Eduard “Landslide” Folayang: The Comeback Kid We’re All Waiting For
Folayang is back on the road, ready to smash the competition at ONE: UNSTOPPABLE DREAMS on May 18. Before he drops his gloves, he’s heading straight to Manila to give his Team Lakay brothers a big boost.
Manila Games & Giggles
- Honorio Banario – Former featherweight champ turned lightweight “Rock” – is looking to claw his way to the top and set the house on fire.
- Kevin “Silencer” Belingon – The lanky, knockout‑machine who’d love to earn a title shot in the bantamweight division.
Folayang’s “big brother” vibe shines through as he trains side‑by‑side with both, crunching weights, drilling takedowns, and swapping stories about the best training spot in Baguio.
Banario vs. Pang: A Battle of Power and Personality
Honorio is poised to take on veteran Aussie Adrian Pang. The tech‑savvy commentator claimed “the fight will be a masterpiece of circustaction.” Why? Because Honorio is at “his peak” – fast, furious, and full‑of‑all‑the‑skills, while Pang brings raw power and bulldog perseverance. They both refuse to back down.
Folayang, who faced “The Hunter” on the apron a few years back, offers these sage‑like words:
- Timing is everything; don’t rush nor flee.
- Use your reach—keep Pang at bay.
- Beware of Pang’s brutal one‑punch—he can send a fighter straight to the KO‑bunker.
- He’s heart‑steady; he’s not going to break.
Folayang’s plan: gear up, defend, and let the “Rock” unfurl his magic. He expects a knockout, but warns: if Pang can weather the storm, it will be a gut‑busting, phones‑gasping pugilistic showdown.
Belion vs. Leone: Power Meets Defense
Kevin “Silencer” will go toe‑to‑toe with American Andrew Leone in a fight that could earn him a future title‑shot. Folayang’s words echo the hype:
- Kevin’s a powerhouse with relentless aggression.
- Lean on the wrestlers; keep the distance from Leone.
- Should Kevin land a killer blow, the crowd will go wild.
- Leone got the grappling chops, so Kevin must stay on his feet.
Folayang adds: “One mistake could be lights‑out.” He will pace his teammate to send the ring into flame.
Folayang’s Mission: Bring the Fans Back to the Gym
Back in the House of Baguio, Folayang’s nostalgic shout-outs continue: “Seeing Bonario and Kevin breaking the odds again is pure joy.” He’s ready to have his men do the most intense, roar-inducing thing anyone’s witnessed.
His final rally for the Friday night crowd: “Watch us keep the spirit high and deliver knockout stories. Let’s keep the game on the edge, fan‑leaving, and people laughing at the gym.”
Bottom Line: Are Banario, Kevin, and Folayang ready to bend the scales?
Yes. They’re pumped. They’re hungry. They’re delivering the kind of fights that keep the world on the edge of its seat – and in Manila, the press – for a good long while.
