Filipino-American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Brandon “The Truth” Vera celebrates after defeating Chinese Paul “Typhoon” Cheng in the inaugural heavyweight world championship of ONE: Spirit of Champions on Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Filipino-American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Brandon “The Truth” Vera celebrates after defeating Chinese Paul “Typhoon” Cheng in the inaugural heavyweight world championship of ONE: Spirit of Champions on Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Filipino-American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Brandon “The Truth” Vera stopped Chinese Paul “Typhoon” Cheng in 26 seconds after the opening bell to win the inaugural heavyweight world championship in ONE: Spirit of Champions on Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

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