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Shinya Aoki during a training session with the famous Team Lakay stable members. – TEAM LAKAY FACEBOOK
MANILA, Philippines – Former ONE lightweight world champion Shinya Aoki trains with his rivals from Team Lakay in Baguio as part of his Philippines trip.
Eduard Folayang and Team Lakay posted some pictures of Japanese MMA icon Aoki, who trained with them in La Trinidad, Benguet.
Aoki joined Folayang, coach Mark Sangiao, Jhanlo Sangiao, Lito Adiwang, Joshua Pacio, Jeremy Pacatiw and Geje Eustaquio during the training session.
ATM Japanese legend, Shinya Aoki, in the gym in the mountains of Benguet! #IronSharpensIron #OneChampionship #TeamLakay #Championarenotborntheyaremade
Posted by Mark Sangiao on Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Besides training with former rivals and other Filipino fighters, 39-year-old Aoki enjoyed local food and sightseeing after his exciting trip from Manila to Baguio.
A Scoop on what it feels like on your mountain adventure in Benguet Province. Alive! Have a nice day. #PhilippinesStrawberries#ONE #teamLakay 📸 Pauline Cunanan | ONE homework
Posted by Eduard “The Landslide” Folayang on Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The multi-titled Japanese, who holds a record of 47-11, lost his last fight against Saygid Izagakhmaev by technical knockout in the first round of the fight in Singapore last November 19.
Aoki defeated Folayang for the second time in three matches and submitted Honorio Banario in the first round of the Tokyo match last October 13, 2019.
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