Eduard Folayang

A Filipino mixed martial arts stalwart is parting ways with his longtime Baguio-based stable after nearly two decades.

"For the last 16 years of my professional career as a mixed martial artist, I was in the company of brave and talented individuals in Team Lakay. "I believe there are still a few things I must accomplish in what remains in my active years as an athlete. In order for me to achieve this, I must step out of my comfort zone and discover new ways to foster my development as a martial artist," he said.

A day after former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard Folayang announced his departure after 16 years with the gym, another world champion has left the ...

"Leaving the team makes me emotional because it has been my home for the last 16 years. I had a farewell talk with coach Mark Sangiao and we ended on a good note." "I would like to make a public statement that I'm no longer with Team Lakay.

Former ONE Championship champions "Landslide" Eduard Folayang, 39, "The Silencer" Kevin Belingon, 35, and "The Rock" Honorio Banario, 33, are three of the ...

“The profession I have chosen requires me to learn, evolve and grow,” Folayang continued. “I’m excited for the opportunities that have opened up.” On May 31, 2013, he lost the title to Koji Oishi. On the other hand, Belingon emphasized that he is still an acting ONE Championship athlete. It has yet to be confirmed whether or not Folayang and Banario will continue to compete in ONE Championship. Recently, the three publicly announced their departure from the mixed martial arts team based in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines and founded by Mark Sangiao.

Both pugilists became teammates with the national wushu team during the early 2000s, and the alliance continued when Sangiao founded Team Lakay in 2006 and ...

You have motivated athletes around you and inspired the younger generation. You are and forever will be the face of Philippine MMA. "Eduard 'The Landslide' Folayang, wishing you all the best and good luck on your next venture and adventure.

After nearly two decades together, Eduard “Landslide” Folayang and Team Lakay have officially parted ways.

“I extend my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to Team Lakay. “The profession I have chosen requires me to learn, evolve, and grow. This stable was a large element in what I have become in our beloved sport,” he said in his statement.

Filipino MMA trailblazers, both former champions in ONE Championship, announce their sudden departures after 16 years at Baguio-based gym.

Former ONE Championship champions "Landslide" Eduard Folayang, 39, "The Silencer" Kevin Belingon, 35, "The Rock" Honorio Banario, 33, and "The Passion" ...

“The profession I have chosen requires me to learn, evolve and grow,” Folayang continued. On May 31, 2013, he lost the title to Koji Oishi. In his five most recent fights, he lost to Bibiano Fernandes twice, John Lineker, Kwon Won Il and Kim Jae Woong. On the other hand, Belingon emphasized that he is still an acting ONE Championship athlete. It has yet to be confirmed whether or not Folayang and Banario will continue to compete in ONE Championship. Recently, the three publicly announced their departure from the mixed martial arts team based in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines and founded by Mark Sangiao.

Former ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang has explained his surprising departure from the fabled Team Lakay of Baguio City.

“Leaving the team is not about joining another, I just want to venture more on myself to focus on myself and the things I have to do. But no, I made the decision to leave the team because I think it was the best decision I can make. According to Folayang, it is a decision he had to make now that he is in the final stage of his career.