Kevin Belingon

Kevin Belingon (born October 30, 1987) is a Filipino mixed martial artist and the former ONE Championship Bantamweight Champion.[1] He is the former Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) Flyweight Champion[2] and has competed in several Asian-based MMA promotions.[3] As of April 27, 2020, he is ranked #1 in the ONE Championship bantamweight rankings.[4]

Kevin Belingon
Born (1987-10-30) October 30, 1987
Kiangan, Ifugao, Philippines
Other namesThe Silencer
NationalityFilipino
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight144 lb (65 kg; 10.3 st)
DivisionFlyweight (2007–2008)
Bantamweight (2008–2019)
StyleSanda, Dumog
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofBaguio, Philippines
TeamTeam Lakay
RankWushu Black Belt
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total27
Wins20
By knockout8
By submission3
By decision9
Losses7
By submission4
By decision2
By disqualification1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: April 1, 2019

Biography

Belingon hails from Kiangan, Ifugao, Philippines. In his early childhood he idolized and admired movie icon Bruce Lee, which then inspired him to practice martial arts.[5] Belingon pursued his passion in martial arts at the age of 17 and was eventually awarded a wushu scholarship to the University of the Cordilleras. He had success in wushu competition, becoming a Philippines national champion. After finishing college, Belingon stayed in Baguio.[6]

In Baguio, he began training at Team Lakay Wushu, one of the best MMA stables in the Philippines under famous Filipino coach Mark Sangiao. Although he earned a bachelor's degree in Criminology, he put his ambitions of pursuing a career in law enforcement on hold to focus full-time on being a professional Martial Artist.[7]

He made his professional debut in 2007 and won his first nine bouts, capturing a flyweight title in the process after beating opponents from all across Asia. ONE Championship signed Belingon in 2012.[8]

Mixed martial arts career

Universal Reality Combat Championship

On June 30, 2007, Kevin Belingon made his professional debut in Universal Reality Combat Championship, at URCC 10.[9] The event was held on June 30, 2007 at The Fort in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines. Also on the fight card was Belingon's teammate and future ONE Championship world champion, Eduard Folayang. The Ifugao warrior fought Richard Lasprilla for the URCC Flyweight Championship and won via Majority Decision in his first professional MMA fight.[10][11]

Martial combat

After 5 fights exclusively in his home country Philippines, Belingon entered the Singapore-based promotion Martial Combat in May 2010 in his first international fight against Thailand Fighter Ngoo Ditty, and won via first round TKO.[12]

Legend Fighting Championship

More than a month, after his fight in Martial Combat Promotions, he fought under the banner of Legend Fighting Championship MMA Promotions based in China. Winning against Nam Jin Jo of South Korea via Unanimous Decision on June 2010[13] and Dalai Bayin of China in round 1 Submission on September 2010.[14]

Returning to the URCC

After his international fights in Hong Kong and Singapore, "The Silencer" returned home to compete at URCC 19: Collision inPasay City, Metro Manila on April 2, 2011 against fellow Filipino Isaac Tulinng. A head kick and combination of punches forced the referee to stop the contest, awarding Belingon the win via TKO.[15]

ONE Championship

Belingon made his debut in the promotion against Masakazu Imanari at ONE Fighting Championship: War of the Lions March 2012.[16] He submitted Belingon in the opening round via heel hook. Belingon also lost his next bout by unanimous decision against Korean Soo Chul Kim,[17] who went on to become the inaugural ONE Bantamweight World Champion two months later.[18]

After back-to-back defeats, Belingon entered the ONE Bantamweight Grand Prix Tournament and won back-to-back stoppages against Yusup Saadulaev,[19] and Thanh Vu of Australia. He eventually lost against Masakatsu Ueda in the final round of ONE Bantamweight Grand Prix.[20]

On January 2016, after a win against Koetsu Okazaki,[21] he got the opportunity to challenge for the title against the champion, Bibiano Fernandes.[22] He lost this title fight via Kimura in the first round.[23]

His next victory came over Muin Gafurov in October 2016. Belingon followed it up with a pair of first round stoppages of former title contenders Toni Tauru,[24] and Reece McLaren in 2017,[25] before ending the year with a unanimous decision win against Kevin Chung.[26]

On 20 April 2018, in the main event of ONE Championship: Heroes of Honor, Belingon faced off with another former title challenger Andrew Leone. Belingon dominated the first round until a spinning side-kick to the liver sent Leone to the canvas. The Filipino finished the fight with ground and pound.[27]

On July 27, 2018 at ONE Championship: Reign of Kings,[28] Belingon faced two-division ONE Championship title holder, Martin Nguyen. He defeated the Vietnamese-Australian by unanimous decision[29] and became the ONE Championship Interim Bantamweight Champion.[30]

Belingon faced reigning bantamweight champion Bibiano Fernandes at ONE Championship 78: Heart of the Lion on November 9, 2018, in a title unification bout and a rematch of their previous battle in 2016.[31] Belingon won the fight via split decision to become the undisputed bantamweight champion, handing Fernandes his first loss in 8 years and ending the promotion's longest ever championship reign.[32]

