By CARLO ANOLIN
Team Lakay welcomed with open heart ONE Warrior Series Philippines winner Adonis Sevilleno after the pride of Cebu bested 15 other mixed martial arts contenders in the biggest MMA reality show.
Along with the privilege to join the country’s most successful fight camps, Sevillano gets his baptism of fire when he takes on compatriot Drex Zamboanga in ONE: 164 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Dec. 3.
Both Team Lakay and head coach Mark Sangiao made the recent development through their social media channels.
“Adonis Sevilleno, what can I say? Welcome to the family, welcome to Team Lakay,” wrote Sangiao. “This family is imperfect but we assure you one thing, you earned and took your place with us with all your heart and soul.
“That, that speaks volume. Your family is definitely so proud of you. We are all. You’ll now embark to another higher journey. It’s not going to be pleasant and plain sailing, no we’re not promising you that but we will be travelling with you. We will be with you every single step all the way.”
Holding a 2-2 MMA record, Sevilleno takes centerstage alongside his teammates when he takes on Zamboanga, who for his part had a 13-5 slate.
It will be a ONE Championship debut to remember for Sevilleno as he faces an opponent who already has two wins in the Singapore-based promotion.
Zamboanga is on a roll, having won his last three matches.
Tickets for ONE Fight Night 5 and ONE 164: Pacio vs. Brooks at the Mall of Asia Arena on 3 December are available at https://linktr.ee/ONEPH.
