Mark “Mugen” Striegl, 30, of Baguio City, Philippines is still the URCC Global Featherweight Champion. On April 27, 2019, he defended his belt at “URCC Global: Raw Fury," the first event of the Philippines-based mixed martial arts promotion URCC Global in 2019. Featuring 10 MMA matches, “URCC Global: Raw Fury” took place at The Cove … Continue reading Mark Striegl is still URCC Global Featherweight World Champion
Tribal Torogi’s Ismael Bandiwan earns 2nd Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series win in Singapore
Training out of Tribal Torogi in Baguio City, Philippines, Ismael Bandiwan, 23, was one of the winners in "Rich Franklin's ONE Warrior Series" Season 5. It was his second victory in the subsidiary of ONE Championship headed by mixed martial arts veteran Rich Franklin, 44. "ONE Warrior Series" Season 5 took place in Singapore on … Continue reading Tribal Torogi’s Ismael Bandiwan earns 2nd Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series win in Singapore
Share this:
Team Lakay honored with champions parade in Baguio City, Philippines
The five reigning world champions in mixed martial arts who are representing Team Lakay were honored with a champions parade on December 2, 2018 in Baguio City, Philippines. They took to the streets of their hometown in a motorcade to celebrate their achievements in 2018. Training under the tutelage of Team Lakay founder Mark Sangiao, … Continue reading Team Lakay honored with champions parade in Baguio City, Philippines
Share this:
Baguio City’s Eduard Folayang explains Team Lakay’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wushu background
Team Lakay is composed of mostly white belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Despite this, the world-class mixed martial arts team based in Baguio City, Philippines has built a system that has a practical and effective use when it comes to MMA, according to former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard "Landslide" Folayang, 34. "We focus on No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu and … Continue reading Baguio City’s Eduard Folayang explains Team Lakay’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wushu background
Share this:
Team Lakay fighters grace 109th Baguio City Day celebration
Fighters from the legendary mixed martial arts group Team Lakay participated in the celebration of the 109th annual Baguio City Day on September 1, 2018. A parade was organized to celebrate the city’s feat as the first Philippine city to make it to the prestigious global creative circle. Located at an elevation of 5,050 feet above … Continue reading Team Lakay fighters grace 109th Baguio City Day celebration
Share this:
Baguio City’s Eduard Folayang talks Wushu, MMA, Asian Games 2018
Many of the celebrated superstars in the constantly evolving world of mixed martial arts have come from different martial arts backgrounds such as boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, the extraordinary Chinese discipline of Wushu has given birth to many of the most talented athletes in the sport today particularly in the Philippines. … Continue reading Baguio City’s Eduard Folayang talks Wushu, MMA, Asian Games 2018
Share this:
Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang on keyboard warriors: Let them be
Fame is inevitable when a mixed martial artist becomes one of the top fighters of global organizations like ONE Championship. In this era of social media, supporters and critics alike can easily voice their opinions on famous MMA fighters for the world to see. It is very convenient for keyboard warriors to use nasty words … Continue reading Team Lakay’s Eduard Folayang on keyboard warriors: Let them be
Share this:
Baguio’s Geje Eustaquio crowned interim ONE Flyweight World Champion in Pasay
Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio of Baguio City, Philippines is the new interim flyweight champion of ONE Championship, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Singapore. On January 26, 2018, the promotion held "ONE: Global Superheroes" at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. In the main event, Eustaquio walked out of … Continue reading Baguio’s Geje Eustaquio crowned interim ONE Flyweight World Champion in Pasay
Share this:
4 Baguio MMA fighters on ‘ONE: Global Superheroes’ fight card
Four mixed martial artists from Baguio City, Philippines are in the fight card of ONE Championship's "ONE: Global Superheroes," which will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Philippines on January 26, 2018. They are Eric "The Natural" Kelly, 35, Edward "The Natural" Kelly, 33, Geje "Gravity" Eustaquio, 28, and Joshua "Passion" … Continue reading 4 Baguio MMA fighters on ‘ONE: Global Superheroes’ fight card
Share this:
Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao is among ONE Championship fighters’ top coaches
Team Lakay, the famed mixed martial arts team based in Baguio City, Philippines, had a rollercoaster ride in 2017. Keeping the team strong and intact amid the highs and lows is its founder and head coach, Mark “The Machine” Sangiao. Just a day before 2018, ONE Championship released a list of Asia’s top five coaches … Continue reading Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao is among ONE Championship fighters’ top coaches
CONAN Daily 