Jhanlo Mark Sangiao will be aiming for his fourth straight win in ONE Championship when he takes on Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu at ONE Fight Night 13 on August 5 inside Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Sangiao will face a serious test against the Mongolian, who has already scalped two Filipinos. So far, Baatarkhuu has defeated Rockie Bactol and Sangiao’s own teammate and “ONE Warrior Series Philippines” winner Adonis Sevilleno.
Another win here for the second-generation MMA fighter will certainly put him among the bantamweights who are looking to enter the division’s top five. It’s a place where the likes of his former teammates and now Lions Nation MMA representatives, Jeremy Pacatiw and Kevin Belingon, lurk.
This is why fans are curious about Sangiao potentially facing his former teammates.
Sangiao, the son of Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao, said it wouldn’t be an issue.
“For me, it’s nothing personal. It’s part of the job,” said “The Machine.”
“They’re still my big brothers, and nothing will change that, but once we step inside the cage, we have to compete and do our jobs.”
But that’s something that is far from Sangiao’s mind at the moment. He’s keeping his entire focus on Baatarkhuu, who is certainly motivated to prove his place in ONE.
Baatarkhuu’s run to the main roster is nothing short of impressive. He started off in Road to ONE: Mongolia before putting the spotlight on himself at ONE Friday Fights by stringing together two victories.
During that stretch, the Mongolian showed he can do everything, from striking to wrestling, while also exercising his durability, particularly in his match against Sevilleno.
Sangiao promised not to disappoint.
“I’d like to thank all the fans for always looking out for my fights and my team. You better not miss my return bout this 5 August from inside the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Thailand. You guys will see just how I’ll beat Enkh-Orgil,” he said.
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