Loonie Returns to FlipTop at Ahon 17 vs. Mhot After 10 Years

Loonie, one of the most decorated and influential figures in Philippine hip-hopHip-HopA cultural movement and music genre that began in the Bronx in the 1970s, built on rapping, DJing, beatmaking, and sampling. Hip-hop has a strong Filipino scene, with artists writingGo to Hip-Hop Glossary, is set to make his highly anticipated return to FlipTop with FlipTop Battle League‘s Ahon 17.

The league’s biggest event happens on December 19 to 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM at The Tent, Villar City, in Las Piñas City.

The “Hari ng Tugma” will participate on the second day (December 20) of the event, where he will go against Mhot, who was the Isabuhay Tournament Champion in 2017.

Isabuhay is the premier 1-on-1 tournament of the country’s first and largest rap battle league. Mhot also currently holds an undefeated record in his battle rap career so far.

Loonie last participated in the league in December 2016, when he won against Plazma in the Isabuhay Tournament Finals and went on to become the champion that year.

Among this year’s anticipated matchups are Zaito vs. Jonas, Katana vs. CripLi, GL vs. Shernan, Blitzen vs. Steven, Sayadd vs. Zaki, and Poison 13 vs. Keelan.

Pre-sale tickets for the show are priced at PHP 2,400 (Gen Ad), PHP 2,900 (VIP), and PHP 3,400 (SVIP) for one day, and PHP 4,500 (Gen Ad), PHP 5,500 (VIP), and PHP 6,500 (SVIP) for two days.

Walk-in tickets are priced at PHP 3,500 (Gen Ad), PHP 4,00 (VIP), and PHP 4,500 (SVIP). Additionally, the limited two-day Diamond package is priced at PHP 12,000 and includes a front-and-center view and other inclusions.

Ahon is the league’s biggest event, considered the WrestleMania or the Super Bowl of Filipino battle rap. It features the grandest matchups, top emcees, and gathers the largest crowds of Filipino rap fans every year. It was first held in 2010 in Pasig.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is FlipTop’s Ahon 17?

Ahon 17 runs December 19 to 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM at The Tent, Villar City, in Las Piñas City.

Who will Loonie battle at Ahon 17?

Loonie faces Mhot, the 2017 Isabuhay champion with an undefeated record, on the second day of Ahon 17, December 20.

When did Loonie last battle in FlipTop?

Loonie last competed in FlipTop in December 2016, beating Plazma in the Isabuhay Tournament Finals to become that year’s champion.

How much are tickets for Ahon 17?

Pre-sale one-day tickets run PHP 2,400 to 3,400 (Gen Ad–SVIP), two-day PHP 4,500 to 6,500, and Diamond PHP 12,000.

What is Ahon in FlipTop?

Ahon is FlipTop Battle League’s biggest event, called the Super Bowl of Filipino battle rap, first held in 2010.

Ralph Regis

Lifestyle and Culture Writer

Ralph Regis is a Lifestyle and Culture Writer at Billboard Philippines, where he bridges the worlds of film, television, fashion, art, food, and cultural trends with both the local and international music scene.

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