ONE FC's impending MMA Summit will bring together a major representation of industry professionals from across Asia. One of the topics of discussion will be "Developing a Professional Fight Team". Two of the three of the panelists announced for this topic are Heath Sims of Evolve MMA and Boyd Clarke of Phuket Top Team. The third is Mark Sangiao of Team Lakay.
Team Lakay is one of the most recognized, decorated, consistent, and humble MMA teams in all of Asia. Coach Mark has actively developed his stable of fighters since 2006. The Lakay trademark red satin shorts his fighters wear are now equally recognized and respected. Mark's love of and dedication to the development of combat sports have made a huge contribution to the sport of MMA in Asia. These contributions - bother personally and through his stable of 15 pro and 50 amateur fighters - makes Coach Mark an ideal candidate to speak on the topic of developing a professional fight team. The following article was written by Ofelia Empian and published in the Baguio Chronicle, issue October 30-November 5, 2011 and online here.
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