T2 Fight Project

After an extended hiatus, we're back! And just in time for the return of One Championship to the Philippines. Here, we preview the best matches from the upcoming One on Prime Video 5 and One 164 cards. Catch all the action at the SM Mall of Asia Arena this Saturday, December 3.

Gabay Forlales is the head coach of Brawlers' Lab in Valenzuela City. He is a veteran martial artist and a sought-after instructor by hobbyists and professional fighters alike. In this episode, Forlales discusses his martial arts roots, his teaching philosophies, and the programs he offers to help out his fellow coaches.

Mohammed 'The Hawk' Shahid is a former MMA figher and the current president of Brave Combat Federation. In this episode, Shahid discusses Rolando Dy's recent controversial loss in Brave, his vision for the future business model of the sport, and how he would fare in the cage against his fellow MMA executives.

The sport of jiu-jitsu has been dormant in the Philippines for some time, but FlipSports' Emergence sought to bring the action back on the mats. In this episode, we speak with the event's organizers about what viewers can expect when the event airs.

Filipno MMA fighter and former UAE Warriors featherweight champion Rolando Dy will face off against Slobodan Maksimović in the main event of Brave CF 56 this Saturday, December 18. In this episode, Dy talks to us about his training during the pandemic and the soldier-like mentality he adopts before fights.

After losing in his UFC debut in October last year, Mark 'Mugen' Striegl will once again step into the Octagon as he faces off against veteran Chas Skelly this coming February. In this episode, Mark discusses what went wrong during his last fight, his subsequent injury and recovery, and his plans for his upcoming training camp.

The recent rubber match between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder is seen by many as the best heavyweight boxing fight in years. In this episode, our hosts analyze the action and the aftermath.

Good night, Irene! In this episode, we're joined by One Championship commentator Michael 'The Voice' Schiavello as he shares his thoughts on the Denice Zamboanga vs. Seo Hee Ham controversy, the big fights coming up, and his take on the current trend of exhibition matches in combat sports.

Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring this weekend against last-minute opponent Yordenis Ugas in a bid to win back his WBA welterweight title. We're joined by boxing analyst and former amateur JM Siasat to discuss the fight, what comes next for Pacquiao, and what ultimately becomes of his legacy.

"At least one time in your life, train with the will to die."

There are few fighters past and present who embodied the warrior spirit more than Enson Inoue. In this episode, the MMA legend and BJJ black belt discusses why he believes today's stars are more athletes than fighters, his issues with the IBJJF, and the true meaning behind his Yamato-damashii mindset.

Hansel Co is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and a coach for the Philippine national team. In this episode, he discusses his history in the sport, how the Philippines jiu-jitsu scene compares to the rest of the world, and his vision for the sport's future in the country.

Everyone loves fantasy team-ups, right? In this episode, the Titos of Fighting Coach Franco Rulloda, Karl De Mesa, and JC Reyes join us to create the perfect MMA coaching teams. Every coach mentioned here is Filipino and plies their trade on home soil. So, which master craftsmen make the cut? Tune in to find out.

In this episode of Quick Take, we're joined by fellow combat sports analyst Nissi Icasiano as we take a look at Manny Pacquiao's next fight against Errol Spence Jr. We also go over the recent UFC main event, which saw Cody Garbrandt take on Rob Font.

UFC 261 brought us some semblance of normalcy, as fans flocked to Jacksonville, Florida, to watch fights again for the first time in over a year. What did you think of the card?

Did you watch Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren? Or did you prefer to see Robert Whittaker take on Kelvin Gastelum? Here are our thoughts on the ongoing conflict between entertainment and competition, and what that means for combat sports.

Ram Morales is a coach and brown belt competitor under Cobrinha BJJ Manila. He is currently scheduled to compete at FlipSports' Emergence event next month. Find out how he has been preparing for this event amidst the pandemic and his history with Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Mitch 'The Dragon' Chilson joins us to discuss his history with martial arts, his road to the commentary booth, and what fight fans can expect as One Championship debuts on TNT with several action-packed cards.

The Apprentice: One Championship Edition' contestant Louie Sangalang is a fighter through and through. In this episode, he discusses his martial arts journey, his bouts with cancer, what fans can expect from the show, and why he continues to fight.

Ah, the UFC lightweight division. We have so many questions: Where does Conor McGregor go from here? Is Khabib coming back to reclaim his throne? Can Nate Diaz somehow shoehorn himself into the mix? We discuss all these and more with The Titos of Fighting from Combat Sports Weekly. 

Strength and conditioning coach Dwight Demayo knows the ins and outs of getting fighting fit, both as a coach and as an athlete. Here, he discusses what fitness qualities combat athletes need for competition, as well as the challenges of combining sports science with fight preparation. 

On this episode, we speak to UFC veteran and current Rizin lightweight Damien 'Beatdown' Brown about his experiences in the battlefield and how those lessons helped him in his MMA career.

On this episode Elliot "The Dragon" Compton speaks to us ahead of his fight against Niekly Holzken on One: Big Bang II

In this episode, our hosts are joined by combat sports writer, published author, and veteran journalist Karl De Mesa to talk about who truly is the MMA G.O.A.T. 

On this episode our guest is none other than "The Filipino Wrecking Machine" Mark Muñoz! The UFC veteran discusses life after his retirement fight in Manila, his new film, training his son Trey, and why he's such a big anti-bullying advocate. 

On this episode, Mark "Mugen" Striegl talks to us about life on Fight Island, his long journey from the mountains of Baguio to Abu Dhabi, and his battle with COVID-19

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