Hopes high for Team Lakay in next PXC Event

By Roderick Osis
Sunday, October 30, 2011

WITH their upcoming fight seen to elevate their rankings in the country’s top mix martial arts (MMA) scene, Team Lakay is all set to go anew in the next Pacific Xtreme Combat next month.

Jasor Ablasi, Geje Eustaquio, and Crisanto Pitpitunge will once again square off with the country’s best mix martial arts fighter in the Guam based fighting promotions which is slated November 26.

“The guys are all good to go,” said Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao in a text message for PXC’s next event at the Ynares Sports Arena.

The trio has been working double time in the gym, proving their first victory in the Guam-based MMA promotions was no fluke.

Although no opponents have yet to be named against the three, Sangiao remains upbeat of their chances, saying the trio has been training alongside Southeast Asian Games bound Eduard Folayang and Mark Eddiva.

“We’re hoping na sana ma duplicate ulit nila yung ginawa nila nung una silang lumaban sa PXC,” added Sangiao.

Bantamweight Ablasi scored a unanimous victory against Kyle Aguon despite a shorter reach and the lack of height during the PXC 26 event at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila, August 21.

Estaquio knocked out Rogelito Plomeda at the 3:50 mark of round number two in their encounter, while Pitpitunge seemed to have lady luck on his side after Guam’s Alex Castro incurred an injury and failed to continue after the opening round.

Pacific Xtreme Combat is region’s premier mixed martial arts organization established in 2003 on the island of Guam, PXC has hosted more than 25 professional MMA events and over 50 amateur fights.

PXC has been looking forward to having more events in the country to be tapped and part of the organization’s long-term goals to make PXC a significant event and add to its stable of international fighters.

With its recent expansion into the Philippines, PXC will continue to promote the development of local and regional athletes to compete in world class settings.

Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on October 31, 2011.