Eduard Folayang

Eduard Folayang
Eduard Folayang in 2011
BornEduard Ayangwa Folayang
(1983-11-22) November 22, 1983 (age 40)
Baguio, Philippines
Other namesThe Landslide
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg)
DivisionWelterweight (2007–2009)
Lightweight (2009–Present)
Reach68+12 in (174 cm)
StyleSanda
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofBaguio, Philippines
TeamTeam Lakay (2007–2023)
Lions Nation MMA (2023–present)
RankBlack belt in Wushu
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Gibran Langbayan
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total36
Wins23
By knockout7
By submission2
By decision14
Losses13
By knockout5
By submission3
By decision5
OccupationProfessional Athlete
UniversityUniversity of the Cordilleras
SpouseGenevieve Aloy Folayang
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: March 31, 2019
Eduard Folayang
Medal record
Representing  Philippines
Men's Wushu Sanda
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Hanoi 70kg
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2006 Doha 70 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Busan 65 kg
SEA Games
Gold medal – first place 2003 Ho Chi Minh City 70 kg
Gold medal – first place 2005 Bacolod City 70 kg
Gold medal – first place 2011 Jakarta 70 kg

Eduard Ayangwa Folayang (born November 22, 1983) is a Filipino mixed martial artist and wushu practitioner who fights in ONE Championship, where he is a two-time ONE Lightweight World Champion.[1] He also competed for Universal Reality Combat Championship, where he is a former URCC Welterweight Champion.[2]

Folayang was a member of Team Lakay Wushu in Baguio from 2007 until he left the gym on March 10, 2023, which has produced numerous Filipino champions in URCC and ONE Championship.[3][4] The Baguio native made his first Martial Combat debut on June 17, 2010, defeating Slovak fighter Egon Racz via guillotine choke early in the first round.[3]

Folayang has won several international Wushu tournaments, including a gold medal at the 2011 Southeast Asian Games which he won with a spinning back kick KO in the final,[5] a silver medal in the 2006 Doha Asian Games, and bronze medals in both the 2005 World Wushu Championship and the 2002 Busan Asian Games.[6]

  1. ^ "Folayang, other RP fighters clash with tough foreign foes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 26, 2010. Archived from the original on May 21, 2010. Retrieved July 31, 2010.
  2. ^ Goyder, James (June 25, 2010). "Could Eduard Folayang Be Filipino MMA's Answer to Manny Pacquiao?". BleachReport.com. Retrieved July 31, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Osis, Roderick (July 14, 2010). "Folayang ready for Singapore MMA battle". SunStar Baguio.com. Archived from the original on July 19, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2010.
  4. ^ Castillejo, Dyan (June 24, 2010). "Pinoy 'Landslide' overwhelms Slovak foe in MMA combat". abs-cbnNEWS.com. Retrieved August 12, 2010.
  5. ^ Staff, Combat Asia (August 4, 2012). "Filipino fighter Eduard Folayang on facing Felipe Enomoto at ONE FC: 'Pride of a Nation'". www.combatasia.com. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
  6. ^ Tabuena, Anton (May 31, 2010). "International Fighter Feature: Eduard "Landslide" Folayang". BloodyElbow.com. Retrieved August 3, 2010.