One Championship successfully made its first appearance in 2019 in the Philippines with One Championship: Hero's Ascent, which went down at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila.
Moraes Wins Rubber Match With Eustaquio, Takes Flyweight Title
The main event showcased the first trilogy in promotional history, between Adriano Moraes and Geje Eustaquio. In their first encounter, Moraes submitted Eustaquio, then lost via split decision to the Brazilian in their rematch. Once again, the One flyweight championship was on the line.
The bout started with both fighters feeling each other out for the majority of the first stanza, Moraes controlling the center of the cage and Eustaquio taking the initiative and landing punches.