Eduard Folayang forms new team Lions Nation MMA

Former ONE lightweight world champion Eduard Folayang has established his new team Lions Nation MMA following his departure from Team Lakay last March.

Joined by former world champion teammates Kevin Belingon, Honorio Banario, and Joshua Pacio, Folayang officially introduced his new stable at the old Team Lakay gym renamed and renovated Landslide Martial Arts Training Center last Saturday in La Trinidad, Benguet.

"The vision of our new gym is to provide a holistic and complete training experience for every individual. This is not just a place to train, but a sanctuary where dreams are realized and legacies are born," said the 39-year-old Folayang.

The inauguration of the newly renovated training center came with a surprise as well after it was announced that hard-hitting bantamweight Jeremy Pacatiw and knockout artist Edward Kelly have left Team Lakay to join Lions Nation MMA.

Up-and-coming fighters Estrada Donga-as, Denver Songaben, Aaron Posawen, and Jahn Serbo have also joined the team while Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Gibran Langbayan and striking coach Don-Don Colas will be their in-house trainers.

"We don't just train fighters; we unleash greatness within individuals,” Folayang said.

"It's not about the punches thrown or the techniques mastered, but rather the transformative journey that occurs when you push beyond your limits, conquer your fears, and discover the champion’s attitude within."

—JMB, GMA Integrated News