Team Lakay looks to bouts vs ex-wards
>> Wednesday, August 9, 2023
LA TRINIDAD,
Benguet -- Team Lakay coach Mark Sangiao welcomed the opening of a new gym by his
former wards as it will help further develop martial arts in the region.
Sangiao added with a new MMA gym in town, he looks forward to having healthy competition whether in local or in international events.
"I wish them luck and hope to have a healthy competition with them soon," said Sangiao.
The Team Lakay top honcho added he was also keen on inviting the newly formed MMA team in their upcoming events that includes the upcoming 38th Lakay Grapplers Cup slated July 9 as part of the Sen. Sonny Angara - Benguet Friendship Games to be held at the BSU Gym, in La Trinidad, Benguet.
Focusing on clinching and ground fighting, the Team Lakay grappling tournament aims to develop MMA fighters in their submission skills through the use of submission holds which brings together techniques from folk wrestling, judo, Greco-Roman wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, jujutsu (of the traditional form), and sambo.
The event also aims to develop the skills of local MMA enthusiasts and prepare them for higher levels of combative sports.
Team Lakay is also expected to hold another MMA tournament later this year as follow-up to the resounding success of the Kabayan Fury 1 which bannered 10 up and coming mixed martial arts fighters across the country.
Since Team Lakay was formed, some of its fighters have also built their own gym that included Dave Galera who manages Gridlock Gym, siblings Jenelyn and Jerry Olsim who are set to open Graceful Bokodian Lions Martial Arts Gym and the recently opened Landslide Martial Arts Training Center/Lions Nation MMA.
Current ONE Championship bantamweight title contender Stephen Loman, who is still with Team Lakay, also manages Sniper Gym.
Loman is expected to see action later this year in what could be a possible title match with reigning champion Fabrico Andrade.
Even with the recent events, Sangiao said he was thankful to Benguet Rep. Eric Go Yap and Fairtex for their continued support to the team.
Sangiao added with a new MMA gym in town, he looks forward to having healthy competition whether in local or in international events.
"I wish them luck and hope to have a healthy competition with them soon," said Sangiao.
The Team Lakay top honcho added he was also keen on inviting the newly formed MMA team in their upcoming events that includes the upcoming 38th Lakay Grapplers Cup slated July 9 as part of the Sen. Sonny Angara - Benguet Friendship Games to be held at the BSU Gym, in La Trinidad, Benguet.
Focusing on clinching and ground fighting, the Team Lakay grappling tournament aims to develop MMA fighters in their submission skills through the use of submission holds which brings together techniques from folk wrestling, judo, Greco-Roman wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, jujutsu (of the traditional form), and sambo.
The event also aims to develop the skills of local MMA enthusiasts and prepare them for higher levels of combative sports.
Team Lakay is also expected to hold another MMA tournament later this year as follow-up to the resounding success of the Kabayan Fury 1 which bannered 10 up and coming mixed martial arts fighters across the country.
Since Team Lakay was formed, some of its fighters have also built their own gym that included Dave Galera who manages Gridlock Gym, siblings Jenelyn and Jerry Olsim who are set to open Graceful Bokodian Lions Martial Arts Gym and the recently opened Landslide Martial Arts Training Center/Lions Nation MMA.
Current ONE Championship bantamweight title contender Stephen Loman, who is still with Team Lakay, also manages Sniper Gym.
Loman is expected to see action later this year in what could be a possible title match with reigning champion Fabrico Andrade.
Even with the recent events, Sangiao said he was thankful to Benguet Rep. Eric Go Yap and Fairtex for their continued support to the team.
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