Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao is preparing his son Jhanlo Mark Sangiao for psychological warfare when the bantamweight faces Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg at ONE Fight Night 33 on July 12 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The veteran coach has been studying tape of the flashy Mongolian fighter and identified specific tactics that could potentially disrupt his son’s gameplan during their upcoming bout.
“I’m always reminding him about that, especially when we’re talking about the gameplan. Shine has the tendency to talk trash in the ring and showboat,” Sangiao said.
The 47-year-old understands that Zoltsetseg’s antics serve a strategic purpose beyond mere showmanship, designed to exploit opponents’ emotional responses.
“I remind Jhanlo that he’ll try to throw him off his game, then connect on counters of his own when Jhanlo gets overaggressive. But yeah, we’ll be ready for him. We have a game plan for him,” he explained.
Coach Mark’s concerns stem from his son’s natural aggressive tendencies, which could play directly into Zoltsetseg’s hands if not properly managed.
The Team Lakay patriarch sees this fight as another opportunity for his son to demonstrate the maturity he’s developed since suffering his first professional loss to Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu.
“When it comes to the fight itself, it’s more on the composure side of things. There are times when he still gets a little too eager in wanting to finish the fight,” he admitted.
With proper preparation and mental discipline, the veteran coach believes his son can navigate Zoltsetseg’s psychological tactics while executing their strategic approach.
