“Gravity” Bounces Onto the Flyweight Crown
Geje Eustaquio, the Filipino Luv-Ready, just put on an unforgettable performance, beating Adrian Moraes to snag the ONE Flyweight World Title. Now that he’s the reigning champ, the pressure’s on to keep that crown gleaming.
Getting the Night Right
When the 29‑year‑old looked back at his title‑winning fight, he admitted he came in fully aware of the sweet striker from Brazil. Moraes’ evolving striking arsenal made the fight a lively back‑and‑forth affair, but Eustaquio credit the win to his lightning‑fast takedown defence.
“I knew he was a polished athlete, but I wanted to steal his confidence early.” he says. The Filipino even surprised the Brazilian by dropping a few takedowns, forcing him to fight on his own game instead of his usual ground stuff.
Ground, Ground, Ground… or Stay on Your Feet?
While Eustaquio stuffed many of Moraes’ takedown attempts, he also had a few slips that landed him on the mat. Not a big deal—he said there were “multiple occasions” but he’s not letting that stop him from always resisting a Brazilian BJJ ace.
“If I got caught, I’d never tap. If he got a choke on me, I’d sleep with that choke,” he jokes. But in reality, the striker managed the session poorly, especially at the kneebar level, leaving Eustaquio on top.
How the Record Books Look
After this win, the head‑to‑head stat reads 1‑1. That leads to an obvious question: will “Gravity” happily fight people like Moraes again? Eustaquio smiled and answered.
“If the fans are not bored yet with me and Adriano, then let’s go,” he says. “But if I find better opportunities, I’ll go with them.”
He also jokes about the extra fire in Team Lakay — the “Baguio jiu‑jitsu” is only the beginning of their future matches.
Team Lakay: A Candid Confessional
The other big name in the division is Danny “The King” Kingad. As a 22‑year‑old, Danny is becoming a force. But Eustaquio tends to keep his own words.
He said, “Danny’s young but amazing. If the owner asks, I’ll fight him; otherwise, the boy will have his time.” He noted that his training tag is real‑fight based.
What’s Next for the Champ?
Geje has big plans: “2018 is my year” — a tweak for 2024 gives an antich forthcoming. He’s considering moving to Bantamweight or Strawweight. He even mentioned a dream fight against Sam‑A Gaiyanghadao for the ONE Super Series Muay Thai Flyweight Title.
“More doors are open for me. If ONE wants me to defend right now, let’s do it.” That’s his official line, ready for the next challenge. He plans to hit the gym, review old tech and keep adding to his arsenal.
