places I've always dreamed of showcasing the fire that still burns inside me. I want to step into

that circle one last time, give it everything I have, and show the world that I can still go to war."

Then, he can finally rest.

Folayang revealed that he will focus on coaching, as he plans to put all his energy into helping the next generation reach their full potential.

The 41-year-old started his transition to coaching when he moved to Lions Nation MMA in 2023 — juggling his life as a fighter and a coach since ending his near two-decade partnership with Mark Sangiao and Team Lakay.

That is the ultimate goal for Folayang.

"After that, it's time to give back. I want to focus on passing the baton to the next generation. I see so many talented young athletes in the Philippines and beyond, and I want to help them grow—not just as fighters, but as people," Folayang said.

"My goal is to guide them, mentor them, and build them up so they can carry the torch even further."