Belingon faced Fernandes in a trilogy match at ONE Championship: A New Era on March 30, 2019.[33] The match ended with Belingon losing the bantamweight title via disqualification after landing an illegal elbow to the back of Fernandes' head.[34]

Belingon faced Fernandes for the fourth time at ONE Championship: Century on October 13, 2019.[35] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
27 matches 20 wins 7 losses
By knockout 10 0
By submission 2 4
By decision 8 2
By disqualification 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 20–7 Bibiano Fernandes Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE Championship: Century Part 2 October 13, 2019 2 2:16 Tokyo, Japan For the ONE Bantamweight Championship.
Loss 20–6 Bibiano Fernandes DQ (illegal elbows) ONE: A New Era March 31, 2019 3 3:40 Tokyo, Japan Lost the ONE Bantamweight Championship. Belingon disqualified after illegal elbows to the back of Fernandes' head.
Win 20–5 Bibiano Fernandes Decision (split) ONE: Heart of the Lion November 9, 2018 5 5:00 Kallang, Singapore Won and unified ONE Bantamweight Championship.
Win 19–5 Martin Nguyen Decision (unanimous) ONE: Reign of Kings July 27, 2018 5 5:00 Pasay City, Philippines Won the Interim ONE Bantamweight Championship.
Win 18–5 Andrew Leone TKO (spinning back kick and knees) ONE: Heroes of Honor April 20, 2018 2 1:27 Manila, Philippines
Win 17–5 Kevin Chung Decision (unanimous) ONE: Legends of the World November 10, 2017 3 5:00 Pasay City, Philippines
Win 16–5 Reece McLaren KO (punches) ONE: Quest for Greatness August 18, 2017 1 1:02 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win 15–5 Toni Tauru TKO (punches) ONE :Kings of Dynasty April 21, 2017 1 2:27 Pasay City Philippines
Win 14–5 Muin Gafurov Decision (unanimous) ONE 38: Clash of Heroes October 7, 2016 3 5:00 Yangon, Myanmar
Loss 13–5 Bibiano Fernandes Submission (kimura) ONE FC 37: Dynasty of Champion 5 January 23, 2016 1 4:04 Changsha, Hunan China For the ONE Bantamweight Championship.
Win 13–4 Koetsu Okazaki Decision (unanimous) ONE FC 23: Warrior's Way December 5, 2014 3 5:00 Manila, Philippines
Loss 12–4 Dae Hwan Kim Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE FC 14: War of Nations March 14, 2014 1 4:39 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win 12–3 David Aranda Santacana KO (punches) ONE FC 13: Moment of Truth December 6, 2013 1 2:53 Pasay City, Philippines
Loss 11–3 Masakatsu Ueda Decision (unanimous) ONE FC 9: Rise to Power May 31, 2013 3 5:00 Manila, Philippines
Win 11–2 Thanh Vu TKO (punches) ONE FC 8: Kings and Champions April 5, 2013 2 1:00 Singapore City, Singapore
Win 10–2 Yusup Saadulaev TKO (punches) ONE FC 6: Rise of Kings October 6, 2012 1 3:18 Kallang, Singapore
Loss 9–2 Soo Chul Kim Decision (unanimous) ONE FC 5: Pride of Nation August 31, 2012 3 5:00 Quezon City, Philippines
Loss 9–1 Masakazu Imanari Submission (reverse heel hook) ONE FC 3: War of Lions March 31, 2012 1 1:18 Kallang, Singapore
Win 9–0 Isaac Tuling TKO (head kick and punches) URCC 19 - Collision April 2, 2011 1 6:25 Sentosa, Singapore
Win 8–0 Dalai Bayin Submission (rear-naked choke) Legend FC: Legend Fighting Championship 3 Sep 24, 2010 1 4:40 Hong Kong,Hong Kong
Win 7–0 Nam Jin Jo Decision (unanimous) Legend FC: Legend Fighting Championship 2 Jun 24, 2010 3 5:00 Hong Kong,Hong Kong
Win 6–0 Ngoo Ditty KO (punch) MC: Martial Combat 2 May 13, 2010 1 0:08 Singapore, Singapore
Win 5–0 Jilmar Tangayan Decision (unanimous) URCC-Rogue Magazine's Black The Brawl 2009 October 24, 2009 2 10:00 Makati City, Philippines
Win 4–0 Justin Cruz TKO (punches) URCC 13 - Indestructible Mar 28, 2009 1 0:52 Makati City, Philippines
Win 3–0 Magellan Perez TKO (punches) URCC 12: Indestructible Nov 22, 2008 1 0:15 Makati City, Philippines
Win 2–0 Roldan Cartajena Submission (armbar) URCC 11: Redemption Nov 25, 2007 1 8:42 Pasay City, Philippines
Win 1–0 Richard Lasprilla Decision (majority) URCC 10 Jun 30, 2007 1 7:24 Taguig City, Philippines Won URCC Flyweight Championship
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See also

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