PASAY CITY, Philippines – It was over too soon: Brandon Vera planted a solid kick to the head of Paul Cheng in only 26 seconds of round one, becoming ONE Championship’s first ever heavyweight champion in ONE 35: SPIRIT OF CHAMPIONS held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines on Friday evening.

Paul Cheng flew over from China in a haste after Chi Lewis-Parry allegedly failed to submit medical records and refused to board the plane to the Philippines.

In the flyweight division, fellow Filipino Eugene Toquero managed to dominate Li Wei Bin of China, winning via corner stoppage of round 2.

It was not a straight victory for the Philippines, however, as Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton lost to Irina Maezpa from Russia via unanimous decision.

Reece McLaren, who replaced fellow Australian Jordan Lucas on two weeks notice, was able to pull a rear naked choke on Mark Striegl of the Philippines, winning by submission at 3:33 of Round 3.

ONE 35: SPIRIT OF CHAMPIONS OFFICIAL RESULTS