About Mark Sangiao
Born 1979. Mark Sangiao is a Filipino mixed martial arts fighter.
Marquez Tacio Sangiao (born March 25, 1979) professionally known as Mark Sangiao, is a Filipino martial arts coach and former professional mixed martial artist. His students include fighters such as Stephen Loman, Joshua Pacio, Eduard Folayang, Honorio Banario, Geje Eustaquio, Kevin Belingon, Danny Kingad, and his son, Jhanlo Mark Sangiao. Sangiao is the founder of Team Lakay in 2003.
Background He is the founder and head coach of Team Lakay. While completing his master's degree at his alma mater, he taught at the school's Criminology Department in 2004, in addition to coaching the varsity wushu team. He began training in kickboxing in 1995 to transition to taekwondo in 1998 and made the varsity wushu squad at the Baguio Colleges Foundation, which was later renamed the University of the Cordilleras in 2003. He joined the Philippine Wushu Team in 2001, and won a gold medal at the Southeast Asia Games that same year in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Today, Sangiao is known as one among the best MMA coaches in the Asia. Sangiao was also head coach of the Cordillera chapter in Baguio for Wushu, and a seasoned martial artist with past experience in kickboxing, taekwondo, and Jiu-Jitsu as well as a martial arts instructor at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and a coach for Wushu at the University of the Cordilleras in Baguio.
Mixed martial arts record Loss
Justin Cruz Submission (Guillotine Choke) URCC 15 - Onslaught
Pasay, Philippines Win
Reysaldo Biagtan Submission (Armbar) URCC Baguio - Rumble in the Highlands
Baguio, Philippines Win
Isaac Tuling Decision (Unanimous) Fearless Fighting Championship - Intensity
Pasig, Philippines Loss
He Peng KO URCC 7 - The Art of War
Quezon City, Philippines Win
Steven Ramos Submission (Armbar) URCC 6 - Unleashed Fury
Parañaque, Philippines Win
Lino Tagacay Submission (Rear Naked Choke) URCC 5 - Beyond Fear
Parañaque, Philippines Win
Miguel Chavez Submission (Rear Naked Choke) URCC 4 - Return to the Dungeon
Parañaque, Philippines Win
Arnel Arancina TKO (Referee Stoppage) URCC 3 - Siege at the Fort
Taguig, Philippines Win
Freddy Cepeda TKO (Punches) Fearless Fighting Championship - Relentless
Pasig, Philippines
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Who is Mark Sangiao?
mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and coach (b. 1979)
When was Mark Sangiao born?
Mark Sangiao was born on 25 March 1979 in Baguio, Philippines.
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Mark Sangiao is a mixed martial arts fighter.
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Mark Sangiao is Filipino.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mark Sangiao. https://biography.guide/mark-sangiao/
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